The Texas Legislature is in session. Here’s what you need to know
The Texas Legislature is in session at the Capitol in Austin. Here’s what you need to know: The Texas House and Senate meet ...
Here's how Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar's departure may influence state politics
A vacancy in a statewide elective office means the governor selects the replacement. And it could set off a scramble across ...
Trump administration moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the ...
State of Texas: All-night hearing draws hundreds to weigh in on education savings accounts
With more than 20 hours of discussion, the Texas House Committee on Public Education adjourned around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
State of Texas: Capitol ceremony honors Sylvester Turner
Preventing Disaster – Legislation to require security barriers to prevent crashes at hospital entrances is getting widespread support at the Texas Capitol. Matt Grant has the latest follow up in our ...
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Meet Rep. Helen Kerwin, a grandmother of nine and freshman North Texas lawmaker for HD 58
Rep. Helen Kerwin, 77, was elected in November to represent District 58 in the Texas House. While Kerwin was born in ...
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state’s abortion ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions ...
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From the Panhandle to the Capitol: Meet freshman House Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, who was elected in November to represent District 115 in the Texas House, was born in ...
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Meet Rep. Helen Kerwin, a grandmother who ran for North Texas’s HD 58 and won
Rep. Helen Kerwin, 77, was elected in November to represent District 58 in the Texas House. While Kerwin was born in ...
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State lawmakers, friends honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s legacy at Texas Capitol
Turner, who most recently served as a United States Congressman, died last week at age 70 from enduring health complications.
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Late Rep. Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
The late congressman was honored in the Texas House on Thursday as politicians from both side spoke on his legacy ...
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Texas lawmakers will debate saving the state’s water supply after key legislation is introduced
The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how ...