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Texas House And Senate Leaders Take Early Steps To Consider Gov. Greg Abbott’s School Safety Plan
Posted on · Both chambers hope to have certain fixes in place before student return to school in August.
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Rep. Larry Phillips To Step Down From The Texas House On Monday
Posted on · The Sherman Republican will step down April 30
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WATCH LIVE: Texas House Hearing On Housing After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · The Committee on Urban Affairs will hear testimonies regarding both short-term and long-term needs
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Former Rep. Fischer To Seek Return To House In Primary Challenge To Rep. Arévalo
Posted on · Former state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer announced Saturday that he is running for his old House seat, setting up a primary battle with fellow San Antonio Democrat Diana Arévalo.
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Texas House Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following Reports Of Flaws
Posted on · The revised Texas House sexual harassment policy includes language that strengthens protections against retaliation and provides specific steps to report inappropriate behavior
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Coastal Officials Say Feds Failing Harvey Victims On Short-Term Housing
Posted on · Officials from battered towns and counties — including one who said he's had suicidal thoughts — told lawmakers that too many residents are sleeping in tents and hotels more than two months after Hurricane Harvey
In 59 Seconds
In 59 Seconds: There’s more about that Bathroom Bill than just the bathroom
Posted on · And yes, that includes money.
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Property Tax And School Voucher Moved Quickly In Texas Senate, But House May Say Not So Fast
Posted on · The House has repeatedly voted against vouchers, and in the regular session they did not even take a vote on the property tax measure.
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Watch As Texas House Debates Voter ID Legislation
Posted on · SB 5 would add options for Texas voters who say they cannot “reasonably” obtain one of seven forms of ID currently required at the polls.
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Texas House Passes Bill Extending Alternative High School Graduation Route
Posted on · The Senate's version of the bill would have extended the program until 2019 — which upset critics of high-stakes testing.
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Doctors Worry As Texas Lawmakers OK Vaccine Restrictions
Posted on · A bill passed Friday in the Texas House that would limit and restrict immunizations to children taken into state custody.
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“Bathroom Bill” In House Misses Key Deadline — But Issue Stays Alive
Posted on · A key deadline passed on Monday without the House "bathroom bill" getting out of committee, meaning the bill won't make it to the House floor this session. But that doesn't mean the issue itself is dead.
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House Tweak To Houston Pension Bill Could Buy Firefighters’ Fund More Time
Posted on · Houston’s problematic pension funds, which have caused financial woes and spurred political battles for years, just moved closer to getting a massive makeover.
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Texas House To Vote On Bill To Raise Age Of Criminal Responsibility
Posted on · A bill that would bump up the age of adult criminal responsibility from 17 to 18 is scheduled for a vote in the Texas House today.
Good, Bad and Ugly
‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill and a Social Media Tirade: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week's news, we turn to our rotating panel of "non-experts" to parse The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of it all. This week, our panel weighs in […]