The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out ...

Texas law requires an armed officer at each school. Districts are asking lawmakers to pay the full yearly cost, which they ...

all of which are important to Texas," Patrick said. Of the 25 priority bills Patrick identified, two had been filed before his announcement: Senate Bill 1, the state budget, and SB 2 — the ...

including links to the legislature’s page about that bill where available. Senate Bill 1 – Senate’s Budget for Texas Senate Bill 2 – Providing School Choice Senate Bill 3 – Banning THC ...

The Texas Senate Education Committee, in a move signaling Republican determination, advanced contentious school voucher legislation destined for a full Senate vote. The push for the bill ...

AUSTIN -- Budget estimates released Tuesday showed the cost of the Texas Senate's " school choice" bill would nearly quadruple in four years. The analysis from the Legislative Budget Board came ...

(The Center Square) –The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 has advanced a school choice bill filed by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe. SB 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act ...

“Between the Senate, House and the White House ... Republicans could turn to accounting measures beyond explicit cuts to cover the cost of the bill, with GOP lawmakers saying they could seek “savings” ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Fortunately, the Texas Legislature can help. In fact, more than 120 Texas organizations recently unveiled a roadmap with specific child ...

The Texas Senate ... bump in funding to cover teacher pay raises and special education services, such a bill has yet to be scheduled for a hearing in either chamber. The Senate has routinely ...