Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recommits $5M for Dallas police academy. Council still has concerns
Multiple City Council members expressed continued reservations after a new proposal for the police academy was shared.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson lobby Texas lawmakers for $500 million in movie, TV incentives
McConaughey pushed for Senators to pass SB 22, which would create a dedicated $500 million incentive program for each ...
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Lt. Gov. Patrick warns of a special session if THC ban, bail reform are unpassed
Only the governor can call a special session, but Patrick can hold up must-pass legislation to get action on his priorities.
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Q&A: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas lawmakers will expand tax exemptions, address housing affordability this session
With 60 days remaining in Texas’ 140-day regular legislative session, state senators are working to raise salaries for public ...
Texas House committee advances school choice bill, a first in state history
TheTexas House Committee on Public Education “moved universal school choice one step closer to reaching my desk,” Texas Gov.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened to force a special legislative session if lawmakers don't ban THC in hemp products or ...
Texas school choice bill heads for vote in state House
The Texas House will vote on legislation that would allocate $1 billion in funds to allow Texas students to attend the school ...
Texas senators debate overhauling impeachment process after AG Paxton’s pricey trial
The Legislature must overhaul the impeachment process to eliminate confusion with the process laid out in the Texas ...
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Texas Nears Historic Launch of Major School Choice Program with Legislative Progress
Texas' school choice legislation, Senate Bill 2, advances towards law, supported by Governor Abbott and lawmakers after comprehensive public testimony.