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Bill requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in Texas public school classrooms advances in Texas Legislature
On Monday, the Texas House gave final passage to Senate Bill 10, changing from the version previously passed by the Senate.
As the Texas legislative session ends, a look at major bills and changes that impact you
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Dan Patrick, colossus of the Texas Legislature | Editorial
Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.
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Texas lawmakers to allow smaller homes on smaller lots
State legislators passed an array of bills this year aimed at reining in the state’s high home prices and rents.
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Bill requiring that Texas sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 8 would further expand the state’s role in enforcing immigration laws, long the sole jurisdiction of the federal ...
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Texas attorney general won’t get new powers to prosecute election crimes, after legislative deadlock
Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would ...
From radio to the Texas Capitol: The rise of Lt. Gov. and THC foe Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...
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Abbott-O-Meter
PolitiFact Texas compiled promises that Greg Abbott made during the 2014 campaign and is tracking progress on each one on our Abbott-O-Meter. Many of the collected promises showed up in Abbott's ...