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Abortion providers in Texas say they have seen a sharp drop in patients in the two weeks since the nation’s strictest abortion law took effect.

A year after the murder of 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a new law creating a sexual assault response coordinator position for the Texas Military Department, outside the chain of command.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed several pieces of legislation at the Alamo on Thursday that he says will protect the rights of gun owners in the Lone Star State.

Some Texas business leaders are calling on state lawmakers to put the brakes on several bills they say are discriminatory and hurtful. One in particular has to do with transgender student athletes. NBC 5 Political Reporter Julie Fine has the story.

A bill being considered by Texas lawmakers aims to protect the personal information of all elected officials, including those serving in local government.

The State Bar of Texas has partnered with Paladin, a justice tech company, to create a statewide online portal designed to help lawyers find volunteer opportunities and assist Texans with their legal needs.