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Bills Filed In Texas Legislature That Would Allow Voters to Decide to Keep or Abolish Daylight Savings Time
Several bills filed in the Texas Legislature, if any passed, would allow voters in November to decide whether they want to keep Daylight Savings Time the permanent time or abolish it completely. Texas is not the only
Parental Rights Bill Filed Provides More Details on Possible School Vouchers in Texas
Last week, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a speech in front of the Texas Capital to support Parent Empowerment Day. He was surrounded by a rally of people with shirts that stated, “Parents Matter.” Those in attendance at
Rep. Spiller Outlines Upcoming House Schedule
AUSTIN – State Representative David Spiller has outlined the upcoming Texas House of Representatives floor schedule, introduced his first bill of the session and details border security legislative priorities. In a statement released on Saturday, Spiller noted
Bill Filed In Texas Senate Seeks To End Tenure In Texas Public Universities
Tenure has been a popular practice across institutions of higher education to attract talent and ensure academic freedom from persecution. However, in Texas, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has been an outspoken member of the Texas Government against
Texas Senate Approves New Property Tax Relief Package
The Texas Senate has approved their $16.5 billion property tax relief package signed by all 31 members of the state Senate. This bipartisan initiative seeks to alleviate property taxes in three distinct ways. If the package passes
New Bill Filed in Texas Legislature Seeks To Close Down Texas’ 5 Juvenile Facilities
A bill filed in the Texas House by the young Democrat State Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) would seek to dissolve Texas’ five juvenile detention facilities. If passed by the Legislature, it would dissolve the Texas Juvenile
Why Are People Worried About The New Texas House Bill To Alleviate Property Taxes?
Last week, both chambers of the Texas Legislature each presented their proposals for how they plan to alleviate property tax burdens for Texans. This has been something that both the Governor, Lt. Governor, and now the Speaker
Be Safe. Drive Smart. Pedestrian/Bike – State Laws 2023
EVERY TRAFFIC DEATH ROBS A FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY AUSTIN – At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and
Texas Senate Passes Gun Safety Bill To Clarify Reporting Youth Mental Health Hospitalizations
The first bill passed by the Texas Senate seeks to clear up confusion about reporting juvenile mental health hospitalization records to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System. According to the new law, “Texas courts will
America’s 2nd Peppa Pig Theme Park To Be Built In DFW Area
North America’s 2nd Peppa Pig Theme Park will be ready to enjoy by the year 2024. This is another children’s theme park being built in the DFW area along with the new Universal Studios Theme Park in
New Bill Filed in Texas House Prompts Discussion of Secession From the United States
Greenville Republican Bryan Slaton has filed House Bill 3596, The Texas Independence Referendum Act. If passed, the bill would be put on a general ballot in November to allow voters to decide if the state of Texas
Governor Abbott Debuts New Texas Anti-Gang Center In Laredo
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today debuted the Laredo Police Department’s (LPD) new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Laredo. As the ninth of its kind in Texas, the Laredo TAG Center will