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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.
Texas-style immigration bill moves through House committee
Proposed Idaho bill would allow police enforcement, with first offense of ‘illegal entry’ being a misdemeanor and second ...
Texas leaders react to bipartisan House Speaker vote after Burrows narrowly wins seat
The 89th Texas legislative session commenced today with a surprising turn of events as Republican Dustin Burrows from Lubbock ...
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Texas GOP chair denies church-state separation as lawmakers, pastors prep for ‘spiritual battle’
Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center ...
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 ...
Texas legislature to consider tough AI bill, but critics warn it threatens to ‘stall’ U.S. AI progress
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), also known as HB 1709, will be the next battleground for U.S. AI policy.
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Legislation reshaped Texas appraisal districts last year. Here’s what could come next
To prepare for the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers have started prefiling bills they hope to see ...
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.
Here's what you need to know about new Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows
TEXAS, USA — Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, was elected Texas House speaker Tuesday, shortly after the 89th Texas Legislative ...
Farmers’ lawsuit prompts Texas bill to limit forever chemicals in sewage fertilizer
A newly-elected state representative from Cleburne is calling on companies that manufacture sewage-based fertilizer to limit ...
Texas 'most extreme’ in anti-LGBTQ bills, advocates say. How supporters plan to fight back
Texas is one of the 'most extreme' states on LGBTQ issues, advocates say, adding that it's a bellwether for what may come ...