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From ‘terrible’ to ‘finest ever’ Texas lawmakers rank the 89th legislative session
After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas’ 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more than 1,200 bills. While some lawmakers believe great work was done this year, ...
The Texas Legislature wrapped up its 2025 legislative session Monday. Here's what happened
Monday was "sine die" for the Texas Legislature — the last day of the 89th legislative session. Here’s what happened under ...
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship ...
Texas leaders say they passed property tax relief, again, after taxes went up
In the last few legislative sessions, the governor and leaders of the Texas legislature claim they passed a conservative ...
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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
Texas GOP lawmakers exit the 2025 legislative session having taken care of their top two education priorities: private school ...
Lawmakers pass more than 1,200 bills in 140 days. Here are some highlights
AUSTIN _ For 140 days during the 89th Texas Legislature, 150 members state representatives and 31 senators took thousands of ...
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Texas Legislature wraps up: lawmakers pass major education, THC, and bail reform bills
The 89th Texas Legislative Session officially came to a close Monday after 140 days of heated debates, policy priorities, and ...
These new Texas bills target THC, taxes, schools. Will all of them become law?
The Texas Legislature approved a bill increasing the homestead exemption on school property taxes by $40,000 to $140,000. Homeowners who are 65 or older would see their exemption increase to $200,000 ...