Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or ...
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Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this ...
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State Sen. Kevin Sparks selected for five committees this session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced committee appointments for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, with Sen. Kevin Sparks ...
Gov. Abbott proposes eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and initiatives in K-12 public schools
The push expands on efforts from the last legislative session in 2023, when state lawmakers banned DEI programs at public universities statewide.
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Schwertner named to four senate committees
Georgetown, learned his committee positions on Friday as the first week of the 89th Texas Legislature wrapped up.
Senator Nichols appointed Chair of Senate Transportation, member of Finance, Business and Commerce, Local Government Committees
Today, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released committee assignments for the 89th Legislature. Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was once again appointed to chair the Senate Transportation ...
Texas Republican Senators fill 68% of committee appointments
As President of the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Friday announced his committee appointments for the 89th ...
Drew Landry: House Speaker race over, Texas-sized political drama to unfold
J, Drew Landry shares his takes on the recent election of Lubbock's State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker.
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Panhandle lawmakers react after Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House Speaker
Texas State Rep. Dustin Burrows (TX-83) was elected the next Texas House Speaker after a runoff on Tuesday during the first ...
Texas lawmakers push for decriminalization of fentanyl test strips
Fentanyl overdose looms large on the docket heading into the Texas Legislature’s 89th regular session. One Texas lawmaker is ...
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ASHBY: 89th Legislative Session gets underway
With the start of the 89th Legislative Session, state representatives and senators convened in Austin Tuesday to take the constitutional oath of office. It was such a blessing to be ...