SR 307 Introduced

Recognizing Thompson Brewer McLeod for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 306 Introduced

Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Uvalde County Day.

SR 316 Introduced

Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day.

SCR 19 Introduced

In memory of Betty Lou Pendergraft Angelo.

HR 554 Introduced

Congratulating Matt Sapp on being named the 2022 Frisco Firefighter of the Year.

‘We are a major player’: Sen. Kolkhorst updates bill banning Chinese land purchases in Texas

Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst said while changes are made, the measure is needed to protect…  A…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

U.S. authorities say three women haven’t been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico…

3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip

Three women are missing since traveling into Mexico  PEÑITAS, Texas (AP) — Two sisters from Texas…

Texas Border Protection Unit would let citizens arrest migrants

Under the GOP-backed bill filed on Friday, Texas citizens authorized by the governor would have the…

BLINN GOV’T PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARD FOR DEDICATION TO TEXAS DIGITAL LEARNING ASSOCIATION

Blinn College District government professor Eric Miller has earned the Bennie Tschoerner Award for Outstanding Commitment…

Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition

Under Senate Bill 23, all felonies involving a gun would incur a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.…

In Texas, government transparency isn’t a partisan issue (Opinion)

Texas legislators from both political parties are carrying on our state’s legacy of…  To witness bipartisanship…

Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition from criminal justice and firearm advocates

Under Senate Bill 23, all felonies involving a gun would incur a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and senators unveil package of bills aimed at im…

The bills would allow the state to hire companies to build emergency gas-fueled power plants, among…

Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition from criminal justice and firearm advocates

Under Senate Bill 23, all felonies involving a gun would incur a mandatory 10-year prison sentence.…

HR 248 Introduced

In memory of Cruz Reyes Hinojosa Sr. of Houston.

HR 239 Introduced

In memory of Andrew Wesley Jefferies of Galveston.

HR 240 Introduced

In memory of Mava Jo Turner of Anahuac.

HR 231 Introduced

In memory of Neal Gay.

HR 230 Introduced

In memory of George Stidworthy Fox Jr. of Killeen.

HR 188 Introduced

In memory of legendary St. Mary's University basketball player and coach Herman A. "Buddy" Meyer Jr.

HR 229 Introduced

In memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Richard Grimes Castle of Salado.

HR 180 Introduced

In memory of Homero Roel Villarreal Jr. of Robstown.

HR 168 Introduced

In memory of Tammy Ruth Armbruster of Round Rock.

HR 178 Introduced

In memory of Brennley Jean Abbott of Corpus Christi.

HR 149 Introduced

In memory of Mary Susan Lamb Jenkins of Hankamer.

HR 111 Introduced

In memory of Gerald Lee "Garry" Roseberg.

HR 98 Introduced

In memory of Jack Humphrey Holland of Brownsboro.

HR 99 Introduced

In memory of Brenda Samples of Terrell.

HR 187 Introduced

In memory of James Thomas Cain of San Antonio.

HR 186 Introduced

In memory of Charles Emmett Cheever Jr. of San Antonio.

HR 100 Introduced

In memory of Raymond Mel Maxfield.

HR 80 Introduced

In memory of OC Jackson III.

HR 87 Introduced

In memory of John William Hayes of San Antonio.

HR 71 Introduced

In memory of Willie Ray Powell Sr.

Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued

Trump-appointed federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that free birth control for teens from a federal program…

Elon Musk Is Planning a Texas Utopia–His Own Town

The entrepreneur is laying plans for a new community outside Austin next to Boring and SpaceX…

Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued

Trump-appointed federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that free birth control for teens from a federal program…

Texas tollway truck traffic up over 25%

More than 3 million commercial trucks used the Texas State Highway 130 toll road between Austin…

SA leaders sound alarm over ‘potentially most damaging piece of legislation’ ever in Texas Lege

SB 1110 would prevent cities from transferring utilities revenues into their municipal…  “This is the biggest,…

HR 64 Introduced

In memory of Carl Martin Holmes of Duncanville.

HR 63 Introduced

In memory of Judy Ackerman of El Paso.

HR 35 Introduced

In memory of legendary college football coach Mike Leach.

HR 27 Introduced

In memory of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo president W. R. "Bob" Watt Jr.

HR 26 Introduced

In memory of Clifford Anne Bigby Cozart of Fort Worth.

HR 21 Introduced

In memory of John W. Fainter Jr.

HR 17 Introduced

In memory of Frank G. Saucedo of Travis County.

HR 16 Introduced

In memory of the Reverend Dr. George V. Clark of Austin.

HR 15 Introduced

In memory of former Austin mayor and Travis County commissioner Bruce Todd.

HR 10 Introduced

In memory of Dr. Robert N. Barnes of Temple.

HR 129 Introduced

In memory of Danica Summer Kaprosy of Selma.

HR 8 Introduced

In memory of Allen Linn Williamson of Runaway Bay.

HR 7 Introduced

In memory of Mary Ellen Spiller of Jacksboro.

HR 524 Introduced

Recognizing March 8, 2023, as Pink Granite Day at the State Capitol.

HR 517 Introduced

Recognizing March 9, 2023, as Desi Day of Action at the State Capitol.

HR 516 Introduced

Honoring Ruben C. Tejeda for his 30 years of service as Bexar County Precinct 1 Constable.

HR 509 Introduced

Commending Royal Public Schools in San Antonio.

HR 497 Introduced

Recognizing March 8, 2023, as Pleasanton Day at the State Capitol.

