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Texas Senate, Tyler Independent School District

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Tyler ISD reacts to Texas Senate passing $8.5 billion for education
East Texas will benefit from $8.5 billion in new state money once House Bill 2 is signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,

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KERA News · 19h
Texas Senate passes overhauled $8.5 billion public school funding bill
Texas Senate approves $8.5B for public schools, teacher pay raises

THC, Texas and cannabis

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Texas Senate moves to gut medical cannabis expansion after securing THC ban
The move could anger House members who agreed to ban recreational THC with assurances that veterans and others in need would have better access to the program.

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The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d
"See how we do things": Austin cannabis shop invites Texas lawmakers wanting to ban THC
Texas pushing through THC ban—Here's who's exempt

ICE, Texas and Senate Bill

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Texas bill requiring sheriffs to collaborate with ICE given initial approval by state House
The Texas House gave initial approval on Saturday to a bill that would require sheriffs to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by serving federal immigration warrants at local jails.

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The Texas Tribune on MSN · 17h
Texas sheriffs would have to collaborate with ICE under bill poised for governor’s desk
Texas bill requiring sheriffs assist ICE would cost Harris County $1M
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Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage
The House has preliminarily approved Senate Bill 10 even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional.
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After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda
A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows ...
Texas Senate gives initial approval to $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill late Thursday night that will inject $8.5 billion in new money for ...
Texas Advances Ten Commandments Mandate for Public Schools
Texas House gives preliminary approval to bill requiring Ten Commandments display in all public school classrooms across the state.
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Texas THC Industry Braces as Senate Bill 3 Threatens Economic and Social Fallout, Eyes on Governor Abbott's Decision
Texas Senate Bill 3, targeting THC in hemp products, advances to Governor Abbott, threatening the state's ...
Texas GOP seeks to block legal challenges against abortion
Texas Republicans are rolling ahead with a controversial bill that seeks to further restrict abortion access in the state, ...
Gov. Greg Abbott's moment: Key triumphs emerging from 2025 Texas legislative session
The Republican governor notched victories on school choice and other legislative priorities. He's emerging in a strong ...
Texas poised to ban social media for minors in a bold move that could rewrite online childhood
Texas is on the verge of enacting a law that would prohibit individuals under 18 from using social media platforms, sparking ...