A Texas lawmaker found herself effectively stuck in her seat Monday, planted on the House floor after refusing to sign a political "permission slip"-a GOP-mandated form requiring Department of Public Safety escorts for Democrats who broke quorum over redistricting.

Texas Tech running back Quinten Joyner suffered a season-ending knee injury during a scrimmage on Saturday, coach Joey McGuire confirmed on his podcast Monday. Joyner, a redshirt sophomore who transferred from USC last December,

Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.

A federal judge last year blocked enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act for Texas state employees, ruling that its passage was unconstitutional because a majority of House members were not physically present to approve the law as part of spending package in December 2022.

AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time in two weeks, a quorum was met in the Texas House after many Democrats returned to Austin. That allowed the legislature to advance a bill to redraw maps that will likely affect Houston’s representation in Congress. Democratic leaders said they believe their quorum break was a success.

Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier says she remains locked in the House chamber because she wouldn't sign a permission slip to be under escort by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Texas Department of Public Safety unveiled its new design, security features for driver's licenses and identification cards.