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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...
Austin city leaders on guard as 'conservative' Texas Legislature begins session
With an "ultra-conservative" majority at the helm in the state Capitol, Austin's "liberal" city council members are bracing ...
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...
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Winners and losers from the Texas House speaker’s race
The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and ...
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
Real Estate proposals to watch in this year’s Texas Legislature
Proposals on property taxes, price disclosure, foreign buyers and corporate landlords are among the bills to watch this ...
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Texas Legislature 101: Learn how bills become laws and how voters can participate in the process
Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, ...
Texas Restaurant Association outlines legislative priorities, focus on credit card fees
Texas lawmakers convened from across the state for the start of the 89th Legislative Session. This marks the beginning of ...
Texas Legislature opens with election of House speaker. How did Mansfield lawmaker fare?
House Speaker Dade Phelan had been seeking his third session in the leadership role but dropped out of the race on Dec. 6. He ...