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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

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Border bills welcome 89th Texas Legislature

Before the Texas's 89th Legislature began Tuesday, state representatives and senators had already filed over 2,300 bills, including several relating to immigration, border security and citizenship.

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Texas kicks off 89th legislative session with new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill

Texas state Senator Charles Schwertner has introduced a bill in the new legislative session to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the Lone Star State. “It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,

Republican Dustin Burrows elected Speaker of Texas House

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Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected

The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.

Texas Public Radio · 9h

Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying both the house and senate are required to pass legislation and he’s “counting” on Burrows to pass conservative legislation.

Christian extremists turned Texas’ vote for House speaker into a far-right rally

The Texas Capitol turned into a hotbed for Christian nationalists as faith leaders gathered inside and outside the statehouse — and called for an end to the separation of church and state.

Texas Senator Files Bill to Establish First State-Level Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

The new state legislation would position Texas “at the forefront of the digital economy,” Senator Charles Schwertner noted.

The Texas Tribune on MSN7d

Can these 5 bills to expand voting access in Texas win bipartisan support in the Legislature?

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.

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Migrant detention bill before U.S. Senate could give Texas more sway over immigration policy

Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge ...

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Texas-style immigration bill moves through House committee

Proposed Idaho bill would allow police enforcement, with first offense of ‘illegal entry’ being a misdemeanor and second ...

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Should Texas finally regulate hidden fees on electricity bills?

Should Texas regulate hidden fees on electricity bills? Now’s the time to end this sneaky way to get more revenue.

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Greg Abbott Issues Warning to Texas A&M President Over DEI

Texas A&M University had planned to send a delegation to a conference that white and Asian people were ineligible to attend.

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Texas Restaurant Association outlines legislative priorities, focus on credit card fees

Texas lawmakers convened from across the state for the start of the 89th Legislative Session. This marks the beginning of ...

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Texas 'most extreme’ in anti-LGBTQ bills, advocates say. How supporters plan to fight back

Texas is one of the 'most extreme' states on LGBTQ issues, advocates say, adding that it's a bellwether for what may come ...

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