Two bills introduced Tuesday would require payments for school shooting victims and hold law enforcement liable…
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Poll shows how Texans feel about state leaders, issues heading into session
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – A new poll is giving us a better idea of what Texans are…
SR 102 Introduced
Recognizing Antonia Sisson Abner for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 101 Introduced
Recognizing Sharyn Smith Holley for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SR 100 Introduced
Recognizing Patricia Johnson Alaman for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
SCR 10 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
SR 99 Introduced
Recognizing Brenda Milus Thomas for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
HR 66 Introduced
Recognizing January 25, 2023, as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 37 Introduced
Recognizing January 22-28, 2023, as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week.
CBTS Announces Partnership with DIR in Texas
CBTS, a leading technology provider that delivers communications, cloud, infrastructure, and consulting solutions to clients across…
Texas legislators get first-hand experience at Fort Hood as life as a soldier
Texas Legislative Day is a day-long event that brought together Texas government officials and their staffs…
Texas environmentalists push the EPA to crack down on methane emissio…
Commenting on the EPA’s proposed new rule to reduce methane leaks nationally, environmentalists said Texas regulators…
Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home.
The discovery of classified documents at the home of former Vice President Mike Pence is scrambling…
After fumbled Uvalde shooting response, Texas senator wants to make i…
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat, introduced a package of legislation that includes a…
Texas lawmaker makes third attempt to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying
(The Center Square) – Advocates for banning taxpayer-funded lobbying are hoping this legislative session that the…
Opinion: Banning Chinese from buying land has a racist past
Banning immigrants, especially Asians, from land ownership is nothing new in America. Last week, I received…
Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Families from Uvalde on Tuesday pleaded with new urgency for tougher gun…
Feds drops charges against ex-Afghan soldier who crossed border into Texas
Post Content The federal government dropped charges against a former Afghan soldier who said he served…
HR 30 Introduced
Recognizing January 24, 2023, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the State Capitol.
California Mass Shootings: ‘Tragedy Upon Tragedy’: State Reels From 2 Massacres in 3 Days
At least 18 people are dead after attacks on a Southern California ballroom and an agricultural…
Juvenile center ready to receive sealed bids
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…
P.F. Chang’s to open in spring 2023 in New Braunfels
New Braunfels residents and visitors will soon have the opportunity to dine at the Asian restaurant,…
COLUMN: An open letter to Speaker Phelan on casinos
“Praying for you and this issue, plus making our stand known to OUR representative.” // A…
HR 69 Introduced
Granting permission for the use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives by the…
HCR 24 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
More wall! Gov. Abbott promises to keep building border wall in January Ash Jurberg
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has again criticized President Joe Biden today over the lack of security…
SR 45 Introduced
Recognizing the Holliday High School girls’ cross country team for winning a state championship.
Houston Public Media Reporter Submission 2023
Andrew Schneider, senior reporter for politics and government Andrew Schneider, HPM Reporter Listen Andrew Schneider is the…
Gov. Abbott promises to build more border wall this month Ash Jurberg
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has again criticized President Joe Biden today over the lack of security…
New Mexico AG seeks to codify abortion rights, nullify bans
Torrez bases his argument on the New Mexico Constitution ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top…
Iowa lawmakers OK public money for private school students
Any Iowa student who wants to attend a private school could use public money to pay…
Israel’s Netanyahu flies to Jordan for surprise meeting with King Abdullah II amid tensions over far-right government
Israel’s Netanyahu flies to Jordan for surprise meeting with King Abdullah II amid tensions over far-right…
A plan to overhaul the Texas grid has set up a showdown at the state Capitol
The plan would raise prices and carbon dioxide emissions, and critics say it may not bring…
Uvalde victims’ families renew call for police accountability, eight months after massacre
The San Antonio Democrat said he plans to hold one news conference over the next three… …
Texas bill would ban public universities from financially supporting nonprofit media
It shouldn’t be coming at the cost of the taxpayer.’ It shouldn’t be coming at the cost…
New Mexico AG seeks to codify abortion rights, nullify bans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to…
Amarillo Streaming Lawsuit to be moved back to state court
After a December 2022 recommendation to remand a streaming service-related lawsuit from Dallas Federal Court back…
Justices request federal government’s views on Texas and Florida social-media laws
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration for its views on a pair of…
Local, state officials condemn proposed bill that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land
The bill would forbid governments, businesses, and individuals with ties China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia…
