Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or border security-related issues were the most frequently mentioned responses. Those issues were followed by the economy or concerns related to high prices, then education and crime.
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Far-right Christians move to gain more power in Texas legislative session
Landon Schott, the 41-year-old pastor of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth who repeatedly blasts Democrats as "godless" and "demonic," led an impromptu service in a Texas Capitol meeting room on Tuesday.
Texas leaders kick off 89th legislative session: A look at what’s to come
State leaders are settling in at the Texas capital for the 89th legislative session, and sparks flew on day one.
Texas legislative session set to begin; what you need to know about the first day
The eighty-ninth Texas state legislative session will begin as state representatives and senators decide on future laws over the next few months.
School vouchers take center stage as 2025 Texas legislative session begins
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Here's what to expect as Texas Legislature heads back in session
The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.
High-speed rail, transit funds among Texas Legislature bill filings this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
Texas Legislature session: Leander ISD priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding is a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises. Jessica Rivera has the details.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
A new poll finds immigration and the economy are the top issues Texans want lawmakers to tackle in 2025. Public education, crime and property taxes were among other top priorities. 47% of Texans believe the state is on the right track,
Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
Dallas, proposed to his longtime partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House. And Scott said yes.
Gov. Greg Abbott takes shot at Houston judges as Texas legislative session kicks off
The Texas governor has long pushed for state lawmakers to end what he calls “easy bail policies” in places like Houston.
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the ...
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Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
the legislative chambers' voucher programs had different dollar amounts and provisions attached to their school choice bills. This session, Nathan Cunnenn, the Texas State Director for the ...
Austin-area Democrats say they'll fight for working families in Texas session. Here's how.
The last 25 years of complete Republican control have been a beatdown for working families, and Texas House Democrats know ...
Texas lawmakers consider additional property tax relief amid projected $20 billion surplus in 2025 session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do ...