High-speed rail, transit funds among Texas Legislature bill filings this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
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.
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,
School vouchers take center stage as 2025 Texas legislative session begins
Texas legislative session begins, school vouchers are expected to be a key issue, with lawmakers considering measures to allow public funds for private schooling.
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,
Texas Legislature back at work for 89th Legislative Session
Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.
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.
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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.
Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.
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Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
How Texas Could Solve Its Health Care Worker Crisis
Texas lawmakers are considering allowing out-of-state health care workers to practice in the state to address its staff ...
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Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces bill to eliminate income taxes on tips
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income ...
Migrant detention bill before U.S. Senate could give Texas more sway over immigration policy
Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge ...
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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.
Should Texas finally regulate hidden fees on electricity bills?
Should Texas regulate hidden fees on electricity bills? Now’s the time to end this sneaky way to get more revenue.
Xcel Energy ready for increased demand as cold weather hits Texas, New Mexico
As colder weather approaches over the three-day holiday weekend, Xcel Energy is gearing up to meet the heightened electricity ...