Texas House To Discuss Transportation Funding Bills
Though the abortion debate has dominated headlines, the Texas House convenes Monday to discuss increasing funding for highway and transportation infrastructure projects.
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Though the abortion debate has dominated headlines, the Texas House convenes Monday to discuss increasing funding for highway and transportation infrastructure projects.
Former President George H.W. Bush is coming to the White House on Monday for a ceremony President Barack Obama is holding to recognize the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award.
Attorney General Greg Abbott has formally kicked off his 2014 campaign for governor a week after Gov. Perry said he wouldn't seek re-election.
Gov. Rick Perry told about 400 people in the town still reeling from a fertilizer plant explosion three months ago that the state will work to help rebuild West.
Republicans in the Texas Legislature have passed an omnibus abortion bill that is one of the most restrictive in the nation.
A Perry spokesman, Rich Parsons, told The Associated Press Friday that if the governor indicated he plans to take a trip to Israel, details will be announced "at the appropriate time."
The Texas Senate convened Friday afternoon to begin debate and ultimately vote on a bill to implement some of the nation's toughest abortion restrictions. Vocal demonstrators on both sides of the issue filled the Texas Capitol.
This time when the Texas Senate takes up tough new abortion restrictions, the chamber's top Republican is determined not to let anything — or anyone — derail a vote.
Midland's federal courthouse is to be rededicated to former presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush at a special ceremony on Friday in the family's former hometown.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst blamed the Texas abortion bill's defeat on an "unruly mob" of protestors. But that will not happen again, he promised.
Gov. Rick Perry announced that he will not seek a fourth full term next year. Meanwhile, a "major announcement" is awaited for long-serving Attorney General Greg Abbott.
The Texas Legislature has approved a mandatory sentence for 17-year-olds who commit capital crimes to life in prison with parole possible after 40 years.
The gun rush hasn't been limited to just buying. Over the last eight months, the ATF has licensed more people to sell guns in Texas, than in any other state. Hundreds more are waiting for agency approval.
Long-serving Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott will have a "major announcement" Sunday, fueling speculation that he will formally kick off his 2014 gubernatorial campaign.
The Texas Senate was poised to cast a final vote on tough new abortion restrictions after a committee approved the measure Thursday, and top Republicans and Democrats acknowledged there is little to stop it from becoming law this time.
