This bill appropriates funding to accomplish the expansion plan passed last session in creating the Broadband Development Office.
While House Bill 25 isn't the only proposal to keep students in competition with peers of their own biological sex, it cleared several key hurdles that killed previous versions.
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.
House Speaker Dade Phelan said the broadband expansion legislation will be brought before the governor by May.
This week — a detailed look at the plot points in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
With two Democrats and two Republicans officially in the race for speaker, more candidates are expected to file in the coming week.
In tandem with the federal government's rural broadband expansion program, Texas legislators have advised Governor Abbott to facilitate the effort with state-crafted policies.
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan alleges that Speaker Dennis Bonnen wanted him to challenge 10 GOP House members in exchange for press passes.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
