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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 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,
What to watch in health care legislation as 89th Texas Legislature kicks off
Health care bills relating to cannabis, hospital transparency and Medicaid are on the docket for the 89th Texas Legislature.
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 looks likely to pass school voucher legislation
Texas would join at least a dozen states already have universal voucher programs. Many more states offer limited school ...
Bill would create new Homeland Security division in Texas Department of Public Safety
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public ...
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 ...
Cruz reintroduces bill exempting tips from federal taxes
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced legislation to exempt federal taxes on tips in an effort to support service industry ...
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Two Texas Democrats vote with Republicans to ban transgender athletes
WASHINGTON - Two Texas Democrats were members of the party to vote to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports. Reps.
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Basin’s roads addressed in big money bills
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Texas Senators introduce new bill on concealed carry in other states
The two Texas U.S. Senators and several other GOP lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it easier to travel to ...
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 ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...