HB 3144 Introduced

Relating to the use of a public school or institution of higher education as a polling…

HB 3143 Introduced

Relating to establishing the safety protection grant program under which the parent of a student whose…

HB 3142 Introduced

Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training…

HB 3140 Introduced

Relating to network adequacy standards for preferred provider benefit plans.  ​      A BILL TO…

HB 3137 Introduced

Relating to a prohibition on certain herbicides and food and beverage additives; authorizing a civil penalty. …

HB 3136 Introduced

Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting an institution of higher…

HB 3135 Introduced

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.  ​      A BILL…

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HR 317 Introduced

Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Tarleton State University Day at the State Capitol.

HR 148 Introduced

Recognizing February 2025 as American Heart Month in Texas.

SR 105 Introduced

Recognizing Tarleton State University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

HR 321 Introduced

Honoring TeenPact Leadership Schools for its service to Texas youth.

HR 314 Introduced

Recognizing February 24, 2025, as AAPI Day of Action at the State Capitol.

HR 303 Introduced

Congratulating State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr., on his 80th birthday and his 40th anniversary with…

HR 173 Introduced

Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Fort Bend County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 139 Introduced

Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Baytown Day at the State Capitol.

After Texas Senate introduces private school voucher-type bill, here’s what happens next

    Efforts from Texas legislators to implement a school voucherlike program entered a new phase Friday…

Private school voucher bill passes the Texas Senate

    AUSTIN, Texas — Senate Bill 2, which would create education savings accounts (ESAs) to let…

HB 3065 Introduced

Relating to the disposition of a firearm surrendered through a firearm buyback program administered by certain…

HB 3064 Introduced

Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.

HB 3054 Introduced

Relating to the types of trees a governmental entity is authorized to plant on public property.

HB 3049 Introduced

Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders.

HB 123 Introduced

Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school…

HB 100 Introduced

Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.

HB 6 Introduced

Relating to discipline in public schools.

HB 4 Introduced

Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging…

HB 3 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

HB 2 Introduced

Relating to public education and public school finance.

SR 125 Introduced

Recognizing Joe Steve Vásquez, who was recently appointed to serve as Archbishop.

SR 125 Introduced

Recognizing Joe Steve Vásquez, who was recently appointed to serve as Archbishop.

SR 124 Introduced

Welcoming Chief Martin of the Tonkawa Tribal Nation.

SR 124 Introduced

Welcoming Chief Martin of the Tonkawa Tribal Nation.

SR 121 Introduced

In memory of Pedro "Pete" Cuellar Alfaro.

SR 121 Introduced

In memory of Pedro "Pete" Cuellar Alfaro.

SR 119 Introduced

Commending Maynard Yates on his many achievements and extending congratulations to him on being honored by…

SR 119 Introduced

Commending Maynard Yates on his many achievements and extending congratulations to him on being honored by…

SR 118 Introduced

Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

SR 118 Introduced

Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Here’s why the Tarrant County government is stepping up to help boost reading rates

    Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez sees reading as the key to preventing crime. Right now,…

Texas leads the way on border security.

  Friend, For four years, the Biden-Harris Administration fought Texas’ efforts to secure the border. But…

The health policy cult’s misplaced faith in government

    Mainstream policy analysts are convinced that government, and only government, can save us from the…

HR 101 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.

New Administration, New Budget Picture for State and Local Government?

   WASHINGTON, D.C. — The new administration took over last month, ushering in severalsignificant policy changesaffecting the…

HR 304 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 288 Introduced

Honoring Medical City Dallas Hospital, Medical City Children's Hospital, and Medical City Green Oaks Hospital on…

HR 284 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 283 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Preservation Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 227 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State…

HR 188 Introduced

Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.

Senate Republicans want input as Trump steps up government overhaul

    A growing number of Republican senators say President Donald Trump and his administration will need…

HR 299 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 290 Introduced

Congratulating recording star Cody Daniel Johnson on his achievements in country music.

HR 273 Introduced

Honoring the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., at The University of Texas…

HR 80 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

HR 54 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

What to know about Trump’s executive order and ‘unprecedented’ power grab within the government

    CNN  —  President Donald Trump’s executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies…

SR 120 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

SR 111 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day.

SR 108 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State…

SR 99 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians Advocacy Leadership Day…

SR 95 Introduced

Recognizing the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Austin Legislative Fly-In on February 18 and 19, 2025, at…

SCR 16 Introduced

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday,…

HR 154 Introduced

In memory of former state senator Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio.

SR 117 Introduced

Congratulating State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr., on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

SR 114 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.