Texas Senate passes first bill this session, a bipartisan effort to

The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would close a loophole in state law…

Federal Judge in Florida Blocks Biden’s Use of ‘Humanitarian Parole’ Program for Noncitizens

Federal Judge T. Kent Wetherell said the Biden administration has “turned the Southwest Border into a…

Empire, Wide and Glorious

As we celebrate one hundred years of state parks, they are more popular than ever. But…

Tyler Fire Department adding 6 firefighter positions, looking to upgrade EOC

The Fire Department currently has 162 authorized firefighter positions. Accepting the funding and creating the new…

Leadership class heads to the capitol

Leadership Gillespie County (LGC) continued its program with a March 1 session focused on state government. …

Local lawmakers celebrate achievements of women in government on International Women’s Day

Post Content  Women in the Texas Legislature as well as the Austin City Council gathered to…

Smith County school districts question voucher plan

Tyler area superintendents and school board members gathered Wednesday at Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center…

In the house: Local delegation highlights priorities at 88th Texas Legislative session

Dozens of Wise County leaders stand with Rep. Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) at the Texas State Capitol…

Bill would allow district clerks to carry handguns to work

It has bipartisan support in the Senate.  AUSTIN, Texas — One gun-related bill that’s advancing through…

Texas denied abortions to these women when their lives were in danger. Now they’re suing the state.

Though speaking out requires them to relive losing their wanted pregnancies, four plaintiffs told The 19th…

Women sue Texas over abortion ban: Law endangers ‘lives of my future babies’

A group of Texas women are suing their state government over its abortion ban, saying the…

Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession Bryan Dijkhuizen

A Republican lawmaker in Texas has introduced a bill that would allow Texans to vote on…

Council authorizes East Lubbock land transfer agreement for Texas State Veterans Cemetery

With the federal government’s offer to fund the construction of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in…

Girls in Texas Could Get Birth Control at Federal Clinics, Until a Christian Father Objected

AMARILLO, Texas — On the vast Texas Panhandle, raked by wind and relentless sun, women might…

Mayor’s Message – Pleasanton

I hope everyone is having a great week. March 7, 2023, was Pleasanton Legislative Day at…

Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives

Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing…

Texas lawmakers file bills to improve broadband, water infrastructure

Speaker Dade Phelan announced additional priorities for the Texas House on March 6, four days before…

Texas Republicans and Democrats coalesce around proposals to expand paid parental leave

A measure to establish paid parental leave for state employees is making its way through the…

A new Texas bill seeks vote on state’s independence from US

Once again, a bill filed in Austin aims to give Texas voters a choice on whether…

Texas prepares its biggest bond deal ever to bail out natural gas utilities

The record $3.5 billion deal follows a two-year saga that saw Citi and UBS dumped from…

Texas DIR selects NowSecure for state entities

CHICAGO – NowSecure, a standards-based mobile app security and privacy expert has been awarded a contract…

East Texas legislator files bill proposing vote over Texas secession

Post Content  Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Mineola, who represents Van Zandt, Hunt and Hopkins counties, authored House…

HR 508 Introduced

Congratulating the football team from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas on winning the 2022…

HR 418 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Transit Day at the State Capitol.

HR 512 Introduced

Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School in Rio Grande City on its performance…

HR 511 Introduced

Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel from Rio Grande City High School on its achievements at the 2023 UIL…

HR 491 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Bays and Estuaries Day at the State Capitol.

HR 483 Introduced

Congratulating Rose Benavidez on her inauguration as chair of the Association of Community College Trustees Board…

HR 484 Introduced

Commending Grupo Sólido for its contributions to the music industry.

HR 474 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol.

HR 470 Introduced

Recognizing March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer Prevention Awareness Month.

HR 339 Introduced

Congratulating Amerline McGhee on her 90th birthday.

HR 351 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Starr County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 318 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol.

HR 313 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

HR 204 Introduced

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Fort Ringgold in Starr County.

HR 214 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 203 Introduced

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Starr County.

HR 169 Introduced

Commemorating the bicentennial of the establishment of the office of constable in Texas.

HR 202 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.

HR 146 Introduced

Commending the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their important work.

HR 144 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Wise County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 136 Introduced

Congratulating the Marvels of Irving and Marvels of MAS robotics teams on their achievements.

HR 456 Introduced

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Tyler Junior College Apache Band and Apache Belles.

SR 260 Introduced

Recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their service.

SR 282 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Southern University Day.

SR 243 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Energy Day.

TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature

A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…

Texas Proposal Could Become A National Model For Reining In Regulatory Costs

Legislation introduced by Texas Representative Dustin Burrows (R) would reduce administrative costs for employers by eliminating…

Texas state representative introduces bill to vote on secession

The bill allows Texas to explore the possibility of secession and present plans to the state…

TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature

A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed,…

North Texas Lawmakers File ‘Swipe Fee Fairness’ Bills to Help Small Businesses

While the Texas legislative session is picking up steam, several new bills have been filed including…

As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way

Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …

As Texas school districts scramble to hire teachers, this 2021 law is in the way

Districts who hire retired teachers to get back in classrooms must pay up to $10,000 a… …

The Texas House has a record number of LGBTQ representatives as lawma…

The Texas Legislature has nine lawmakers who are openly LGBTQ, all Democrats. At the same time,…

Texas Secessionists Push for Referendum on State Becoming Independent

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give Texans a vote on whether to…

SR 286 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Bays and Estuaries Day.

SR 283 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Victoria Day.

SR 280 Introduced

Recognizing the Office of Constable on the occasion of its bicentennial.

SR 278 Introduced

Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Wise County Day.

SR 279 Introduced

Congratulating the South Oak Cliff High School football team for winning the 2023 UIL Class 5A…

SR 271 Introduced

Recognizing March 6, 2023, as For The Benefit of Earth Day.

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