Democrat who survived Republican challenge says Dems will have influence during legislative session
Despite Governor Abbott endorsing her Republican opponent and spending money to oust her, Rep. Plesa won re-election as a ...
Patrick lists top 25 legislative priorities, including prayer in school, banning THC
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his top 25 priority bills for the Texas Senate to consider for the regular 89th legislative session.
$1 billion per year toward Texas water issues; state leaders propose new push
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his priorities for 89th legislative session. Among his top 10 — a greater investment in ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists Senate priority bills for the 2025 legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his Senate priorities for the 89th legislative session. Of his 40 priority bills, the 25 he ...
Texas Lt. Gov. announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), who serves as president of the Texas Senate, announced 25 of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th ...
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Survey finds support for voucher-like plan, Medicaid expansion in Texas
Texas’ 89th legislative session is well underway at the Capitol building in Austin. As lawmakers navigate their way forward, ...
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Fort Bend County commissioners support additional district courts in legislative session
At a Jan. 28 meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 328 filed by Sen. Joan ...
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89th Legislative Session
The latest 89th Legislative Session news from The Texas Tribune. By Pooja Salhotra and Jasper Scherer Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings ...
Top Texas lawmakers targeting weed, drag queens and communism in 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including banning drag queens, THC and the spread ...
House resolution looks to renew Garden Capital of Texas designation in Nacogdoches
Some cities across the state have certain things that make them unique. The City of Palestine is designated the Dogwood ...
Evacuations underway in Georgetown following gas leak
Authorities are evacuating people near downtown Georgetown following a gas leak at Main Street and University Avenue.
WebXtra: Rep. Bob Hall speaks on his bill to increase Texas’ authority in illegal border crossings
Michael Richardson speaks with Sen. Bob Hall (R-Edgewood) about Senate Bill 81, which would expand the state's authorities ...