HB 1348 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate veterinarians.

HB 1207 House Committee Report

Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.

HB 1161 House Committee Report

Relating to the confidentiality of home address information for victims of child abduction and to the…

HB 861 House Committee Report

Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a…

HB 598 House Committee Report

Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has…

HB 392 House Committee Report

Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible…

HB 279 House Committee Report

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.

HB 182 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on…

HB 92 House Committee Report

Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate…

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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Oliver Bell and Dick Scott to the Parks and Wildlife Commission…

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Family of 3 in double murder-suicide on North Side identified

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South San Antonio ISD board votes to close 3 campuses

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Attorneys need more evidence in case of child’s body dumped in ravine

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President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame, a mountainous area in Nevada that’s revered by many…

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Commissioners launch departmental reviews, boost mental health funding at schools

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NASA Seeks Student Solutions for Managing Moon Landing Dust Cloud

As NASA and industry partners develop new human landing systems to transport astronauts from lunar orbit…

NASA Selects Repairs Operations Maintenance and Engineering Contractor

NASA has selected ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, of Beltsville, Maryland for the Repairs, Operations, Maintenance…

Louisiana’s Rice Fields

This Feb 3, 2023, enhanced-color image from Landsat 9 highlights a green and blue patchwork pattern…

Space Station Star Trail

Stars leave streaks of light in concentric circles in this Mar 16, 2012, view from the…

College Wrestler Scores ‘Quadruple Leg’ Takedown Against a Grizzly Bear to Save a Friend

It takes bravery to compete in college wrestling, and sophomore NJCAA wrestler Kendall Cummings needed every…

Researchers Develop Glowscope that Turns Smartphone into Sensitive Microscope Normally Costing $100,000

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Switzerland Set to Roll Out Solar Panels Between Railway Tracks–A World First

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Man arrested after fire burns vacant downtown Austin building

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Xylazine, a sometimes deadly animal tranquilizer, detected in Texas supply

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Indeed laying off 15% of staff, around 2,200 people

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Texas family of 4 waits over 2 hours for Austin police after crash

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Without enough workers in the U.S. to fill jobs, ranches and farms in Texas look abroad

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Veterans of Foreign Wars to host town hall on PACT Act, Camp Lejeune benefits

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Three San Antonio Starbucks stores join nationwide strike of more than 100 cafes

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El Paso’s Castner Range designated a national monument

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TYLA offers media guide for reporters covering legal issues

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SBOT Volunteer and Staff Guides added to digital archives collection

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Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in April

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Debt Consolidation in Austin is Available with Debt Relief Plans by Debt Redemption Texas

Fortune Magazine reports americans are racking up debt and burning through their savings. if the fed…

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Former RadioShack CEO to Auction Limestone-Clad Texas Mansion

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Texas’ Morris plays amid misdemeanor domestic violence case

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Milam & Greene Wraps Up Major Texas Distillery Expansion

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Texas beach named one of the ‘best under-the-radar’ spots in U.S.

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Explosion and fire at Texas chemical plant

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Texas Latino plans 30th anniversary album

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Willie Nelson honored with Texas educational endowment

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Wiener Dog Races return to Central Texas for 26th annual festival

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PHS alumni take Texas to New York City

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Texas Fan’s Insane Method For Cheaper Beyoncé Tickets Goes Viral

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Texas Musician Robert Earl Keen Honored in the Texas House of Representatives    

Meet rising Texas grasser Riley Gilbreath

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Recall roundup: Gerber formula, Trader Joe’s fruit, Clio yogurt snacks pulled

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Drivers capture video of train colliding with big rig at railroad crossing in Schertz

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HB 841 House Committee Report

Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.

HB 450 House Committee Report

Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest…

HB 251 House Committee Report

Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court…

HB 242 House Committee Report

Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.

HB 73 House Committee Report

Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with…

This rancher doesn’t want a border wall on his land. He fears Texas will build it anyway

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SR 334 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its Forestry Day celebration.

Texas Fan’s Insane Method For Cheaper Beyoncé Tickets Goes Viral

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HR 609 Introduced

In memory of Preston Henry Ralston of Dalhart.

HR 604 Introduced

Commemorating the reopening of Villa Arcos in Houston.

HR 599 Introduced

In memory of Natalia Monet Cox of Melissa.

HR 597 Introduced

In memory of Texas firefighters who have died in the line of duty and recognizing March…

HR 586 Introduced

Commemorating the 217th anniversary of the birth of Benito Juárez and honoring Latino businesses in the…

HR 585 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.

HR 570 Introduced

Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.

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New Report: Texas ranked among 10 most expensive states to retire amid growing economic concerns

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Texas Country Artist Case Hardin Hits Fourth-Consecutive Number One With “Most Beautiful Place I’ve Ever Been”

Texas Regional Radio hitmaker Case Hardin scores his fourth consecutive #1 spot with Most Beautiful Place…

SR 333 Introduced

Recognizing the Lone Star Ques of the Ninth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

SR 326 Introduced

Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Angelo State University Day.

SR 324 Introduced

Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day.

HR 596 Introduced

Recognizing Nowruz on March 21, 2023.

HR 595 Introduced

Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.

HR 594 Introduced

Recognizing the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week.

St. Paddy’s Texas Style celebrates Irish and Texan culture over the weekend

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SR 335 Enrolled

Recognizing Texans who have been awarded the National Medal of Honor.

SR 329 Introduced

Recognizing the Duncanville High School football team for winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division I state…