SR 113 Introduced

In memory of Karl McElhaney.

SR 110 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day.

SR 92 Introduced

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day.

SR 62 Introduced

Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days.

Resignations and anticipated firings as Trump overhaul of federal government continues

    IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.…

HR 277 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 276 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Prairie View A&M University Day at the State Capitol.

HR 270 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Lee County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 240 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 235 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Texas Manufacturers' Day at the State Capitol.

HR 185 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Mission Day at the State Capitol.

HR 172 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Texas Music Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 98 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Hardin County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 107 Introduced

In memory of Charles "Chuck" Scianna Jr.

SR 104 Introduced

Recognizing the citizens of Mission on their important contributions to the history and prosperity of our…

SR 103 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Texas Manufacturers' Day at the State Capitol.

SR 102 Introduced

Commending the members of the Alamo Letter Society for their commitment to preserving a vital part…

SR 101 Introduced

In memory of Ramon Jaramillo.

SR 100 Introduced

In memory of Lucy J. Cortez of Brownsville.

SR 96 Introduced

Recognizing certified registered nurse anesthetists in Texas.

SR 94 Introduced

Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 93 Introduced

Congratulating Ann Manning of Lubbock on receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech University…

SR 91 Introduced

Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day.

SR 90 Introduced

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Harmony Public Schools.

SR 80 Introduced

In memory of former Brownwood mayor Bert V. Massey II.

SR 79 Introduced

In memory of Toby Leon Taylor of Weatherford.

SR 61 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Texas Music Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

SR 60 Introduced

In memory of Officer Darrin Curtis McMichael of the Arlington Police Department.

SR 53 Introduced

Recognizing Sonny James Equine Ministries of Aledo for its efforts to benefit area youth.

SR 50 Introduced

In memory of John Lewis Forrest Sr. of Weatherford.

SR 49 Introduced

In memory of Pastor Curtis Jefferson Jr. of Weatherford.

SR 48 Introduced

In memory of Teresa Ann Bock Manning.

SR 97 Introduced

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Prairie View A&M University Day.

It’s time Texas is #1 in education.

  Texas is #1 in so many ways, but it’s time our state is #1 in…

WATCH: Rep. Arrington discusses budget outline, cuts to federal government spending with KCBD

    LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Representative Jodey Arrington, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, sat down…

Governor Abbott hasn’t heard from you in 3 days!

  Are you there, Friend?  Governor Abbott has been waiting to hear from you for 3…

State Lawmakers Propose Their Own DOGEs To Rein In Government Spending

    Most national media outlets have been busy trying to keep up with the actions of…

Less than a month.

  Friend,  It’s been less than a month since President Donald Trump took office, and already…

Is California government considering oil refinery takeovers? Yes, it is

    Russia. China. Venezuela. Iran. More than a dozen countries make gasoline at state-owned refineries. Could…

Where do you stand?

  School choice is the key to unlocking opportunity, Friend.  No child should be trapped in…

Trump’s drive to reshape government threaten bird flu response

    As avian flu drives egg prices to record levels and increasingly poses a risk to…

Trump administration begins mass firings across government

    President Donald Trump’s administration carried out mass firings Thursday and Friday across the federal government,…

Elon Musk’s Government Gig Has No Salary, No Job Title, And Plenty of Power

    Elon Musk’s Government Gig Has No Salary, No Job Title, And Plenty of Power Elon…

Reimagining Government Budgeting: IT at Work

    In the public sector, as with many areas of life, it is often easier to…

2 of Elon Musk’s companies received billions in federal funding as U.S. government cuts spending

    Tesla and SpaceX reportedly received $18 billion in government funds throughout the past 10 years.…

Where US adults think the government is spending too much, according to AP-NORC polling

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending — but polling…

Trump says the federal workforce is too big. Here’s what to know about its size.

    MoneyWatch By Edited By February 14, 2025 / 5:00 AM EST / CBS News Elon…

Mass Government Layoffs Begin, and New Abortion Fight Takes Shape

    Listen to and follow “The Headlines”Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube |…

Mexico May Sue Google Over ‘Gulf of America’ Map Change

    MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government wouldn’t rule out…

AI Is Infiltrating the U.S. Government

    Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. AI Is Infiltrating the U.S.…

HCR 5 Introduced

Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of…

HR 257 Introduced

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Starr County Memorial Hospital.

HR 245 Introduced

Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Texas NAHRO Day at the State Capitol.

HR 238 Introduced

Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 193 Introduced

Recognizing February 13, 2025, as West Day at the State Capitol.

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