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Bill that would increase oversight of Texas’ largest energy users gets initial approval in Texas House
The proposal is meant to help the state better manage its electric supply during times of high demand. Critics say the ...
Bill that gives Texas increased oversight of largest energy users wins Legislature’s approval
A bill that gives Texas oversight over energy transactions between power generators and the state’s largest consumers of electricity heads to Gov. Greg Abbott after the Texas Legislature agreed on ...
Senators soften student discipline bill, giving Texas schools more flexibility
Texas Senate revamps student discipline rules for flexibility, to address classroom disruptions impacting learning.
Texas lawmakers vow to revive bill targeting apartment building safety after legislative session ends
Despite the clock running out on SB 1802, Sen. Alvarado said she is not stopping her fight to address broken elevator issues at Texas apartments. She said she plans to reintroduce the same bill during ...
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Texas' $338 billion budget passes Senate, heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas Legislature has passed a $338 billion state budget for the next two years, which now heads to Governor Greg Abbott ...
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Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the ...