State lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that bans state and local government contracts with companies that "discriminate" against the firearm industry.

Accusations are flying between the Republican state treasurer and attorney general, adding fuel to a battle that started last year.

A bill exempting local governments from a law prohibiting contracts with firms that "boycott" fossil fuels met a key milestone as did a pro-gun blacklist bill.

Glenn Hegar, the state comptroller since 2015, was chosen as the next chancellor for the Texas A&M University System by its board of regents.

The legislation would change which state official enforces 2022's Energy Discrimination Elimination Act and remove bond and note sales from a contract ban.

The bill, which would enact on the federal level similar pro-gun legislation adopted by many Republican states, has gained 21 co-sponsors, including Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.

The state's treasurer and retirement system warned the legislation would lead to decreased revenues.

The Texas Attorney General will end reviews of Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan after the banks recently left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

The bank, which has been under review by the Texas attorney general over its involvement in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, said it is leaving the group.