Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
The Texas Legislature is back in session this week. Here’s what to watch
House members will kick off the session by electing a new House speaker, which comes after months of GOP infighting.
What both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish in the 89th Texas legislative session
The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.
Your Texas, Your Issues: We’re tracking the 89th Texas legislative session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Jan. 14, 2025 and runs through June 2, 2025. The Dallas Morning News is tracking key issues, players, and
Texas legislature begins with speaker race
The 89th Texas legislative session is starting Tuesday. The body has to select a House Speaker and David Cook and Dustin Burrows top the list.
Texas legislative session | What to know about school choice legislation, fight for House speaker
Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.
How long is the 89th Texas legislative session?
Tuesday marks the start of the session, when lawmakers from around Texas will gather at the state's capital. How long is the 89th Texas legislative session? Massive and dense structures have been discovered beneath the surface of Mars,
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