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Matthew McConaughey-backed film incentive bill gets Texas Senate approval
Texas Senate passes bill with a star-studded cast of supporters that would pump billions into a fund to boost movie-making in ...
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Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand
The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands. The state's main electric grid ...
Texas lawmaker proposes state funding for workforce housing
With more companies relocating to the Lone Star State, State Sen. Royce West says the state must also make room for the ...
Texas Senate gives initial OK to bill restricting some flags in schools: 'Education and not advocacy'
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill that would restrict which flags public schools can display on campuses.
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Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate
If passed into law, Senate Bill 36 would make Texas’ immigration enforcement efforts a permanent part of the state’s criminal ...
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Texas legislature considers funding for early childhood education
The child care problem in Texas is becoming more severe, and low-income, working households are being hit the hardest.
How should Texas spend its $23.7B surplus? House members have ideas.
Money for mental health services, water infrastructure and space exploration are among the items legislators want to fund ...
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Texas Poised to Create the Largest Voucher Program in the Country
The Texas House has approved a $1 billion school voucher program. It’s the latest victory for a school choice movement that’s ...