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.
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.
The Texas Legislature is back in session this week. Here’s what to watch
House members will kick off the session by electing a new House speaker, which comes after months of GOP infighting.
The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect.
The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives choose to be the next House speaker.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
School vouchers take center stage as 2025 Texas legislative session begins
Texas legislative session begins, school vouchers are expected to be a key issue, with lawmakers considering measures to allow public funds for private schooling.
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.
Texas legislative session | What to know about school choice legislation
Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.
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 ...
Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the ...
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.
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...