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

While supporters of the bill say it's needed to make it easier to remove squatters, some in opposition say it undermines due process.

The Texas House on Thursday passed Senate Bill 33, which aims to prevent local governments from using tax money to support people who leave the state to find abortion care. The bill will need final approval from the state Senate before heading to Gov.