Proposed legislation includes increased penalties for retail theft, car burglaries and forgery, among others.…
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Casinos and sports betting won’t win approval in Texas House, group of GOP members say
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasGambling critics hope the net loss of more than a dozen votes for sports…
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Texas Volunteer Fire Departments receive $2.1 million in grants
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasOn March 5, 2025, Texas A&M Forest Service held the second of three funding…
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Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of…
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How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasFrom requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors…
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DPS increases enforcement for Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) increased patrols on roads beginning this past…
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Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the…
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Christi Craddick, Don Huffines announce bids for Texas comptroller after Hegar tapped for A&M chancellor
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasHegar’s impending departure from the comptroller’s seat creates a rare opening for one of…
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Texas Senate panel advances bill requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe committee also gave initial approval to a bill that would allow prayer in…
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Former Uvalde mayor files Texas bill to improve law enforcement response to mass shootings
by MyParisTexasby MyParisTexasThe bill would require school districts and law enforcement to meet once a year…