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The 85th state legislature came to a contentious conclusion on May 29. As a result, last week Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for a special session,…
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From Texas Standard: What The New York Times is calling one of Texas’ “ most tumultuous political moments in decades ” is set to play out in a special...
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Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a special session of the Texas Legislature to begin July 18. "Considering all the successes of the 85th legislative...
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From the start, it had been a back and forth between House and Senate members on whose legislative efforts would be the bigger priority for this…
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Republican State Sen. Donna Campbell of New Braunfels is angry a filibuster killed her annexation bill as the legislative session came to a close.…
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A heated exchange on the Texas House floor led one state lawmaker to threaten to shoot another in the head, on the last day of 85th legislative…
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From Texas Standard: Every odd numbered year, for 140 days, Texas lawmakers meet in the Austin to participate in the political drama that is a...
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State Sen. Jose Menendez of San Antonio filibustered for more than two hours Sunday night to kill legislation that would have required a vote by property…
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For numerous years, many school districts across Texas have seen the state’s portion of their funding steadily decrease. House Bill 21 this legislative…
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This weekend state lawmakers have a packed calendar as they race to decide bills before the end of the session on May 29. One bill they’re scheduled to…