Texas Lottery Commission says couriers no longer allowed to sell tickets
The announcement is a switch from the commission's years-long claim it had no control over the practice.
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The announcement is a switch from the commission's years-long claim it had no control over the practice.
For the first time, the new Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows said school choice will pass.
Homeowners already saw a property tax cut in 2023.
From the Senate, the bill will head to the House.
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.
There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The speaker assigns committee chairmanships and can push for a bill's passage or kill it.
A new Texas bill allows school boards to review and remove books deemed inappropriate, sparking debates among educators and parents about its impact on children.
On Tuesday, the Texas House elected Dustin Burrows, a supporter of Governor Greg Abbott's school voucher plan, as the House Speaker, suggesting a possible shift in education policy.
During the next 140 days, Burrows will lead the House in developing and approving a state budget in conjunction with the Senator.
Over the next 140 days, lawmakers will have to develop and approve their spending blueprint.
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.
A number of House Republicans from around North Texas joined Paxton in backing David Cook.
Texas laws affecting car drivers, taxpayers and more take effect starting Jan.1 .
Starting in 2025, Texas drivers won't need to take their vehicle for a safety inspection, but they'll pay a slightly higher registration fee.
An earlier subpoena delayed Roberson's Oct. 17 execution. A new execution date hasn't been set.
The Beaumont Republican has been under attack from other Republicans who say he is not sufficiently conservative.
Patrick announced Wednesday that Senate Bill 3, which will be considered during the upcoming legislative session, aims to ban all forms of consumable THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
