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Bill requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in Texas public school classrooms advances in Texas Legislature
The Ten Commandments will have to be shown in each public school classroom in Texas under a new bill that is making its way ...
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Protesters march at Texas Capitol calling for vetoes from Gov. Abbott
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto ...
As the Texas legislative session ends, a look at major bills and changes that impact you
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Dan Patrick, colossus of the Texas Legislature | Editorial
Texas has had powerful lieutenant governors before. But none in modern times have wielded as much control of the Legislature.
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Texas lawmakers to allow smaller homes on smaller lots
State legislators passed an array of bills this year aimed at reining in the state’s high home prices and rents.
From radio to the Texas Capitol: The rise of Lt. Gov. and THC foe Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s rise to become one of the most powerful politicians in Texas followed an unlikely path, from sports ...
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Texas attorney general won’t get new powers to prosecute election crimes, after legislative deadlock
Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would ...
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Abbott-O-Meter
PolitiFact Texas compiled promises that Greg Abbott made during the 2014 campaign and is tracking progress on each one on our Abbott-O-Meter. Many of the collected promises showed up in Abbott's ...