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Port Isabel reports ‘raining particulates’ after SpaceX rocket explodes over the Rio Grande Valley
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Light Em Up: These Texas Songs Are Great Choices To Play While High
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Texas cheerleaders shot after one says she got in wrong car
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SR 443 Introduced
Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day.
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SCR 36 Senate Committee Report
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SB 2593 Senate Committee Report
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of…
SB 2589 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of juveniles who commit certain felony offenses while committed to…
SB 2333 Senate Committee Report
Relating to rules permitting service dogs in the Capitol.
SB 2146 Senate Committee Report
Relating to oversight by the comptroller of financial institution divestments from certain industries.
SB 1969 Senate Committee Report
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on or near the premises of…
SB 1516 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the issuance…
SB 1051 Senate Committee Report
Relating to a uniform coordination of benefits questionnaire for health benefit plans.
SB 840 Senate Committee Report
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
SB 760 Senate Committee Report
Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest.
SB 726 Senate Committee Report
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
SB 500 House Committee Report
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a…
SB 485 Senate Committee Report
Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
HR 1180 Introduced
In memory of Robert Lys of Navasota.
HB 5388 Introduced
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HB 450 Senate Committee Report
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest…
What are renters rights in San Antonio?
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2 Texas cheerleaders were shot after 1 tried to get in the wrong car after practice
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SB 2610 Introduced
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of official oppression.
HR 1179 Introduced
In memory of Joseph "Joe" Emmett.
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Trial Skin Cancer Vaccine Dramatically Reduced Melanoma Relapse in Patients Receiving Immunotherapy
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Missing Texan Trapped for 3 Hours in Her Submerged Car Saved by Passing Fisherman–Learn How to Save Yourself Too
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H-E-B opening convenience store in Georgetown
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APD investigating deadly shooting at north Austin apartment complex
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SCR 46 Introduced
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Teen ejected, killed in West Side crash identified as Taft High School student-athlete
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Barrage of gunfire on East Side leaves more than 30 shell casings in street, 1 woman injured, police say
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Passenger shot, driver robbed after woman receives ride to West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
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Recap: Gun safety bills debated in front of Texas House committee
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Missing Texas boy: Maternal grandmother wants her daughter to confess
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TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION – “When Good Men Do Nothing, Evil Men Prevail”
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SB 2607 Introduced
Relating to the use of tax collections in determining certain state and local responsibilities for school…
HR 1178 Introduced
In memory of Adolfo G. Aleman of Dallas.
PHS grad bringing Sammy Hagar tribute band to Texas
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Making ‘His Story’: Pop musical retelling of the life of Jesus coming to North Texas
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5 Reasons to Consider a Nursing Career in Texas
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Hefley, Tips To Texas Funeral Service Commission
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Governor Abbott Celebrates Wells Fargo Irving Campus Groundbreaking
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Bugg To State Preservation Board
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Former Houston Texans player Chris Smith dies at 31, agent confirms
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NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman Cygnus Departure from Station
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NASA Shares First Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review Results
As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of…
NASA Awards Omnibus Multidiscipline Engineering Services III Contract
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The Himalayas and Mount Everest in Nepal
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After 8 Years of Research World-Changing Malaria Vaccine Approved in Africa
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