Nina Banks
Legislative Reporting FellowNina Banks is a legislative reporting fellow for The Texas Newsroom. She was previously an intern with KXAN's investigative department and a reporting fellow for The Texas Tribune. She is a junior majoring in political communication at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her associate degree at Tarrant County College, where she was the managing editor for the student newspaper The Collegian.
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Standing before a table full of THC-infused products, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke about two bills that would regulate cannabis derivatives. -
Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas� abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. After receiving final approval from the Texas House on Thursday, the bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott. -
We asked lawmakers about the importance of these wooden mallets in the chambers. -
After several investigations and lawsuits, the Texas Lottery Commission has banned the purchase of lottery tickets by third parties. -
Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency's integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott. -
Después de horas de debate –y años de presión por parte del gobernador Greg Abbottâ€�- la Cámara de Texas aprobó un proyecto de ley para crear un plan de cuenta de ahorro para la educación. El programa de vales escolares permitirÃa a los padres utilizar fondos públicos para sufragar los gastos de las escuelas privadas. -
After hours of debate � and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott � the Texas House approved a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds toward private school costs.
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Gun related deaths have risen steadily statewide. But this session, lawmakers have proposed bills that could make it easier to access firearms. -
Film productions are finding it more difficult to shoot in the Lone Star State because Texas can’t compete with neighboring state’s tax credits and incentive programs. But several proposals before lawmakers this year could change that tune. -
Matthew McConaughey, who has spent more than three decades as an actor, told the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Monday that one of his only regrets is not making more films in Texas.