East Texas financial expert shares filing tips for start of tax season
It’s time to start filing your taxes! The 2023 tax season officially starts today, but things…
Supreme Court punts on Texas and Florida social media cases that could upend platform moderation
The court is still scheduled to hear two other cases next month that could impact the…
For The Future Of ESG, Look To State Bill Trends
With legislators in five states signaling their determination to regulate environmental, social and governance investing by…
Sen. Hughes selected to chair two committees in 88th state legislature session
Senators Bryan Hughes and Robert Nichols are returning to committee chair positions they had during the…
Supreme Court Puts Off Considering State Laws Curbing Internet Platforms
The laws, enacted by Florida and Texas in response to conservative complaints about censorship, have been…
Editorial: Texas should stop celebrating Confederate Heroes Day
Let’s not venerate people who rebelled against the nation and fought for slavery. Texas should do away…
Amarillo Streaming Lawsuit to be moved back to state court
After a December 2022 recommendation to remand a streaming service-related lawsuit from Dallas Federal Court back…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas Senate Committee appointments
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments. Check out the full…
Houston woman convicted of using Instagram to commit fraud
A 22-year-old Houstonian has admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud HOUSTON – A 22-year-old Houstonian…
With start of National School Choice Week, here’s where Texas stands on school vouchers
The issue has taken on new urgency as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have…
Texas This Week: Patrick Svitek on Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov Patrick’s legislative priorities
Post Content During their inaugural addresses, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discussed what…
New juvenile center ready to go out for bid
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…
UT students, community members protest Israeli-American Council Summit
Facing the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel, over 125 students and community members gathered on Saturday…
County leaders put Horseshoe control items on agenda
Johnson and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Anderson have put items on the… County Judge Terry Johnson…
Company trying to fight Laredo’s water problems
Hydro Solutions came to Laredo in recent years hoping to serve locals who have faced… One…
Colonias Residents Fight Long, and Often Lonely, Fight for Basic Services
Cruz Cuellar stands next to the trailer holding the water tank that, for years, she and…
Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran,…
Help us identify what matters most to Texans during the 2023 legislat…
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Analysis: Sam Houston set precedent for Texas border security
(The Center Square) – In his third inaugural address this week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t…
State of Texas: Budget plans leave billions of available funds on the table
In his inauguration speech, Abbott touted Texas’ pro-business stance and unveiled some plans for the state’s…
HR 31 Introduced
Congratulating Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña on being named the 2022 Most Valuable Player of the…
HR 28 Introduced
Congratulating Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros on his receipt of the 2022 American League Outstanding…
SR 9 Enrolled
Providing the rules for the drawing of lots to determine Senatorial terms for the 88th Texas…
SCR 6 Introduced
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and…
SCR 5 Introduced
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on…
HR 24 Introduced
Congratulating Don Sparks on receiving the 2022 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
HR 3 Introduced
Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.
Secretary Scott Convenes Third Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the third Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
SOS 101: Voter Registration in Texas
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the first installment of 'SOS 101,' a series…
Secretary Scott Encourages Texans to Get Involved in General Election, Sign Up to Become a Poll Worker
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today encouraged interested Texans to get involved with the election…
Secretary Scott Marks National Voter Registration Day, Highlights Statewide ‘VoteReady’ Voter Education Campaign
"On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Secretary of State John Scott held a press conference at…
SOS 101: Voting Systems in Texas
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the second installment of 'SOS 101,' a series…
Secretary Scott Hosts Texas Consular Corps Forum in Austin
"This week, Texas Secretary of State John Scott hosted the first Texas Consular Corps Forum since…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters to Register by April 7 to Vote in May 7 Constitutional Amendment, Local Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not…
Secretary Scott Issues Statement on Reported Delay in Harris County Vote Counting
"Under Texas law, all Texas counties are required to report early and Election Day results within…
Secretary Scott Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters of Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates…
Secretary Scott Reminds Texas Voters of Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded Texas voters of upcoming deadlines and key dates…
Secretary Scott Encourages Eligible Texans to Register to Vote by October 11
"Texas Secretary of State John Scott today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting…
Governor Abbott Commends Passage Of Critical Semiconductors Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS…