News

Independent Journal Review1h
GOP Effort To Strip Illegal Immigrants Of Taxpayer-Funded Benefits Fails In Senate
Senate Democrats moved to block Republican efforts Monday evening to strip illegal immigrants of taxpayer-funded benefits ...
Houston scored big wins in the Texas Legislature this session. Here's how you'll benefit.
Houston officials brought a team of six people to Austin for this year's legislative session in what city leaders are calling ...
Senate plods along as Republicans negotiate key portions of Trump's bill: Live updates
The finish line will come after a whirlwind of votes, nicknamed a "vote-a-rama," on what are expected to be dozens of amendments.
E&E News32m
Senate megabill, energy tax provisions in limbo
The chamber has been debating for more than 20 hours. A Republican amendment to modify energy credit rollbacks and remove a ...
Gov. Greg Abbott sets date for special election in North Texas Senate seat
The election for the North Texas seat held by former state Sen. Kelly Hancock will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, Gov. Greg Abbott ...
With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower
A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on ...
IonQ Stock Surges as Texas Legislature Passes Quantum Initiative It Backed
Shares of quantum computer maker IonQ jumped 9% Monday after the Texas legislature passed a bill backed by the firm that would set up the state to be a major hub for quantum technology.
Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.
As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming years.