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SB 37, the sweeping higher education bill of the 89th session, will face a final vote in the House before the Senate considers changes.
Texas Senate Bill 3, targeting THC in hemp products, advances to Governor Abbott, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar industry.
A Republican-backed bill to require public schools to place the Ten Commandments in every classroom won preliminary approval Saturday. The vote was 88-49. The outcome sets the stage for the vote
A conflicted debate among Texas lawmakers Saturday ended with the passage of Senate Bill 8, a bill that reshapes how the state enforces immigration laws.The bi
A bill requiring Texas sheriffs to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for federal immigration warrants in local jails gained initial House approval.
A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNPolitical appointees would have more control over Texas universities’ courses and hiring under bill OK’d by HouseSenate Bill 37 would give more power to university regents, who are appointed by the governor, to vet and veto new curricula and administrators.
Texas would join a growing list of states pushing for the permanent adoption of daylight saving time. The measure now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.