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From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s ...
Texas Senate passes bill that could shift beach control in South Texas
SB 2188, which passed in the Texas Senate Thursday, would allow Elon Musk's proposed Starbase City to oversee weekday ...
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Texas Senate bill seeks to limit faculty senate influence at colleges, universities
The Legislature is considering bills that would curb the influence of faculty at colleges and universities, and add oversight ...
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Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate
One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement ...
Dispute over 19th-century Texas abortion ban complicates efforts to clarify new laws
Abortion funds argue the proposals could help revive pre-Roe bans, but others say their benefits outweigh potential costs.
Bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship clears Texas Senate
Opponents argue the bill creates unnecessary barriers to voting, while proponents claim it is necessary to prevent ...
Texas House bill would ban all THC products except beverages, largely mirroring Senate's version
Texas House lawmakers on Monday laid out a proposal to ban nearly all edible THC products, dealing a blow to hemp advocates ...
Texas ‘within reach’ of education savings account as Senate bill nears vote on House floor
The updated proposal that moves to the full House for consideration would prioritize students transitioning from public to ...