A GOP-led bid to increase enforcement of Texas’ 2021 homeless camping ban died in the House after Democrats challenged the bill on a technicality.

Texas may soon pass into law one of the most restrictive set of social media rules for minors, including making it illegal for those under 18 to be on social media. House Bill 186 would not only prohibit minors from creating new social media accounts on services such as TikTok,

In passing the ban, Texas joins several states in the U.S. that have banned or restricted intoxicating forms of hemp.

Opponents of the bill worry about the hemp industry and those who rely on THC to treat mental health conditions.

The Texas Senate is poised to vote on a bill that proposes a strict social media ban for all residents under the age of 18, citing concerns about mental health and online safety for youth.

Senate Bill 13 would require school boards or advisory councils to approve new books and review complaints. Critics worry the bill would lead to banning classic titles and create administrative logjams.

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday morning that will transfer the lottery games to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and abolish the Lottery Commission.