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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.
Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.
Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.
The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin ...
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Tom Craddick and Kevin Sparks sworn in for new terms in Texas Legislature
Tom Craddick and Kevin Sparks were sworn in for new terms, representing Districts 82 and 31 in the Texas Legislature, ...
Is the Texas Lottery in jeopardy? Here's what one state representative is saying
Freshman Republican says the Texas lottery is due for sunset review and there are discussions about eliminating it.
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Texas State Representative-Elect files bill requiring schools to notify parents of charges against teachers
House Bill 1551 would require schools to notify parents within two days if a school or district employee is charged with ...
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...
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Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker
The Texas House of Representatives elected Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) as its next speaker of the house. The House voted 85-55 ...
Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...
Brazos Valley representative talks school voucher plans for 89th Texas Legislature
When the conversation turned toward school vouchers, Representative Gerdes said it was the defining issue of the 89th Legislature.