Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day.
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HR 267 Introduced
Commemorating the 10th annual Central Catholic Gala at Central Catholic High School.
HR 265 Introduced
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Palmhurst Day at the State Capitol and paying tribute to the…
HR 241 Introduced
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day at the State Capitol.
SCR 20 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
HR 270 Introduced
Honoring Karen Kennard of The Children's Assessment Center in Houston for her service in behalf of…
Texas Rangers At 200: Tour The Hall Of Fame And Museum
Can’t get to Waco for the Texas Rangers bicentennial year? We’ve got your online tour of…
Legal strategy behind Texas’ 6-week abortion ban could be applied to library books next
Draft city ordinances would allow people to sue librarians over ‘obscene’ material. In 2021, Texas lawmakers…
Lawmakers determined to legalize fentanyl test strips
And, Gov. Greg Abbott supports it too. AUSTIN, Texas — Lying in front of the Texas…
SR 181 Introduced
Recognizing Pat Yancey for his induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University.
SR 177 Introduced
Welcoming the Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery to the State Capitol.
HR 285 Introduced
Honoring the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University.
HR 273 Introduced
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Physician Assistant Day at the State Capitol.
HR 259 Introduced
Honoring the members of the Association of Texas Professional Educators on the occasion of their visit…
HR 262 Introduced
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
HR 250 Introduced
Commending country music artist and native Texan Clay Walker for his contributions to the fight against…
HR 197 Introduced
Congratulating Ellen Forsythe on her retirement from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation
Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…
Power struggles between state and local officials escalate in Texas — and across the nation
Texas is at the center of a nationwide war between state and local authorities. It’s an…
Texas AG Paxton defends $3.3M whistleblower settlement before House budget writers
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office made its case on Tuesday for state budget writers…
County commissioners boost mental health at schools; hear expansion problems by emergency service districts
Bexar County commissioners on Tuesday approved about $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief grants to two…
US-Mexico border: Painful search for missing migrants
Thousands of undocumented migrants cross the US-Mexico border every day, but many get lost in the…
What Happened After a Right-Wing Cabal Took Over Odessa
In the three months since city council elections, at least twenty staffers have resigned, retired, or…
Rep. Landgraf files bill to prohibit bans on gas engines
Post Content “We want the consumer to be able to have the ability and freedom to…
SR 191 Introduced
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as the Association of Texas Professional Educators Day.
SR 197 Introduced
Recognizing the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University on its contributions…
Polling sites on Texas college campuses would be banned under proposed bill
In the last 10 years, Texas has closed a total of 750 polling locations — the…
5 Things Texas: Q&A w/Jamie Dudensing, TMA lawsuits, Medicaid redeterminations
This edition of “5 Things We’re Watching” in Texas includes coverage of HHSC’s work to prepare…
🌱 Cedar Park Girls Swim Team Wins State Title + Space Rocket Funding
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…
Prosecutors Stand Down as Criminal Migrants Run Roughshod Across Texas Federation for American Immigration Reform
The Texas Legislature is considering bills authorizing the state attorney general to sue local district attorneys…
Ceaser’s layup lifts Texas State past Coastal Carolina 78-75
Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason…
Hundreds Die-in at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis
Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say Veronica and Daniel Kaprosy drove in…
El Salvador To Launch Second Bitcoin Embassy in Texas
El Salvador has established itself as a trailblazer in the field of cryptocurrency by becoming the…
Laredo Shrine Club aids in transporting burned child to Galveston
The Laredo Shrine Club assisted in the transporting of a 20-month-old boy that was burned… This…
Why is this Houston politician always on Reddit?
Texas State Representative Gene Wu is using the social platform to explain the… “Reddit for me…
🌱 Leander ISD’s Multimillion-Dollar Bonds + Extreme Drought Solutions
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cedar…
House Democrats urge strategic budget spending
House Democrats counter Abbott’s budget priorities AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has a combined $59 billion available…
Texas Comptroller’s Office Releases Reference Essentials for Current Legislative Session
News Releases February 17, 2023 (AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released Taxes of Texas:…
Here are 8 Key Points Governor Abbott Said in the State of the State Address Tom Handy
On Thursday, February 16, Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State speech. These…
Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: January migration drops, Darién Gap, humanitarian parole, Texas
With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the…
North Texas Could Spend Millions On Fines Over Poor Air Quality
Air quality in North Texas continues to get worse, and companies will pay millions in annual…
Parker: Working to keep Texas the state that leads – Cross Timbers Gazette Flower Mound
Since taking the oath to serve the people of Senate District 12, I have heard many…
Editorial: There’s only one way for Texas to save Fairfield Lake State Park now
Texas has lost millions of acres of land to development over the past several decades…. More…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Governor Kathy Hochul Provides Mayor Adams $1 Billion to Support Migrants Tom Handy
Governor Kathy Hochul gave her state budget and recently it was announced that a portion was…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
The Thursday speech could also provide greater clarity on whether Abbott has set his sights on…
Gregory leads Appalachian State over Texas State 82-75
Donovan Gregory scored 21 points to guide Appalachian State to an 82-75 victory over Texas State.…
APPALACHIAN STATE 82, TEXAS STATE 75
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Paxton Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Prevent an Unlawful Charter Amendment From Being Placed on San Antonio Voters’ Ballots in the Upcoming May Election
Attorney General Paxton has filed an amicus letter brief in the Texas Supreme Court to stop…
Property purchase curbs spark outrage in texas
Wu Xiaoyu, an information technology professional at Amazon, was among several hundred people attending a rally…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter This year marks a milestone for Texas State Parks-100 years of…
How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?
Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Gov. Abbott to outline legislative priorities in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his the biennial State of the State address Thursday evening. Abbott…
Texas Sues Biden To Undo Congressional Spending Bill
The lawsuit claims that the House didn’t actually pass the bill because of proxy voting. Topline…
Migrant arrivals increase twofold at Texas-Tamaulipas border
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican church leaders say they are seeing a large increase…
Texas Moves Toward Legalizing Marijuana with New Bill: Do You Want it to Pass? Ash Jurberg
Last week, Rep. Jessica González, filed House Bill 1937, which would allow counties and municipalities to…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of…
DEI Debate Heating Up in Texas: ‘The Devil’s in the Details’
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading the charge to rid Texas of DEI policies, but Black and…
Issues students should follow in this year’s Texas Legislative Session
From budget surplus to gun rights to legalizing gambling, Texas lawmakers are tackling a variety of…
Austin City Council votes to fire City Manager Spencer Cronk
Post Content Cronk will receive a one-year severance of $463,001.50. Former city manager Jes?s Garza has…
Getting public records is getting harder in Texas. Collin County is no exception
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office refused to release information to the public — leading to a…
Tarrant Area Food Bank Eyes 2023 Farm Amid Inflation Challenges
As food banks across the country continue to grapple with the rippling challenges of inflation, a…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes
Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make… Lawyers for a man…
Texas government is getting less transparent
The Texas Public Information Act passed in 1973 enabled Texans to shine a light on government,…
SR 159 Introduced
Recognizing Jacksboro High School cheerleaders for winning a state championship and finishing third in a national…
Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas
Texas is home to a diverse population of animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Here are the…
The Texanist: Did the Texas Capitol’s Pink Granite Come From Maine?
A San Antonio man is puzzled by a historical marker he encountered while visiting the Pine…
Texas public schools expect decreases in student enrollment, raising budgeting questions
Some districts could feel implications, as funding allocation is determined by daily attendance. After 20 years…
As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire…