With the death of Senate Bill 9, the upper chamber now waits to see if the House approves its amendments adding school choice to House Bill 100.
The bill creates the Office of School Safety and Security, shortens truancy absences, and requires disciplinary records to be shared between schools.
The technology is increasingly looked at as a method for emissions reduction without eliminating oil and gas production.
This week — TEXIT makes its biennial return to the state Capitol, one senator hesitates on Russia divestment bill, and those lending their names to the House economic development bill are listed.
Members of the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature have offered a variety of proposals to strengthen school security.
Patrick appointed 12 Republicans and one Democrat to chair the Senate's committees, calling them the "best equipped group of senators in Texas history."
The former president criticized “those that firmly insisted on no exceptions, even in the case of rape, incest, or life of the mother.”
Sen. Robert Nichols voiced his potential support for increased gun restrictions, expanded abortion access, and opposed Governor Greg Abbott on school choice.
The Texas legislature's directed power grid reforms remain a work in progress as state officials deliberate the future of ERCOT.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
Rep. Jeff Cason attached a pornography-restricting amendment to priority broadband legislation and it is now the biggest point of contention between the two chambers.
This week — Sid Miller jumps into puberty blocker debate, alcohol-to-go nears the finish line, and budget conference committee begins.
