Texas Lawmakers’ Attempts To Ban School Library Books Deemed Inappropriate For Kids Spur Confusion — And Concerns

2 years ago

State Rep. James Talarico’s favorite book includes nine sex scenes and a sexual assault and happens to be a Texas…

Vouchers Hit Roadblock In Texas Senate

2 years ago

Gov. Greg Abbott's and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative baby – a school voucher bill – is not as popular…

Staff of Houston state Rep. Jolanda Jones resigns, citing hostile work environment

2 years ago

Three staff members of state Rep. Jolanda Jones have resigned, alleging the Houston Democrat created an “abusive and hostile” work…

Federal Judge In Texas Strikes Down Key ACA Provision Regarding Preventive Care Services

2 years ago

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday struck down a key provision in the Affordable Care Act that mandates insurers…

Bills Advance To Close Loophole Allowing Some Lawmakers To Increase Their Pay To $140,000

2 years ago

Lawmakers are moving forward with a measure to do away with a loophole that allows long-serving legislators to increase their…

Voucher System Could Lead To Costly District Consolidation

2 years ago

It’s a well-established criticism of Governor Greg Abbott’s proposed school voucher system, called an Education Savings Account, that using taxpayer…

Bill Eliminating Tampon, Diaper Sales Taxes OK’d By Texas House

2 years ago

Texas families would be spared sales tax on menstrual products and some baby supplies under a bill that passed the…

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