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.
Transportation bills to follow in the Texas Legislature this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
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,
Texas lawmakers will have $24B surplus to work with this session, comptroller says
Texas is in good financial shape,” Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday when he announced the 2026-2027 biennium revenue estimate.
Your Texas, Your Issues: We’re tracking the 89th Texas legislative session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Jan. 14, 2025 and runs through June 2, 2025. The Dallas Morning News is tracking key issues, players, and
Texas set to enter 89th legislative session with substantial budget surplus
The state of Texas has a big budget surplus, nearly $24 billion. Some lawmakers want to focus on giving homeowners more property tax relief and others want to spend some of the surplus on the key infrastructure needs.
The 89th Texas legislative session begins Tuesday | Here's what both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish
The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.
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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.
Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.
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Texas becomes haven for some social media apps
Texas has become the epicenter of the future of social media. Why it matters: Social media companies have contributed ...
How Texas Could Solve Its Health Care Worker Crisis
Texas lawmakers are considering allowing out-of-state health care workers to practice in the state to address its staff ...
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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 ...
Bill filed to rename Dallas VA after late congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
“Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was a trailblazer and longtime advocate for veterans,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This ...
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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Two Texas Democrats vote with Republicans to ban transgender athletes
WASHINGTON - Two Texas Democrats were members of the party to vote to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports. Reps.
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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.
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Texas looks likely to pass school voucher legislation
Texas would join at least a dozen states already have universal voucher programs. Many more states offer limited school ...