Education
More than 100 chaplains oppose new school chaplain law
Posted on · A new Texas law going into effect Sept. 1 could put chaplains in public schools as counselors.
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Transportation
Dallas-Houston Bullet Train Critics Want To Boost Texas Oversight Of Eminent Domain Use
Posted on · As private developer Texas Central moves ahead with plans to build what could be the country's first high-speed rail line, a handful of state lawmakers hope to try next year to give the state more authority over the project.
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New State Law Seeks To Reduce The Number Of Child Brides In Texas
Posted on · A new state law prohibits anyone under 16 from getting married and requires people under 18 to get a judge's consent before marrying.
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For Some Transgender Texans, Bathroom Bill Fight Spurs Bids For Office
Posted on · Months after state lawmakers tried and failed to pass bills restricting transgender restroom access, transgender Texans plan to vie for seats in Congress and the Texas Senate next year.
Hurricane Harvey
House Approves $15 Billion Harvey Aid Bill, Four Texas Representatives Voted No
Posted on · Only four of the 36 Texas members voted against the bill: Reps. Sam Johnson (R-Plano), Jeb Hensarling (R-Dallas), Joe Barton (R-Arlington), and Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon).
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Here’s Where The Texas Legislature Is On Gov. Abbott’s Special Session Issues
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott called the 85th Texas Legislature back for a special session beginning July 18, initially to pass legislation needed to keep five state agencies in operation, and then to address a longer list of proposals for everything from restroom regulations to local tree ordinances. The governor put forth a total of 20 issues for consideration; this is our regularly updated look at the Legislature’s progress during the 30-day special session.
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Texas Bathroom Bill Appears To Be All But Dead In Special Session
Posted on · With just days left in the special legislative session, controversial proposals to restrict bathroom use for transgender Texans appear to have no clear path to the governor’s desk.
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Texas House Approves Sending First Two Special Session Bills To Governor
Posted on · The Texas House tentatively approved two bills Thursday that will keep several state agencies from closing. The chamber is expected to give the measures final approval tomorrow, sending them to the governor.
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How To Watch Today’s Bathroom Bill Proceedings
Posted on · Say hello to the "bathroom bill" for the third time this year. A Senate committee will hold a hearing on the controversial legislation this morning.
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The Texas Legislature Is Back For Its Special Session
Posted on · And they're back: State lawmakers return to the Capitol today to tackle business left unfinished during a divisive legislative session that ended in May. But a seven-week break doesn't appear to have mended their ill will.
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Critics Say Abbott Catering To Donors With Special Session Priorities
Posted on · As state lawmakers and city officials gear up to battle over land-use legislation, a liberal watchdog group says $34 million in campaign donations from real estate and construction industries "paved the way" for this month's special session agenda.
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It’s The Texas Legislature’s Last Weekend — For This Session
Posted on · As the Texas Legislature heads into its final weekend before the regular session ends Monday, lots of parts at the Capitol are still churning.
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‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Gets Initial Approval In Texas House
Posted on · After more than 16 hours of debate, the Texas House of Representatives early Thursday morning tentatively gave a nod to the latest version of a Senate bill that would ban “sanctuary” jurisdictions in Texas