Texas is already facing water shortages. Here’s the big choice lawmakers face in finding a solution
A Senate bill would earmark 80% of funds for "new" water projects like desalination plants and pipelines from other states. A House bill lets regulators decide.
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Texas lawmakers will debate saving the state’s water supply after key legislation is introduced
The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how ...
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The Texas Senate wants more — and smaller — starter homes in new neighborhoods
The goal of the new legislation is to help drive down the cost of housing so that more Texans can afford homes.
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With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
After decades of growth in solar and wind put Texas among the nation’s top producers of renewable energy, the state’s leaders ...
In Texas, Christian right grows confident and assertive
Emboldened by court rulings and election victories, the Christian right is outspoken as it pushes its moral views through the ...
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WED: Texas visitor with measles traveled through Los Lunas-area, + More
A Texas visitor infected with measles recently made the rounds in the Los Lunas area — going to a funeral, dining out and ...
Irving planners green light zoning proposal for Las Vegas Sands after heated meeting
During a marathon public comment session, most speakers critiqued Sands Corp.’s plans, citing a range of concerns regarding ...
Texas Senate committee advances bills to bring the Ten Commandments and prayer to public schools
SB 10 would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in all classrooms. SB 11 would require school boards to vote on ...
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Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people
HB 239 echoes 2017’s Senate Bill 6 — a focal point in the Legislature ... bathrooms applying to state and county-owned facilities like the Texas Capitol, public schools or agency buildings. The bill ...
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My 5 Cents: New bill aims to secure Texas elections through citizenship verification
By Texas Senator Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 The pace of session continues to pick up and important deadlines are ...
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Rep. Hickland introduces bill banning flags other than U.S. state and local at government buildings
State Rep. Hillary Hickland introduced a bill last week in the Texas Legislature that would ban flags other than the U.S., state and local flags from flying at government buildings.
Here's what UT, Texas A&M said about funding, DEI-ban in first House education hearing
House Higher Education Committee chair says university research and workforce are priorities. Expanding DEI ban not crucial because of SB 17's success ...