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Texas legislature approves $338B state budget for next two years
The Texas legislature has come to an agreement on the $338 billion budget that will fund state agencies and priorities over ...
Critics: Texas legislature passes 'California style budgeting'
On the third to last day of session, the Texas legislature advanced a two-year $338 billion budget that fiscal conservatives ...
As the Texas legislative session ends, a look at major bills and changes that impact you
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
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ACLU Denounces Texas Legislation Targeting Foreign Property Ownership
The ACLU is denouncing a controversial Texas bill that bars residents of certain countries from purchasing or leasing ...
The scourge of timeshares: Vacation interests cause problems when it’s time to exit
When the ward of an estate has been found to be incapacitated and a guardian is appointed, he or she handles the ward’s ...
Texas is headed for a drought—but lawmakers won’t do the one thing necessary to save its water supply
Texas property owners can use nearly as much water under their land as they want. That’s unlikely to change even as the state ...
Texas Senate advances bill mandating sheriffs to partner with federal authorities in immigration enforcement
SB 8 would require sheriffs in most Texas counties to request 287(g) agreements with ICE, where local officers help federal agents enforce immigration law.
Texas Legislature approves $338B two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief
Money for water systems, a boost in public school spending and school vouchers are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus.