‘Not going to be scared off’: Transgender Texan shares experience working in state’s legislature
There are a handful of transgender Texans who work in the Capitol. Some say that new restroom rules won’t deter them from ...
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Opening flood control boundaries, banning ultraprocessed food in schools: 5 legislative updates from Houston-area lawmakers
The 89th Texas legislative session has passed the 60-day mark, halting bill filing after the March 14 deadline. Houston-area ...
The Texas Legislature is in session. Here’s what you need to know
The Texas Legislature is in session at the Capitol in Austin. Here’s what you need to know: What is the Legislature? The ...
Businesses, educators and parents urging Texas lawmakers to address childcare crisis this session
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
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Texas 89th Legislative Regular Session | Proposals Part 2
The fun continues with the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, with several new proposed House Bills that relate ...
Texas seeks to shore up state water supply amid shortage predictions
Amid widespread population growth lawmakers are set to debate funding proposals that aim to solve the state’s water crisis ...
Legislative Look SB 1026
According to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Esmerelda Duran Rodriguez, 27, is charged with abuse of a corpse after her ...
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Lamar CISD prioritizes critical infrastructure designations, increased student funding for 89th legislative session
With various bills about school funding filed in the ongoing 89th Texas Legislature, Lamar Consolidated ISD officials said they plan to advocate on issues relating to the district’s status as a ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out second round of Texas Senate priorities. Here's the list.
Ten of Patrick's 40 priorities have already passed out of the Senate, including three of the items on the new list released ...
Property tax relief, border security. Here are 7 highlights from proposed Texas budget
A proposed $336.1 billion state budget advanced in a key Texas Senate committee Wednesday, setting it up for a floor debate ...