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Apr 9, 2023
Texas Senate plan to finance power plants would cost $8 billion more than lawmakers said
A plan passed by the Texas Senate this week to finance the construction of natural gas power plants with public money could cost $18...
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Apr 9, 2023
Sexual Misconduct Rumors Swirl Around Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton
Rep. Bryan Slaton, a “bold and brave Christian-Conservative” Texas lawmaker, has retained a criminal-defense attorney, after a formal...
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Apr 9, 2023
‘SCHOOL CHOICE’ IS JUST A PLOY TO DEFUND PUBLIC ED
The latest front in Christian nationalists’ battle to undermine separation of church and state. Another session of the Texas Legislature,...
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Apr 9, 2023
New bill could eliminate tenure status at public Texas universities
Senate Bill 18 would eliminate tenure for any new hires at public colleges and universities in Texas after Sept. 1. A new senate bill, if...
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Apr 9, 2023
Complaint alleges Rep. Bryan Slaton had “inappropriate relationship” with an intern
The complaint came after an incident in which Slaton and the staffer allegedly met up at his Austin apartment last weekend. A separate...
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Apr 9, 2023
Texas Senators Continue to Insist They Know More About Trans Kids Than Their Parents Do
Liz waited 14 hours along with more than 400 other people at the Texas Capitol to testify against a bill that would restrict access to...
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Apr 9, 2023
DEI practices debated in Texas Legislature
Legislation that seeks to end diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, practices in the state is moving forward. In two separate...
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Apr 7, 2023
Texas bill could create state-issued digital currency backed by gold
Texas lawmakers are considering setting up a Texas digital currency backed by gold. Senate Bill 2334 filed in the state legislature would...
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Apr 6, 2023
State Budget Amendments Aim to End Funding for the Arts
Once again, the Texas legislature is in session to hash out another budget, and some curious amendments have popped up that aim to bring...
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Apr 6, 2023
Abbott launches statewide initiatives to combat fentanyl crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday launched a statewide initiative to combat the fentanyl crisis. Texas is launching a $10 million multimedia...
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Apr 6, 2023
Texas House votes against using public funding for school vouchers
86 ayes, 52 nays, 11 present but not voting, 1 absent. The amendment prohibits the use of state funds for “school vouchers or other...
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Apr 6, 2023
Bills to enhance border security advance in Texas Legislature
Three Republican-sponsored bills related to border security initiatives are advancing in the Texas House of Representatives. All three...
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Apr 6, 2023
Commentary: San Antonio is building a national resource in brain health
In the coming years, an overwhelming number of people in our community will reach the stage of life when they are at increased risk for...
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Apr 5, 2023
What you need to know about education savings accounts championed by Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott has made “school choice” one of his highest priorities this year, highlighting it in his State of the State address and...
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Apr 5, 2023
Three lies school choice advocates do not want you to know
As debate rages in the Texas Legislature concerning universal school choice, it is vitally important that the final proposed policy be an...
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Apr 4, 2023
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan sales as North Texas hospitals fight overdose death rate
A potentially lifesaving medication used to reverse drug overdoses could soon be seen on pharmacy shelves across the country. The U.S....
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Apr 4, 2023
Gov. Abbott is Turning Up the Pressure on Passing School Choice. Will it Pay Off?
Six years ago, Gov. Greg Abbott riled up a crowd of school choice supporters on the steps of the Texas Capitol, calling on lawmakers to...
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Apr 4, 2023
Property tax relief, school voucher funding up for a vote in the Texas House
House Republican leaders have said the budget tackles some of their priorities, including providing tax relief to homeowners across the...
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Apr 3, 2023
Education advocates call for increase funding for Texas public schools
Advocates want lawmakers to use the state's $32 billion budget surplus to increase funding for public schools, including pay raises for...
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Apr 3, 2023
Texas Legislature Proposes to Establish Permitting Framework for New and Existing Wind and Solar
Texas has long been known for its light-touch regulatory regime, particularly towards the energy industry, but in the current legislative...
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Apr 3, 2023
Texas House initially passes data protection bill
State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione says the "Texas Data Privacy and Security Act" gives residents five rights to control their data....
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Apr 3, 2023
The Texas Legislature Is Considering Some Absurdly Evil Environmental Bills
One of the bills would fine people who file multiple complaints with the state's environmental agency. For a crash course in how to fuck...
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Apr 2, 2023
Texas House Files Amendment Prohibiting Funds for School Vouchers, Education Savings Accounts
The Amendment is one of more than 300 filed to House Bill 1. The Texas House Budget will be on the house floor on Thursday with more than...
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Apr 1, 2023
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
Texas is expanding its restrictive medical cannabis program to include patients battling chronic pain. houston chronicle In addition to...
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