In 2026, states across the U.S. will introduce diverse laws affecting privacy, wages, health and consumer protections.

US judge blocks Texas app store age law meant to protect children A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday blocked Texas from enforcing a new state law aimed at protecting children by requiring app stores ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the U.S. treasury secretary to suspend the tax-exempt status of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and to launch an investigation into the ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a plan Tuesday to increase the homestead exemption in the next state legislative session and provide additional property tax cuts for Texans aged 55 and ...

The Texas housing market has experienced an unprecedented increase in appraisal values in recent years, particularly during the 2020-22 boom. As a result, homeowners have been feeling the pressure of ...

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Here's a summary of how agricultural (Ag) exemptions work in Texas:Eligibility Requirements:You need at least 5 years of agricultural production to qualify for an Ag exemption.Minimum acreage ...

HOUSTON — Texas homeowners could see additional property tax relief next year as state leaders prepare for the next legislative session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says increasing the homestead exemption ...

To qualify for wildlife exemption in Texas, you need to first obtain agricultural exemption. Then, you must draft and submit a management plan to the county. Assistance with this process is available ...

Editor’s Note: The above video shows previous coverage of Senate Bill 17, which would preclude residents of certain countries from purchasing real estate in Texas. AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Gov.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Tuesday unveiled a plan to drive down property taxes by further hiking the amount of a home’s value that can’t be taxed to pay for public schools and lowering the age at which ...