Senate Bill 2424 by State Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) would create a Class A misdemeanor for noncitizens who attempt to cross the Texas-Mexico border illegally. Additional offenses would be charged as felonies.
One measure would give Animal Care Services more authority to impound a dog. The bill would also allow Texans to anonymously file complaints about a dangerous dog.
Lawmakers are looking at ways to keep teachers in the profession, make schools safer, give parents money for private schooling and censor conversations about sex and gender.