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The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it 'pro-eviction' legislation
“A homeowner testified a squatter broke into her Mesquite home, sold her belongings for pennies on the dollar, and then a JP ...
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Texas lawmakers hear arguments over bill to cut DART funding
Members of the House Transportation Committee held a first hearing over a controversial bill to cut DART's funding by 25%.
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Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is ...
Texas property tax cut bill could bring relief to some homeowners. Here's what's proposed.
Senior Texans and those with disabilities could see big savings on their property tax bill next year if a Senate proposal ...
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Can this Texas House bill help curb high ticket prices? Depends whom you ask
A bill pending in the Texas House of Representatives aims to address some common frustrations with the ticketing process by ...
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In booming Central Texas, wastewater is polluting rivers and streams
A bill in the Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds in Texas. But for years, previous attempts have been ...
Is the New York strip steak being rebranded? A bill in Texas is proposing a name change.
There's even a proposed bill in Texas for the name change, arguing calling it a "Texas strip steak" could make the cut of ...
'Damn good ROI' | Matthew McConaughey testifies in front of Texas House, backs bill increasing film incentives
McConaughey said one of the only regrets across his career in film and television is not filming more in Texas.
Texas bill ensures religious instruction during school day is a parent's choice | Opinion
Texas lawmakers should support parents’ efforts to educate their children in the values and beliefs they deem important and ...