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Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and Sunday were packed with last-minute negotiations and deals in an effort to get the last batch of important bills passed and sent to the governor. Here’s a rundown of what happened over the weekend.
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Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial...
Texas to Expand Weekend Voting Ahead of Election Cycle
Texas is set to expand its early voting period for the next presidential election,...
Texas Lawmakers Conclude Session with $338B Budget, Bail Reform...
The 140th day of the Texas legislative session concluded this Monday as 181 lawmakers,...
Texas Legislature
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session...
Texas Lawmakers Conclude Session with $338B Budget, Bail Reform Stall, and Hemp Ban Debate
The 140th day of the Texas legislative session...
Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raises in Last-Minute Vote
On the last day of the legislative session,...
Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses
A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized...
Legislature Advances Bill to Shift Oversight of Alamo; Critics Urge Delay Until 2027
The Texas Legislature is moving forward with Senate Bill 3059, a measure that would transfer oversight...
Education
Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses
A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized...
Conference Committee Unveils Negotiated Budget
Texas lawmakers on Thursday unveiled the final negotiated...
School Funding Bill Heads for Passage with New Changes
Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a further revised...
House Sends Ten Commandments Bill Back to Committee
During floor debate on Wednesday, the Texas House...
Patrick Reportedly Unwilling to Back Any Basic Allotment Increase
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is reportedly unwilling to...
Healthcare
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and Sunday were packed with last-minute negotiations and deals in an...
Cutting Costs, Losing Coverage? The New Republicans Medicaid Proposal Explained
President Donald Trump's plan to extend and expand tax cuts is making waves in Texas, this time through Republican efforts to curb a tax loophole that Texas...
Kennedy Downplays Measles As Texas Battles Outbreak
During a visit to Texas A&M University, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made controversial remarks downplaying the significance of the state's ongoing measles outbreak, which...
Measles Cases Soar in the U.S., Driven by Misinformation and Reduced Public Health Support
As measles cases in the U.S. approach a 34-year high, public health officials face growing challenges to contain the outbreak, which has already led to multiple deaths,...
Texas Bills Seek To Expand Abortion Bans Beyond State Borders
Texas Senate Republicans are advancing a series of bills aimed at tightening abortion restrictions, expanding enforcement powers, and limiting access to abortion-related services—even across state lines. The proposed legislation, which introduces criminal penalties and...
