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A group of small business owners, veterans and farmers lugged 25 cardboard boxes filled to the brim with petitions against Senate Bill 3 to the governor’s office on Monday.
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After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas’ 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more than 1,200 bills. While some lawmakers believe great work was done this year, others feel less optimistic. -
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State lawmakers filed four bills to outlaw guaranteed income programs this legislative session. None of the bills made it to the governor’s desk. -
Leaders from the two organizations say they are ready to move forward as stronger partners after disagreements over the nature of their relationship. -
94 year-old Reta Ward has been calling all the Texas state lawmakers for decades to weigh in on everything from water policy to school vouchers. -
The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students. -
After 140 days at the Capitol, the Texas Legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions. Here's a look at some of the most significant items that — barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott — could soon become law. -
Gov. Greg Abbott called all state workers back to the office this spring. Now, state lawmakers are sending this bill to his desk.
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