The chamber jettisoned a provision tenants’ advocates warned would make it easier for Texas landlords to evict renters.

But Texas Republicans have said a 2022 Supreme Court case paved the way for the Ten Commandments bill to become law in this state. In that case, the high court ruled that a public school football coach’s midfield prayer after games was protected by the First Amendment.

In a 215-214 vote, the House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" budget reconciliation bill, including major proposed cuts to federal retirement benefits within the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

Many low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border security spending.

"There were many points in the final couple of weeks where the entire thing appeared that it would fall apart," Johnson told The Post in a phone interview Friday.

The Texas House gave preliminary approval Saturday to a bill that would grant political appointees unprecedented oversight of the state’s public universities.

Oklahoma House passes a bill requiring foreign truckers to have visas, proof of citizenship, and English proficiency.

The bill also contains a controversial provision that says it cannot be challenged in state court before it is enforced. It goes now to the House for a full vote.