A slew of new state laws are officially in effect as of Sept. 1. Two of those laws were enacted following a monthslong KSAT investigation.

Competing legislative priorities and an industry that has pushed against certain regulations could challenge a suite of camp safety bills this special legislative session.

What started as a KSAT story investigating brown water in two Wilson County neighborhoods has since concluded in the creation of two new state laws.

Reallocated funding for the program that will go to providers will benefit nearly 95,000 children on a waitlist for scholarships.

A Bexar County state senator filed a bill that would lower the interest rate for overdue child support payments.

Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.

Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

Gov. Greg Abbott gave an inflated number of noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls, officials acknowledged, confirming findings by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, and Votebeat.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn hopes to take the issue on in Congress.

Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.

Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races.

Critics say the fast-growing Alternatives to Abortion program is secretive and a “waste” of money. But the program has strong supporters in the Republican-controlled Legislature who say it helps those who decide to “choose life in difficult circumstances.”

Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, is being recognized this week after casting 65,000 votes in the Texas Senate — a record “unmatched” for the Lone Star State and in the U.S., the lawmaker’s office said.

As part of Women’s History Month, KSAT has told the story of some of those historic contributions from women spanning generations and leadership roles. We asked, simply, what advice do you have for young women and girls. Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini:“Embrace lifelong learning and commit to strengthening your best talents and your worst weaknesses. Ad“I would add for young women in 2021 to use their voice for something greater than themselves.”Asia Ciaravino, San Antonio Youth:Image courtesy of Asia Ciaravino. Identify and cultivate your unique talents.

SAN ANTONIO – The technology used during remote court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay in some form, according to Texas Sen.Judith Zaffirini. Zaffirini, who represents Senate District 21, told lawyers during a Zoom training Wednesday to get used to the remote hearings. “I believe that simply because of the popularity and because of convenience that more judges, more attorneys and more clients will want virtual hearings,” Zaffirini said, adding that the hearings are also economically attractive. The hour-long training was hosted by Zaffirini, David Slayton of the State Office of Court Administration and Justice Rebeca Martinez of the 4th Court of Appeals. Zaffirini said that the main downside of remote hearings is the backlog created in the absence of jury trials.