Preparations for the 89th Texas legislative session began Tuesday as Texas lawmakers started to file bills they hope will become laws in 2025.

Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the House and Senate after flipping a handful of seats during this year’s elections.

Some of the first bills filed this year targeted border security as Republicans look to bolster their immigration enforcement under a new Trump administration. KXAN's Ryan Chandler reports.

The Longhorns are third in the second College Football Rankings but still have three SEC games remaining, including at Arkansas and Texas A&M.

The Texas Longhorns will land at No. 3 in Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings show, putting them in great position for a first-round bye with three games remaining. It comes with the understanding of course that Texas must win the Southeastern Conference.

Texas Longhorns fans were very happy after the second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday.

Texas A&M defeated Lamar 97-71, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 12 three-pointers (a season-high). The defense continued to force turnovers and prevent the Cardinals from