The Texas House began voting on agency sunset legislation this week, first approving the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners that caused a post-session stir in 2019 after it was not renewed.
Certain school district property tax incentives would be eliminated from state code if a bill filed in the Texas House were to pass.
A delayed cold front caused temperatures to remain higher longer than expected which caused slim margins on Texas' power grid.
The Maintenance and Operations rate is the main factor in the property taxes citizens pay, and a new bill aims to eliminate it for school districts.
The City of Austin has enacted significant reforms to policing and public safety since 2017 including a massive budget cut and redirection for its police department.
Pending the most recent two nominations, the Public Utility Commission will only need one more appointment to replace current Chairman Arthur D'Andrea.
Some of Texas' power companies amassed large debts during the February winter storm as electricity prices skyrocketed.
Luther will officially avoid having to serve her remaining five-day jail sentence and payment of a $7,000 fine.
This week — Abbott's emergency items make progress, Dan Patrick draws a familiar challenger, and federal aid leaves a question mark over budget discussions.
A heavyweight 2022 clash appears to be on the horizon after Land Commissioner George P. Bush criticized Attorney General Ken Paxton in a radio appearance.
Approaching two years since its first recission of the public grounds camping and laying prohibition, the City of Austin continues its efforts to reduce the unsheltered homeless population.
According to Speaker Phelan, the slate of bills is the first wave of this session's health care-related priority legislation.
The discretionary portion of the Senate's budget is below the population plus inflation line.
As the distribution of vaccines picks up, some officials have suggested proof of vaccination requirements in order to participate in day-to-day commerce and movement.
The Texas governor's rebuke of Major League Baseball is the latest in a furious political fight over election security legislation.
Two years after the marquee property tax reform of the 2019 session, some lawmakers look to continue to build toward more changes.
This week — a look at the state budget, votes on utility reform bills, and agency budget requests.
The Public Utility Commission is primed for new leadership after a slew of resignations after the Texas blackouts.
The Texas legislature has one constitutional mandate every session: to pass a balanced budget.
The Texas House's set of electricity priority bills passed first muster on Tuesday and will now be up for final passage on Wednesday.
