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Local elected officials in Texas decry proposals that would strip away some of their authority
Bill author Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said the measure is coming in response to what he called “an explosion” of local ordinances...
Mar 15, 2023


Texas Senate approves tougher penalties for illegal voting. Here's what lawmakers propose.
The Texas Senate has approved a proposal to increase the penalty for illegal voting from a misdemeanor to a second-degree felony despite...
Mar 15, 2023


State officials announce plans to boost Texas semiconductor production
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills to create the Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, which is aimed at...
Mar 15, 2023


Toxic air, explosions: Inside the bitter battle between Texas residents and Exxon
BAYTOWN, Tex. — When Shirley Williams chose the brick ranch house in a quiet subdivision east of Houston 25 years ago, she picked it for...
Mar 15, 2023


House Bill looks to expand state authority, shrink local control
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republican lawmakers this legislative session are looking to expand State authority and shrink local control at the...
Mar 14, 2023


Texas legislature could strip cities of local authority
The Texas legislature is debating a pair of bills that would strip cities and counties of the right to set policy on a wide array of...
Mar 14, 2023


Texas Senate unveils property tax relief bills
AUSTIN, Texas — Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate have separate plans for property tax relief that they say could save homeowners...
Mar 14, 2023


Governor Abbott Announces Support For Texas CHIPS Act
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support for the proposed Texas CHIPS Act legislation at a press conference at the Texas Capitol...
Mar 14, 2023


4 most polarizing bills proposed this year in the Texas Senate
With the Texas Legislature in session, we've gathered some of the most polarizing bills proposed so far in the Senate. The 88th...
Mar 14, 2023


Lawmakers propose energy bill relief for Texans with $4 billion legislation
The allocation is part of a plan to add $12 billion to the current budget. It hasn’t been approved yet by the House. After the 2021...
Mar 14, 2023


Texas Senate passes bill making illegal voting a felony again; bill moves to Texas House
The Texas Legislature has moved one step closer to once again making illegal voting a felony. Senate Bill 2 passed the Senate on its...
Mar 14, 2023


The Texas Legislature is in session until May 29 - Here's how to make your voice heard
The Legislature is gaining momentum as lawmakers begin to consider which legislative proposals to make law before the regular session...
Mar 13, 2023


State Sen. Royce West, other Texas lawmakers denounce efforts to eliminate DEI policies
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of lawmakers gathered at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday to denounce efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and...
Mar 13, 2023
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