As ethical and legal debates about artificial intelligence continue, Texas is expanding its regulations on the new technology. Here's a look at the

A bill signed by Abbott becomes law. If he leaves a bill unsigned but doesn't veto it, it also automatically becomes law. Most new laws will take effect Sept. 1. SB 1 sets the state budget for the next two years at $338 billion. The budget is the only bill the Legislature is constitutionally required to pass.

This year, the Texas Legislature’s 140-day session lined up almost exactly with the Trump administration’s first stretch. Texas legislators