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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.
Representative Leach: Texas House creates Texas “DOGE Committee to shrink government and eliminate waste”
Texas State Representative Jeff Leach announced that the Texas House has established the Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency, known as the 'DOGE Committee', to address inefficiencies and wasteful spending in the state.
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Rep. Spiller announces introduction of bills on faith and moral education in public schools
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
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.
Senator Creighton introduces Texas Education Freedom Act
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 25, 2025
Today, Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 2, known as the Texas Education Freedom Act.
Texas House and Senate introduce 2026-27 budget bills focusing on conservative priorities
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 22, 2025
Leaders in the Texas House and Senate have introduced base budget bills for the 2026-27 biennium.
Texas senator files bill to create Homeland Security Division
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 19, 2025
Senator Tan Parker of Texas has introduced a new bill, SB 780, aimed at enhancing the state's security infrastructure.
Texas manufacturers outline key legislative priorities for 2025
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 19, 2025
The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) has announced its top ten policy priorities for the 89th Legislature in 2025.
Texas Comptroller projects $194B in revenue for the state in 2026-27
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 15, 2025
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.
Senator Bettencourt introduces bipartisan-supported "Sensible 4" education reform package
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 13, 2024
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has introduced a set of bills known as the "Sensible 4" for Public Education ahead of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, starting January 14, 2025.
Bettencourt introduces 'Integrity-7' bills focusing on Texas election transparency
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has pre-filed a series of bills known as the "Integrity 7" in anticipation of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, which is set to commence on January 14, 2025.
Hull pre-files eight priority bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 26, 2024
Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (R-Houston) has pre-filed eight priority bills ahead of the 2025, or 89th, Texas legislative session.
Tepper files initial legislative priorities
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock) has filed his initial legislative priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas legislative session.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
Senator Brandon Creighton on DEI reforms: 'Our work isn't done—we'll keep up the momentum'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Brandon Creighton, State Senator of District 4 in Texas, said that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reforms for higher education institutions have made a significant impact at Texas A&M University but emphasized that the work is ongoing.
Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick: 'School choice is my top policy priority'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Dan Patrick, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, has declared school choice as his primary policy focus.
Spiller files bills to prohibit foreign land ownership in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
North Texas lawmaker State Representative David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has filed two bills aimed at prohibiting foreign land ownership in the state.
Patterson's suite of bills aims to protect minors
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth-area Texas State Representative Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) has introduced a series of bills aimed at protecting minors ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Harrison files bill to 'rein in administrative state in Texas'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth-area Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session, aiming to abolish regulations that have not undergone review.
Cain files legislation to block enforcement of 'red flag' laws
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Houston-area Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has introduced legislation aimed at defending Texans' Second Amendment rights ahead of the 2025, or 89th, legislative session.
Sen. Creighton: Teachers' unions ‘killed’ the ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 6, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said the Teacher Bill of Rights addressed teachers' top concerns—safety, validation from administrators, and compensation—but was blocked by unions in the House to prevent a Republican from passing it. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
