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Texas Legislature focused on culture issues, less on bread and butter, some lawmakers say
Legislators approved bills aimed at regulating transgender people, banning DEI programs and expanding border security measures. Despite a...
May 29, 2023


6 Texas AG employees take leave of absence to defend Ken Paxton at impeachment trial
The defense team includes the agency’s chief appellate lawyer and head of its general litigation division. Six top officials and...
May 29, 2023


Texas Legislature reconvenes for a special session focusing on border security
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday began their first overtime session of the state legislature after failing to pass several items deemed...
May 29, 2023


Dallas juvenile board sues commissioners to stop request for records on minors’ care
The Dallas County Juvenile Department has taken county commissioners to court in a fight for juvenile records that may shed light on...
May 29, 2023


Abbott signs into law CROWN Act banning race-based hair discrimination
ov. Greg Abbott over the weekend signed into law a bill prohibiting race-based hair discrimination in Texas workplaces, schools and...
May 28, 2023


Texas Bills To Decriminalize Marijuana And Allow Cannabis As An Opioid Alternative For Pain Patients
Texas House-passed bills to decriminalize marijuana, facilitate expungements and allow chronic pain patients to access medical cannabis...
May 28, 2023


Texas To Spend Big on Space with New Legislature Funding for Space Commission
The Texas legislature is deepening its commitment to space, having voted to form a new Texas Space Commission and an Aerospace Research...
May 25, 2023


Effort to fix payroll error for state National Guard troops falls short in Texas Senate
The mistake meant about 7,400 soldiers sent to the Texas-Mexico border under Operation Lone Star were hit with higher-than-expected...
May 25, 2023


Latest UT Tyler Poll Reflects Texas Voters’ Views on Public Policy Debates
Texans have shown that their issue preferences have remained constant as the Texas Legislature has drafted and considered thousands of...
May 25, 2023


Texas Legislature approves bill to let unlicensed chaplains counsel kids in public schools
Unlicensed chaplains could soon allowed to work in Texas public schools after the GOP-controlled state legislature signed off on a bill...
May 24, 2023


“Is This A Joke?”: Texas Budget Bill Leaves Teachers Empty-Handed
The Texas legislature has come under intense scrutiny for its recently released conference committee report on the state budget for the...
May 24, 2023


Here are the 20 articles of impeachment filed against Ken Paxton
The Texas House will vote on accusations that include bribery, dereliction of duty, disregard of official duty and obstruction of...
May 24, 2023


State budget writers strike deal on $321.3 billion two-year spending proposal
The proposal would leave billions of anticipated tax revenue untouched at a time when the state has more money coming in than lawmakers...
May 24, 2023


Anti-Queer Laws Just Keep Coming at the Texas Legislature
From singling out transgender athletes at state universities to attempts at defunding public libraries that host drag queen story hours...
May 24, 2023


Texas, New York Take Divergent Paths On Natural Gas Generation
Late Monday night, the Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a slate of bills intended to incentivize the building of...
May 23, 2023


Texas Senate moves to create new immigration enforcement unit, allow state police to arrest for bord
The House has already passed the bill, but the two chambers will need to iron out the differences in their versions before it is sent to...
May 23, 2023


Senate priorities on bail, Ten Commandments in schools stall out in Texas House as key deadline pass
The two chambers have been at odds over property tax relief and school choice, but on Tuesday night, those divisions spilled over into...
May 23, 2023


Texas Legislature Passes Ban On Puberty Blockers And Drag Shows For Minors, And Transgender Athletes
The Texas Legislature has passed several bills to prohibit puberty blockers, transition surgeries, and drag shows for Texans under 18...
May 23, 2023


Texas House investigators say Attorney General Ken Paxton abused power in office
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton allegedly broke multiple laws and misused his office to help a campaign donor, a group of investigators...
May 23, 2023


‘Christmas tree’ education bills reveal the deep divide between the Texas Senate and House
Christmas came early in the Texas Legislature on Tuesday night, but nobody seems to be feeling the holiday cheer. A bill can become...
May 23, 2023


Religious Bill Stalled: Texas House Rejects Ten Commandments Proposal
In a late-night blow to proponents of promoting the Christian faith in Texas public schools, the Texas House failed to advance a bill...
May 23, 2023


Districts in ‘dire straits’ as they watch school funding fights in Texas legislature
The Texas House on Wednesday postponed a Senate bill to create a school voucher-like program in the state. Senate Bill 9 was amended to...
May 23, 2023


House panel investigating AG Ken Paxton’s office; Paxton calls on Speaker Dade Phelan to resign
The dramatic turn of events began with Paxton accusing Phelan of presiding over the House while drunk. Phelan’s office called it a ploy...
May 22, 2023


Commissioners Court approves proposal for Cost of Living Adjustment
The Brazos Valley Commissioners Court approved a proposal for a 4.5% salary increase for government employees. The approval follows a low...
May 22, 2023
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