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Texas lawmakers hear arguments over bill to cut DART funding
Members of the House Transportation Committee held a first hearing over a controversial bill to cut DART's funding by 25%.
The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it 'pro-eviction' legislation
“A homeowner testified a squatter broke into her Mesquite home, sold her belongings for pennies on the dollar, and then a JP ...
Texas Senate passes private school vouchers bill; heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school ...
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Can this Texas House bill help curb high ticket prices? Depends whom you ask
A bill pending in the Texas House of Representatives aims to address some common frustrations with the ticketing process by ...
Texas lawmakers are considering a funding bill putting Houston, Harris County officials at odds
A proposal to cut Houston in on revenue generated through the county's toll roads is threatening the city's relationship with ...
Texas property tax cut bill could bring relief to some homeowners. Here's what's proposed.
Senior Texans and those with disabilities could see big savings on their property tax bill next year if a Senate proposal ...
Texas Senate passes bill to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico on state maps and documents
The bill follows President Donald Trump's executive order that directed federal agencies to change the body of water's name ...
'Damn good ROI' | Matthew McConaughey testifies in front of Texas House, backs bill increasing film incentives
McConaughey said one of the only regrets across his career in film and television is not filming more in Texas.
Is a 'nuclear power renaissance' coming to Texas? House Bill 14 proposes to boost industry
House Bill 14 would set up a new state office to administer grants of up to $200 million to private companies to build ...