The Legislature thinks anyone providing abortion pills to Texas women needs to be disciplined. But the Legislature is ...

A fiery debate on the House floor Friday gave way to the Senate Bill 412’s final vote. Supporters say it’s needed to protect ...

Texas lawmakers consider bill to ban all marriages under age 18, removing the current exception for emancipated minors, with supporters citing child protection concerns.

The bill redefining child abuse ignited fierce debate Tuesday among lawmakers who say it protects parents’ rights and Texas citizens who said it would harm LGBTQ children. Rep. Matt Shaheen ...

Senate Bill 2880 also establishes a bounty allowing any private citizen to sue a person they suspect of helping a Texas woman leave the state to get an abortion.

Lawmakers in 2017 took a major step to end most child marriages. However, emancipated teenagers 16 and older can get married.

Capriglione’s bill would bring this data together in a collaborative manner for the agencies involved in child care, said Kelle Kieschnick of the Texas Business Leadership Council.