A bill is in Texas legislature right now that would make it much easier for landlords to evict tenants
"I'm not sure how much worse you can get than evicting people without a trial," Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center Founder Mark ...
Texas Senate passes $336 billion state budget. Here's what's proposed for 2026-27.
The Texas Senate quickly passed its version of the state's proposed budget, which would fund the operations of the state ...
Texas Standard12h
Legislative look ahead: Lawmakers consider a bill that could crack down on squatting in Texas
Andrew Schneider, who covers state politics at Houston Public Media, said he has been watching Senate Bill 38, which sets up ...
Texas legislative committees turn focus on enhanced educational rights
The Texas House and Senate Education Committees are working to find a balance when it comes to enhancing the rights of ...
Houston Public Media12h
Houston lawmaker’s bill to combat squatting set to advance in Texas Senate
Supporters of Senate Bill 38 say it’s needed to protect private property rights. Opponents say it threatens to undermine the ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN6d
These are the proposals lawmakers hope will save Texas’ water supply. Track them here.
Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals ...
Here’s what’s behind the bill to eliminate the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
A bill to eliminate the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is a response to landowner rights as it relates to the state’s ...
Texas Senate passes priority bills, from affordable housing to parental rights
The Texas Senate continues to pass legislative priorities, from affordable housing to parental rights. Most bills received ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN5d
Different pace and priorities separate Texas Senate and House on school vouchers
The gaps over eligibility and on spending levels are narrower than the fundamental differences of the previous session.
After years of record growth, Texas clean energy faces challenges in Washington and at home
Texas could lose the most clean energy investment and jobs of any state if the Texas Legislature and the U.S. Congress turn ...
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Bill to limit legislation introductions heard won’t move forward this session
BOISE — The House Health and Welfare Committee on Monday heard a bill that would limit the number of bills House members ...
Dallas Morning News3d
The Texas Legislature is in session. Here’s what you need to know
The process begins with “first reading ... to do interim studies that could produce legislation in the next session. Nolan covers Texas politics. Before relocating to Austin in June 2024 ...