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Texas drivers will be able to skip safety inspections, but many will still need emissions checks
Drivers in Travis and Williamson counties will still need to bring their cars in for an annual emissions test despite a law passed by the...
Jun 20, 2023


‘Death Star bill’ in Texas marks yet another GOP power grab
Critics have given the legislation, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, its “Star Wars” nickname for Texas Republicans’ immense power to control...
Jun 20, 2023


Abbott Signs Bill Banning ‘Sexually Oriented Performances’ For Minors In Texas
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill banning sexually oriented performances for minors in the Lone Star State, joining a...
Jun 20, 2023


'Largest property tax cut in the world' | Texas Senate passes $18B property tax bill
The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling "the largest property tax cut in the history of the world."...
Jun 20, 2023


El Paso receives $50 million for expanded mental health care
By the Legislative Task Force, El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium. The El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium Legislative Task Force is...
Jun 20, 2023


Returning Klein ISD employees to get raises despite lack of additional state funding
Despite a lack of additional funding for public education from the 88th Texas Legislature, returning Klein ISD teachers and Teacher...
Jun 19, 2023


Medical Exiles: Families Flee States Amid Crackdown on Transgender Care
Hal Dempsey wanted to “escape Missouri.” Arlo Dennis is “fleeing Florida.” The Tillison family “can’t stay in Texas.” They are part of a...
Jun 19, 2023


Texas senators include more property tax cuts for businesses in new pitch
The Senate’s latest proposal is an apparent effort to appease Gov. Greg Abbott and the lower chamber. The state’s top Republicans have...
Jun 19, 2023


TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries files for federal health center designation
TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries submitted its application May 19 to become a Federally Qualified Health Center Look A Like, the process of...
Jun 19, 2023


Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bill that would give people with disabilities new option to vote by mail
The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own allies. Gov. Greg...
Jun 19, 2023


President Eighmy provides budget updates for UTSA regarding the 88th Texas Legislature
Now that the 88th Texas Legislative regular session has concluded, I’m writing to provide general updates on several outcomes and their...
Jun 19, 2023


Alamo redevelopment gets $400M boost from Texas Legislature
When Kate Rogers was hired in 2021 to lead the Alamo Trust, she encountered a “healthy level of skepticism” about whether redevelopment...
Jun 19, 2023


New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024
Much of the fight over school vouchers in Texas is taking place off the legislative floor through pressure from political action...
Jun 19, 2023


Texas Legislature passes bills to increase voting accessibility
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 477 and House Bill 3159 this session to increase voting accessibility for those with...
Jun 18, 2023


Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 76 bills this session, nearing the state record
In the 88th legislative session, state lawmakers filed more than 11,000 bills. In order to become law, those measures faced the hurdles...
Jun 18, 2023


Fentanyl is dominating headlines, but there’s a more comprehensive drug problem happening in Texas
Fentanyl has been in the headlines across Texas, grabbing the attention of state leaders worried about the drug crossing over the state’s...
Jun 18, 2023


Fort Worth-area districts stuck with the tab after Texas legislators say no to increasing funding
Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Rose Mary Neshyba is staring at a $1 million — maybe even up to $2 million — deficit for next school year....
Jun 17, 2023


Meet the 4 whistleblowers behind most of the impeachment allegations against Ken Paxton
Once high-ranking officials in the attorney general’s office, the four were fired after reporting concerns about Paxton’s behavior to law...
Jun 15, 2023


Abbott signs 'Save Women’s Sports Act' into law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Save Women’s Sports Act into law Thursday, a day after the state filed its 50th lawsuit against the...
Jun 14, 2023


L.A. mayor slams Abbott for 'despicable stunt' after Texas sends more migrants to California
Gov. Greg Abbott continued to antagonize Democrats this week when he bused dozens of migrants from Texas to Los Angeles, the latest in a...
Jun 14, 2023


Texas Legislature Did Little to Curb Electricity Demand
The Texas Legislature took only small steps this year to curb the state’s rising electricity demand, Public Citizen pointed out today, at...
Jun 14, 2023


Key takeaways from Texas’s 88th Legislative Session
The Texas Legislature’s 2023 regular session staggered to its end on May 29, as lawmakers finalized the bills and budgets that will shape...
Jun 14, 2023


Gov. Abbott Sparks Tensions With Lt. Gov. Patrick As He Plays Favorites In Bill Signings
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate find themselves on the brink of a tumultuous Sunday as Gov. Greg Abbott’s looming veto threat...
Jun 14, 2023


8 health care bills passed by the Texas Legislature
Texas lawmakers took on a variety of health-related issues during the 88th regular legislative session, which ended May 29. Gov. Greg...
Jun 13, 2023
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