Posted on · A bill in the House would cut the tax on mixed beverage sales for clubs that use the savings to present live music. Supporters say the bill would benefit a struggling music industry. But critics say it would rob city and county coffers of much-needed tax revenue.
Posted on · Judge Louis Sturns ordered the arrest of former prosecutor Ken Anderson after ruling there was probable cause to believe he committed a felony by withholding critical evidence from defense lawyers in Michael Morton's 1987 trial.
Posted on · As lawmakers try to trim the budget for health care for prison inmates, one bill aims to cut costs by re-examining a program that releases inmates deemed the oldest, sickest and most expensive.
Posted on · State Sen. Mario Gallegos, D-Houston, died Tuesday, but his name will still appear on the November ballot. What happens to his seat — and how soon his district will have representation in the Senate — is in the hands of Gov. Rick Perry.
Posted on · In a video that ponders potential threats to the viability of high school football, Progress Texas PAC urges Texans to fight plans to institute school voucher programs.
Posted on · Harris County says it is running out of room to store blood in closed investigations. The district attorney is asking the attorney general to allow courts to order the destruction of old evidence. Some worry that could set a dangerous precedent.