Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions ...
Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
A longtime public servant, Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives for many years before he was elected Houston’s ...
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Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony
Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat ...
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 ...
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Texas lawmakers will debate saving the state’s water supply after key legislation is introduced
The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how ...
Sylvester Turner carried into Texas Capitol to lie in state as tributes pour out
State lawmakers on Thursday formally honored Sylvester Turner, adding to the plethora of tributes that have poured out since ...
Texas Senate passes bills to allow prayer in schools, Ten Commandments
The Texas Senate continues to pass bills identified as legislative priorities by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, with the most recent ...
Advocacy at the Texas Capitol: Two district leaders champion public education
Two Ector County ISD leaders, Bowie Middle School Principal Amy Russell and Director of Digital Learning Lauren Tavarez, spent two days at the State Capitol in Austin just before Spring Break, meeting ...
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Five students selected for prestigious 2025 UT System Legislative Fellowship
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Texas educators band together to challenge school vouchers, faculty 'censorship'
Texas professors and teachers' unions met with lawmakers Monday to say why they oppose school vouchers and limits on faculty ...
State of Texas: Capitol ceremony honors Sylvester Turner
Preventing Disaster – Legislation to require security barriers to prevent crashes at hospital entrances is getting widespread support at the Texas Capitol. Matt Grant has the latest follow up in our ...