Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary new dynamic
The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...
Community Impact Newspaper3h
Cy-Fair entities shift to surface water with multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects
Water authorities serving the Cy-Fair area are ramping up efforts to convert a larger portion of their water supply to ...
Texas Gov. Abbott signals he's open to legislative 'clarity' on abortion ban but defends law
"Protecting the life of the mother is of paramount importance... any doctor who fails to do that is actually violating their ...
Texas eyes homestead exemption raise, property tax cut. How much could homeowners save?
A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out ...
News Nation on MSN22h
What is the SAVE Act and is it needed for honest elections?
A bill that would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship goes before the House of Representatives this week ...
KERA News22h
As new Texas Hispanic caucus leader, Romero prepares for fierce battle over immigration
Almost immediately after assuming his new role as chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, state Rep. Ramón ...
Texas Legislature considers paying much more for school safety
Since Texas passed a law in 2023 requiring public school districts to have an armed officer at each campus, districts have ...
With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session
It only took the Texas Senate 22 days from the start of this year’s legislative session to introduce, debate and pass its ...
Odessa American1d
As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
The Texas Observer1d
Trans Texans are Under Attack (Again), But Advocates Aren’t Giving In
With another legislative session that could pile on even more anti-trans policies, LBGTQ+ groups grapple with how to protect ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph1d
Abbott wants to set a high bar for local tax increases
Gov. Greg Abbott, in his bid to curb Texas’ high property taxes, wants Texas voters to have the final say on any property tax ...
Governing1d
Despite Slowing Revenues, Property Tax Cuts Are All the Rage
Most red states are looking to reduce property tax burdens, which have increased along with home values. Finding ways of replacing lost revenues for locals remains a challenge.