Legislature Enters Home Stretch With Many Of The Session’s Biggest Issues Unresolved
The list of potential hurdles includes property tax cuts, school choice, the power grid, the state budget, plus diversity and tenure in higher education.
Read MoreMay 5, 2023 | Business & Economy, Health & Medical, Politics, State News
The list of potential hurdles includes property tax cuts, school choice, the power grid, the state budget, plus diversity and tenure in higher education.
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 | Health & Medical, Politics, State News
House Bill 3377 was authored by freshman state Rep. Venton Jones, the Legislature’s first openly HIV-positive member. It’s received overwhelming public and bipartisan support.
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 | Lifestyles, Politics, State News
Opponents of church-state separation have been emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the growing acceptance of Christian nationalism on the right.
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 | State News
A bill making its way through the Texas House would establish a task force to study the feasibility of imposing a mileage tax on drivers in the state. The bill aims to replace the state gas tax with a mileage tax that would charge drivers for every mile they drive. Many Texans are concerned about the implications of this proposed legislation, which could have far-reaching consequences for drivers in the state.
Read MoreMay 3, 2023 | Business & Economy, Science & Technology, State News
Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake said renewable energy could be critical to preventing power outages this summer. Renewable energy supporters said the grid’s reliability doesn’t hinge on wind and solar.
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