Austin police opposing bill that would give DPS control of Congress Avenue downtown
HB 470 would expand the "Capitol Complex," giving the Texas Department of Public Safety jurisdiction over 18 blocks around ...
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Casinos and sports betting won’t win approval in Texas House, group of GOP members say
Gambling critics hope the net loss of more than a dozen votes for sports betting — and 10 votes for casinos — will be enough ...
Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring
Several of Texas’ top Republicans are defending Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick to head the state’s water agency following pointed ...
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GOP legislator files bill to stop “furries” from using litter boxes in schools
Texas legislator Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has introduced The FURRIES Act, legislation to punish students who act like non-human ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touts a new ally in his school voucher push
As state House members began debating a school voucher plan on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott appeared more optimistic than ever ...
Proposed Texas laws target proliferation of AI-generated child pornography
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say Texas laws need to be updated to target a proliferation of AI-generated child ...
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Texas House Republicans get an earful from the opposition on proposed school voucher program
If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to ...
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Texas GOP Leaders Defend Appointee After Tense Exchange Over Diversity Hiring
Texas GOP Leaders Defend Appointee After Tense Exchange Over Diversity Hiring AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An appointee of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wiped away tears and gave an emotional defense of her ...