:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8affda7a86b22d9088243431ae4543a2/Permian%20Highway%20Pipeline%20JV%20TT%2006.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas Could Give Landowners More Say In Eminent Domain Negotiations Under Bill Sent To Greg Abbottโs Desk")
After failing last session, lawmakers finalized a bill โ described as a โdelicate compromiseโ โ that provides new protections for landowners in negotiating with companies attempting to seize their land through eminent domain.
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Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.
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Bush’s announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.
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Senate Bill 321 would enroll new state workers in a cash-balance plan โ similar to a common 401(k) retirement account โ rather than the defined-benefit pension plan that current employees have.
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By neglecting to pass a bill that extends the life of state agencies, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick essentially signed a death warrant for the regulating agency for Texas law enforcement. On Wednesday, he said he wanted a special legislative session to revive failed Republican bills.
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