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What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
Lawmakers will debate the future of public education, find ways to spend nearly $200 billion in tax money and wrangle over divisive issues over the next
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
The 89th legislative session | Texas Monthly
A look at some of the issues expected to come up within this session and what a new speaker could mean going forward.
What KXAN is watching during the 89th Legislative Session
Texas lawmakers enter their 89th legislative session on Jan. 14. With more than 2,000 bills already filed, lawmakers will have a busy five months ahead.
Texas lawmaker Venton Jones proposes to partner on first day of 89th legislative session
Who is Venton Jones? Jones represents Texas House District 100, encompassing central Dallas and parts of downtown. Recently, he was elected as the Texas House Democratic Caucus Wh
Here's what to expect as Texas Legislature heads back in session
The 89th Texas legislative session begins, addressing key issues like education, LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, cannabis, and immigration.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
New East Texas house members sworn in as 89th Legislative Session begins
State Representative Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) fills in the seat left by retired former State Representative Matt Schaefer. State Representative Joanne Shofner (R-Nacogdoches) began her first term as well.
High-speed rail, transit funds among Texas Legislature bill filings this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
A new poll finds immigration and the economy are the top issues Texans want lawmakers to tackle in 2025. Public education, crime and property taxes were among other top priorities. 47% of Texans believe the state is on the right track,
Texas lawmakers wrap up 2nd day of legislative session
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Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or ...
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Senators discuss priorities for 89th legislative session
AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - Tuesday kicked off the beginning of the 89th Texas Legislative Session at the state capitol in Austin. The normal session will last 140 days, and with over 2,600 bills ...
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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 ...
Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the ...
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State Sen. Kevin Sparks selected for five committees this session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced committee appointments for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, with Sen. Kevin Sparks ...
89th Legislative session including school vouches and water issues
Nadya Suleman, who is known to the world as Octomom after giving birth to octuplets, shared a rare glimpse into her life as a ...
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Increased education funding focus for Allen ISD as legislative session opens
Allen ISD officials are pressing state lawmakers for increased education funding as the 89th Texas Legislative Session opens, ...
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 Valley.