The bill, which is poised to become law, creates up to a $250,000 fine for medical professionals who change a patients’ listed sex outside of certain exemptions.

The deal also provides funding for full-day pre-K, an extra $300 million for small and mid-sized school districts, and an additional $800 million for growing and rural districts. School safety funding would increase by $430 million. Special education programs would receive an extra $850 million.

A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.

Texas Legislature's $8.5B education agreement may reshape school funding. Dr. Vinson of Wylie ISD sees hope but warns it's just the start.

Proposed Texas legislation, Bill 186, would ban minors from social media, enforce parental consent, and address the risks associated with digital platforms.

The U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.

Under Senate Bill 33, cities like Austin will be barred from funding travel and other logistics for Texans who seek out-of-state abortions.