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Since 2007, Houston Democratic state Rep. Garnet Coleman – and others – have tried in vain to get just five words into Texas' hate crimes law: "or gender…
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Texas' top three elected leaders are looking to show a united front as the 2019 legislative session begins — and start fresh after the drama of last…
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Amid continued scrutiny over how lawmakers handle reports of sexual misconduct by their colleagues, members of the House on Wednesday are expected to…
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State lawmakers were back in Austin on Tuesday as the 86th regular session of the Texas Legislature convened. The day was mostly a big opening party:…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick missed the first day of the Texas Legislature on Tuesday to attend a border security meeting at the White House.Patrick, who attended…
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Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is the new speaker of the Texas House. The 150-member body selected him 147-0 shortly after being sworn in for the 2019…
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At a time when legislators are vowing to spend more money on public schools and slow the growth of Texans’ property tax bills, the state should have…
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After facing sexual harassment allegations, state Sen. Charles Schwertner has told the Senate's leader he no longer wants his post as chair of the…
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State lawmakers filed dozens of bills about educating kids ahead of Tuesday's start to the legislative session. The most interesting discussion at the…
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Texas is not a state known for strong environmental protections. The fact is, many green groups head into legislative sessions more concerned about…