Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness…
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Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattTexas’ conservative Legislature has again and again refused to mandate that most private businesses…
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Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattTexas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next…
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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattAn agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to…
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Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattA boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are…
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House Bill 6, which now heads to the governor, targets the increase in violence…
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Nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards are open until June 13
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattEach September, the Public Safety Office has the honor of hosting the Star of…