The Latest Breaking News from State Law

The Marshall Republican began lobbying less than two years after donating campaign funds to other state lawmakers, according to a Texas Ethics Commission order.

Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.

The justices will likely hear arguments in the case and issue a decision by the end of the court’s term next June.

The suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to open a national call center to help local and state law enforcement agencies find unaccompanied migrant children

Elsid Aliaj says the seizure violated state law and the Second Amendment.

The proposed constitutional amendment would affirm that voters must be citizens, a requirement that’s already in state law.

State house set to pass map to turn 10-4 Republican split into 11-3 – and state law does not give governor a veto

Losing a spouse is a painful experience, and it can become even more complicated if they pass away without a will. When there’s no will, it’s called dying “intestate.” This situation results in your spouse’s assets being distributed according to state laws, not personal wishes. Understanding what happens to your…

One of the prohibited substances can cause cancer; new state law forced operators to identify chemicals.

State law prohibits students from bringing firearms onto school property