State Sen. Borris Miles (D-Tex.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Borris Miles (D-Tex.)
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Texas Senate passes budget plan with unanimous approval
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 period, allocating $153.5 billion in state revenue and $336 billion combined with federal funds.
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Texas Senate committee reviews new abortion legislation and exceptions
State legislators are considering new measures to clarify and enforce abortion regulations in Texas.
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Texas Senators push for school bus safety and regulatory efficiency
The Senate Transportation Committee recently reviewed two bills intended to enhance school bus safety.
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Senate approves budget plan with focus on education and tax cuts
The Senate has passed its version of the state budget for 2026-2027, allocating $153.5 billion in state revenue and a total of $336 billion when including federal funds.
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Texas Senate committee approves $1 billion annual fund for statewide water projects
Water projects in Texas are set to receive significant support following the unanimous approval of a bill by the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee.
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Texas Senate advances key legislation on THC ban and electrical demand
In a busy legislative week, the Texas Senate passed several significant bills following the end of the constitutional prohibition on considering legislation in the first 60 days of session.
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Texas Senate moves forward with total ban on all forms of THC
The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis.
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Texas Senate considers bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration
Texans seeking to register to vote may soon need to provide proof of citizenship, following the introduction of a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee.
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Texas Senate approves bills allowing religious activities and Ten Commandments display in schools
Students and faculty in Texas public schools may soon be allowed to engage in prayer and other religious activities during school hours, following the approval of a bill by the Senate.
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Texas Senate considers new approach to special education funding
The Senate Education Committee in Texas is considering a bill that could significantly alter the funding model for special education.
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Texas Senate approves Bitcoin reserve as state-held asset
Bitcoin could soon be a state-held asset in Texas following the approval of a new bill by the Senate.
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Texas Senate approves bills on dementia research and Bitcoin reserve
The Texas Senate has approved a bill to establish a new institute focused on finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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Texas senate panel backs teacher pay increase plan
Teachers in Texas could see a pay raise under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Education K-16 Committee.
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Texas considers creating state cryptocurrency reserve
The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee is reviewing a proposal that could see the state investing in cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin.
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Senate committee backs higher homestead exemption for Texas homeowners
The Senate Committee on Local Government has unanimously approved measures to increase the homestead exemption, allowing Texas homeowners to write off more property value before assessment.
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Texas Senate advances major school choice bill; awaits House decision
Following Governor Greg Abbott's recent emphasis on school choice as an urgent matter, the Texas Senate has passed a bill aimed at establishing education savings accounts for parents to utilize state funds for non-public educational services.
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Texas Senate files budget focusing on property tax cuts and school choice
The Texas Senate has introduced a state budget proposal for the upcoming biennium, featuring $32 billion allocated for property tax reductions.