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Texas Senate passes major property tax relief measures
In a significant move for Texas homeowners, the Texas Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 with a vote of 30-0.
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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 property tax relief bills
Senator Paul Bettencourt, representing Houston, along with the Senate Committee on Local Government, has successfully advanced Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2.
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Texas colleges collaborate on statewide initiative for improved corequisite education
As Texas institutions work to implement corequisite courses, the Deepening Corequisites Across Texas (DCAT) project continues to assist both two- and four-year institutions in overcoming shared challenges.
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Texas policy institutes launch blueprint for metro growth challenges
A coalition of Texas' leading policy institutes has introduced the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, a five-year plan aimed at addressing challenges related to the state's rapid population growth.
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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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Sen. Parker announces capital markets development bills
Senator Tan Parker announced the filing of a package of four bills, SJR 50, SB 1056, SB 1057, and SB 1058, aimed at encouraging the development of capital markets in Texas.
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Sen. Huffman announces bail reform package
Senator Joan Huffman has announced the filing of a comprehensive bail reform package following Governor Greg Abbott's designation of bail reform as an emergency item.
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Texas Senate passes SB 2, advancing education savings accounts proposal
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, a bill aimed at providing Texas parents with universal Education Savings Accounts.
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Rep. Mihaela Plesa announces bills for court-granted and automatic expunctions
Rep. Mihaela Plesa has introduced two legislative bills, HB 2006 and HB 2042, aimed at reforming the expunction process for individuals found innocent in Texas.
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Senator Bettencourt announces support for Texas Education Freedom Act
Senator Paul Bettencourt has announced his support for Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, joining Chairman Brandon Creighton and other Republican members of the Senate Education Committee.
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Texas lawmakers push forward with new school choice legislation
Today in Austin, Texas, Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston expressed his support for Senate Bill 2, known as the Texas Education Freedom Act.
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Rep. Spiller announces introduction of bills on faith and moral education in public schools
Texas State Representative David Spiller has introduced two legislative bills, HB 1425 and HB 2116, which aim to enhance the role of faith and moral education in public schools across the state.
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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.
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Texas Legislature begins; Senator Birdwell commits to serving District 22
The 89th Texas Legislature commenced on January 14, 2025, marking the beginning of another legislative session for State Senator Brian Birdwell, who represents Senate District 22.
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Texas Comptroller projects $194B in revenue for the state in 2026-27
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE), projecting $194.6 billion in revenue for general-purpose spending during the 2026-27 biennium.
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Texas physicians urge lawmakers to address social media safety for children
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) and the Texas Pediatric Society have addressed a committee of the Texas Legislature, emphasizing the need for policies that ensure safe technology use among young people and limit data mining of minors'...
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