The Fort Worth Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after refusing to be shadowed by state police, a requirement for lawmakers who had left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.

Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.

Texas will join several other states across the country in banning cellphones in schools.

MOBEX events are large-scale readiness assessments designed to simulate the activation of up to 50,000 Reserve Sailors within 30 days.

These changes affect students who previously qualified for in-state tuition under Texas Education Code § 54.053(a)(3) but who cannot demonstrate lawful presence in the United States. 

On Tuesday evening, two additional charges were filed against Martinez.

The South Texas Arts Fair featured visual artists in all mediums selected by jurors, whose art pieces were in the running for top honors in various categories.

Officers transported the newborn to Christus Spohn Hospital–Kleberg, where medical personnel later pronounced the child deceased.

Crews were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, preventing further damage or injuries.