State Senate Committee Approves 2-Year Budget
A state Senate committee has approved the next two-year state budget, using $3 billion from the Rainy Day Fund.
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A state Senate committee has approved the next two-year state budget, using $3 billion from the Rainy Day Fund.
Lawmakers in several states are trying to pass legislation to make online daters more aware of potential pitfalls.
The court ruled in a suit filed by Texas prison inmate Harvey Sossamon, who complained that he was denied the chance to participate in Christian worship services.
The Texas House passed legislation Tuesday that would make it harder for citizens to block permits for industrial plants that emit pollutants.
Mayoral candidates Mike Rawlings, David Kunkle, Ron Natinsky and Edward Okpa discussed a range of issues surrounding the city Tuesday during a mayoral debate held at Southern Methodist University.
Hispanics would get more political power under a redistricting proposal approved Tuesday by a Texas House committee.
A bipartisan group is expected to meet with President Obama on Tuesday to discuss revamping the immigration system.
Democratic sources say former Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez is expected to run for U.S. Senate in Texas, giving Democrats a high-profile recruit to fill the seat being vacated by GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Rep. Paul is taking a step toward a presidential bid by setting up a committee to help him test the waters for a possible run.
The Texas House has approved legislation that would eliminate the slower nighttime speed limit of 65 mph.
A hotline for Texans who had their personal information exposed to the public remained overwhelmed with calls Thursday.
Former state representative Terri Hodge was released from prison Thursday afternoon.
The Texas Senate has voted to allow prosecutors to charge "sexting" teens with a misdemeanor.
A state Senate committee has approved legislation giving Texas school districts more leeway in dealing with lower funding.
Gov. Rick Perry is taking a dim view of efforts to raise more money for the strapped Texas budget.
