Border bills welcome 89th Texas Legislature
Before the Texas's 89th Legislature began Tuesday, state representatives and senators had already filed over 2,300 bills, including several relating to immigration, border security and citizenship.
Texas kicks off 89th legislative session with new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill
Texas state Senator Charles Schwertner has introduced a bill in the new legislative session to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the Lone Star State. “It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,
Challenges to 89th Texas legislature
Lawmakers are back in Austin for the 89th Texas legislature, and a lot of the same concerns from two years ago are going to be back on the block this time around. Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party,
What to watch in health care legislation as 89th Texas Legislature kicks off
Health care bills relating to cannabis, hospital transparency and Medicaid are on the docket for the 89th Texas Legislature.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Gov. Abbott opens 89th Texas legislative session
There were some light moments in the governor's address of the Texas Senate, but he quickly turned to a more serious tone.
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
Bill would create new Homeland Security division in Texas Department of Public Safety
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public ...
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Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...
Texas Restaurant Association outlines legislative priorities, focus on credit card fees
Texas lawmakers convened from across the state for the start of the 89th Legislative Session. This marks the beginning of ...
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Texas Senator Files Bill to Establish First State-Level Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
The new state legislation would position Texas “at the forefront of the digital economy,” Senator Charles Schwertner noted.
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
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Texas looks likely to pass school voucher legislation
Texas would join at least a dozen states already have universal voucher programs. Many more states offer limited school ...