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Texas 89th Legislative Regular Session Features Several Tax Proposals
On January 14, 2025, the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature began. In just under one month, various Texas ...
Gov. Abbott says he supports clarifying Texas' abortion ban—but defends law
Gov. Greg Abbott may be carving a path toward clarifying Texas' near-total abortion ban —but did maintain his backing of the ...
Texas Gov. Abbott signals he's open to legislative 'clarity' on abortion ban but defends law
"Protecting the life of the mother is of paramount importance... any doctor who fails to do that is actually violating their ...
GOP laws aimed at very rare noncitizen voting could hit eligible voters
Republicans in Congress and state legislatures are charging forward with plans to require Americans to prove they are ...
The Texas Tribune4d
Texas Senate unanimously approves tax cuts for homeowners
The Texas Senate on Thursday quickly and unanimously advanced a proposal to provide billions of dollars in tax breaks to homeowners in a bid to blunt the state’s high property tax bills.
Austin American-Statesman4d
With Texas schools clamoring for more funding, Senate panel weighs targeted appropriations
The Texas Senate’s plan for funding public schools in the next biennium will likely include money allocated for specific programs rather than a large infusion of cash into the state's per ...
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Senator Shelley Hughes hosts workshop to promote food security, local agriculture
Senator Shelley Hughes is hosting a food security workshop aimed at promoting food independence and agriculture at the household and community levels. The event, taking place in Palmer, will feature a ...