Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists Senate priority bills for the 2025 legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his Senate priorities for the 89th legislative session. Of his 40 priority bills, the 25 he laid out in his announcement include school choice, investing in water supply,
Texas Lt. Gov. announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), who serves as president of the Texas Senate, announced 25 of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th legislative session on Wednesday. State senators file thousands of bills each legislative session,
Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this session to help fund special education and educator pay raises.
‘Texas DOGE’ and a higher homestead exemption: Here are Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday laid out his top priorities this legislative session that range from bipartisan issues, such as investing in water supplies and combating Alzheimer’s, to GOP talking points,
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rolls out his top 25 bills for the State Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon announcing the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session.
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Hegar: Legislative session an opportunity to invest in Texas
An ongoing challenge for Texas is keeping up with infrastructure, including water, transportation, broadband and reliable ...
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Fort Bend County commissioners support additional district courts in legislative session
At a Jan. 28 meeting, Fort Bend County commissioners approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 328 filed by Sen. Joan ...
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Private school officials await Legislature's decision on school choice
Neither Bridges nor Nagore has met new local state representatives Trey Wharton and Paul Dyson. Bridges said he intends to ...
Democrat who survived Republican challenge says Dems will have influence during legislative session
Despite Governor Abbott endorsing her Republican opponent and spending money to oust her, Rep. Plesa won re-election as a ...
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This Week in Texas: In Austin for start of legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session has convened in Austin, Texas, for 2025. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expected ...
As Texas Legislature gets underway, here's what ACC seeks, fears this legislative session
An ACC vice chancellor said the college is monitoring legislative proposals related to HB 8, lobbying, undocumented students ...
Brazos Valley lawmakers discuss plans to address water rights in legislative session
While the session is still early, lawmakers are ready to address the issues at hand and protect water resources in the Brazos ...
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Letters to the Editor — So what will the Texas Legislature accomplish this session?
The 89th Legislature is poised to ban the minority ... As we prepare for the new Texas legislative session, I would implore my fellow Republicans to remember Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment ...
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Odessa Arts and Texans for the Arts push for funding and creativity at the 89th Legislative Session
ODESSA, Texas — Just one week into the 89th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers are tackling a packed agenda. Among the issues on the table is the state’s vibrant arts culture, which ...
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Chancellor includes legislative update at CTC board meeting
During Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at Central Texas College, Chancellor Michele Carter advised board ...