Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2308, promoting ibogaine research for treating opioid addiction, depression, and PTSD, with a focus on the state's large veteran population.

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday after it said a “credible threat" was directed towards state lawmakers.

Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink she is running for Lt. Governor. "I think the time is right. We need a change," said Goodwin in the interview.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed laws to bolster small businesses, including tax exemptions and cutting red tape.

While in Lubbock, Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles defended the proposed bill that would ban THC across the state, impacting the $8 billion hemp industry.

The arrest came after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota early Saturday, the same day anti-Trump "No Kings' protests were held nationwide.

Abbott has won a number of major legislative victories over the past couple of sessions, including a long-awaited expansion of school choice this year. His re-election next year is all but assured.

Senate Bill 8 would further expand the state’s role in enforcing immigration laws, long the sole jurisdiction of the federal government.

The Houston Chronicle, Texas's top selling newspaper, has published an editorial fiercely critical of Governor Greg Abbott over his rhetoric and decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops in response to protests against immigration enforcement, saying "we expect better of him."