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Jun 27, 2023
Abbott calls second special legislative session to address school property taxes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday called a second special legislative session, bringing the House back to Austin to work with the Senate...
Jun 27, 2023
Kids are probably better at math than they think. A new Texas law could help them realize it.
A new Texas law aims to get more students into advanced math classes in middle school. Researchers and advocates say the move will...
Jun 26, 2023
Texas legislature passes several bills to increase film production in the state
The Texas legislature passed several bills this legislative session to incentivize more film, television and commercial production in the...
Jun 25, 2023
Student Advocates in Texas Play a Major Role in Passing of Community College Finance Law
In Texas, a new law has passed that will change the game for community college students in the Lone Star State. The bi-partisan passage...
Jun 25, 2023
DeSantis lays out border security plan at event in Eagle Pass, Texas
In a campaign stop in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presented his border security plan as part of his platform...
Jun 25, 2023
Texas education board begins yearslong curriculum, textbook update
The State Board of Education on Thursday began a yearslong process of creating an approved textbook list for schools after the Texas...
Jun 25, 2023
It’s blistering hot, but Texas workers have lost the right to water breaks
New law overrides local laws mandating water and heat breaks for construction workers. Children and animals shouldn’t be left in hot,...
Jun 25, 2023
Twenty years after a breakthrough Texas case launched a new era of gay rights
Seated on a parade float winding its way through Montrose, the heart of Houston’s LGBTQ+ community, John Lawrence and Tyron Garner...
Jun 24, 2023
Texas Takes A Stand: New Animal Welfare Bills To Protect Pets And Animals
Cats, dogs, pets, and animals now have more protection thanks to four new Texas bills that will go into effect later this year. The bills...
Jun 24, 2023
President Eighmy releases budget updates regarding 88th Texas Legislature
Earlier this week, President Eighmy provided a series of budget updates for the 2024-25 biennium based on the outcomes of the 88th Texas...
Jun 21, 2023
Four New Bills Promoting Animal Welfare Pass into Law
On June 18, four historic animal welfare bills passed into law. During this legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network...
Jun 21, 2023
Texas removes age limit for law enforcement candidates
The new law retains the minimum age of 18 but removes the age limit of 44 for interested in applying for jobs in law enforcement A law...
Jun 20, 2023
Now There Are 10: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
Texas has joined the nine[1] other states that have comprehensive data privacy laws after Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Data...
Jun 20, 2023
Texas drivers will be able to skip safety inspections, but many will still need emissions checks
Drivers in Travis and Williamson counties will still need to bring their cars in for an annual emissions test despite a law passed by the...
Jun 20, 2023
‘Death Star bill’ in Texas marks yet another GOP power grab
Critics have given the legislation, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, its “Star Wars” nickname for Texas Republicans’ immense power to control...
Jun 20, 2023
Abbott Signs Bill Banning ‘Sexually Oriented Performances’ For Minors In Texas
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill banning sexually oriented performances for minors in the Lone Star State, joining a...
Jun 20, 2023
'Largest property tax cut in the world' | Texas Senate passes $18B property tax bill
The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling "the largest property tax cut in the history of the world."...
Jun 19, 2023
Texas senators include more property tax cuts for businesses in new pitch
The Senate’s latest proposal is an apparent effort to appease Gov. Greg Abbott and the lower chamber. The state’s top Republicans have...
Jun 19, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bill that would give people with disabilities new option to vote by mail
The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own allies. Gov. Greg...
Jun 19, 2023
President Eighmy provides budget updates for UTSA regarding the 88th Texas Legislature
Now that the 88th Texas Legislative regular session has concluded, I’m writing to provide general updates on several outcomes and their...
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