Posted on · They meet for only 140 days every other year. It's the unique work schedule of Texas lawmakers. That timeline means the regular session of the 84th Legislature is officially over. News 88.7's Laura Isensee has this update from Austin.
Posted on · Rep. Sylvester Turner talks about “campus carry” bill. Credit: Laura Isensee While many Texans were relaxing over the weekend, state lawmakers were working to finish bills before the end of the session. If you wanted handguns on college campuses, a state gold depository and no more double-dipping by politicians, then you are probably happy that […]
Posted on · In one of their last items of business, Texas lawmakers passed a campus carry bill that will allow guns in college classrooms, dorms and other campus buildings. It’s now on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott and is one step away from becoming law. The measure will allow students, who are at least 21 years […]
Posted on · Abortion hasn't been as prominent for the Texas Legislature this year, compared to past sessions. But the issue hasn't gone away: lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bill that would add more regulations for minors who want a judge's help in getting an abortion.
Posted on · A bill to stop children under 18 from buying electronic cigarettes has been approved by the Texas legislature and awaits the governor's signature.
Posted on · Texas has a tire problem that's linked to a mosquito problem. State lawmakers heard testimony in support of expanding criminal penalties to discourage the illegal disposal of old tires.
Posted on · The bill pretty much sailed through the Texas Legislature and onto the governor's desk.
Posted on · The key lawmaker who wanted to overhaul the school funding system this session withdrew his proposal Thursday.
Posted on · In the Texas Legislature, there's opposition to a proposal to lower state taxes levied on crude oil as it comes out of the ground. The opposition is coming from — of all places — the oil industry.
Posted on · A bill making its way through the state legislature includes major changes to early childhood education, but some say the reforms don't go far enough.
Posted on · Patients wait to be seen at the People’s Community Clinic in Austin, which provides state-subsidized women’s health services to low-income women, in July 2014. photo by: Callie Richmond When Anna Johnson-Smith started her fifth year as a kindergarten teacher at Marlin Elementary School in 2012, she didn’t plan to resign just a few weeks […]
Posted on · The 84th Texas Legislature has until June 1st to complete its business. With the clock running down, some items are moving at a fast clip.
Posted on · One top lawmaker is mounting a reform effort in Austin. But some analysts say that it could widen the gap between the richest and poorest districts.
Posted on · This after reports its policies were among the strictest in Texas in addressing students who frequently miss class.
Posted on · The City of Houston and firefighters have come to an agreement on a temporary pension plan, but in Austin, the battle continues. A House committee this week heard testimony on two competing municipal pension bills.