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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders ...
‘Texas-sized’ water package passes Legislature making $20 billion investment closer to reality
A sweeping Texas bill designed to avert the looming possibility of a water crisis passed a final legislative hurdle Friday ...
These new Texas bills target THC, taxes, schools. Will all of them become law?
The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...
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Join us June 18 for a conversation with San Antonio lawmakers about the 2025 Legislative Session
We’ll discuss bills that the Legislature passed, how San Antonians will be affected and what they should know going forward.
Hemp industry among those urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto bill that bans THC products in Texas
On the final day of the Texas legislative session, the hemp industry, veterans, and other advocates urged Gov. Greg Abbott to ...
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Texas Legislature deadlocks on giving attorney general more authority to crack down on election crimes
Ken Paxton sought more power for his office to take up election cases But lawmakers haven’t agreed on a measure that would ...
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Texas Legislature gives new city of Starbase authority to shut down local beach for SpaceX launches
Local organizations strongly opposed the measure, hosting phone banking events to urge lawmakers to vote against the bill.
Casino gambling in Texas less likely after tough legislative session for proponents
After making strides in the 2023 Texas legislative session, the movement for state-sanctioned casino gambling and sports ...