The state agency in charge of Texas' highway system says people need more ways to get around if the population is going to continue to grow.

As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

House Bill 3006 would have required the installation of climate control in state prison by 2032.

House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032.

Lawmakers who ushered through the change say the new law will make roads safer during storms or construction.

Sweltering heat has killed inmates, driven away prison workers and cost taxpayers millions in lawsuits. The House budget would provide air conditioning for 46 prisons, but it’s unclear if the Senate will sign on.

Amanda Zurawski developed a life-threatening infection last year after her water broke when she was only 18 weeks pregnant. Citing the state’s abortion ban, her doctors refused to intervene to induce labor even though there was no way her baby would survive.

The bill initially approved by the House aims to cool all of Texas’ prisons before 2029. But even if it is signed into law, the lockups will only be air conditioned if lawmakers provide specific funds for installation.

There’s only 30 days left in this year’s session of the Texas Legislature, and some lawmakers and advocacy groups are hoping laws regarding new registration fees for electric vehicle can beat the clock.

The Texas Department of Transportation has already seen a $1.9 billion drop in revenue during this budget period, and that has some lawmakers looking for more ways to fund the state’s transportation needs. That’s the method used in 22 states and Washington, D.C., but Texas has not made a change. Fuel taxes here are the lowest among the 10 most populous states and haven’t been adjusted in almost 30 years. So Texas ostensibly subsidizes transportation for big rigs.”Legislation has also been filed to charge an additional registration fee on electric and hybrid vehicles, which are growing in usage. The state’s population is still projected to double by 2050, so leaders said transportation needs won’t be met by only building new roads.