The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party…
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Texas bill seeking to keep toxic “forever chemicals” off farmland misses key deadline
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattSupporters say the bill would protect farmland in Texas. Opponents say limiting PFAS chemicals…
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Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattHouse Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’…
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Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners’ insurance costs, but have few options
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattTexans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under…
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Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattThe legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A…
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Texas’ youngest learners are behind in math and reading. A pair of bills aims to get them back on track.
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattStudents who are behind in third grade rarely catch up. Texas lawmakers want to…
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DPS urges motorists to use caution around motorcyclists
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattMay is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month As part of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness…
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Texas will share equipment database with local fire departments to help beat wildfires
by Jamy Wyattby Jamy WyattThe legislation, which won unanimous approval in both chambers, was written following the state’s…