Complete coverage of the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature.

george
May 9, 2013

U.S. 75 to get Presidential Name Change?

U.S. 75 to get Presidential Name Change?

A portion of U.S. 75/Central Expressway may be renamed for former President George W. Bush.

thursday
May 9, 2013

Bill Deadline Looms for Texas Legislature

Bill Deadline Looms for Texas Legislature

Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House and Senate.

texas
May 8, 2013

Teacher Retirement Changes Approved

Teacher Retirement Changes Approved

Texas teachers will have to contribute more to their state retirement under a bill advancing the Legislature.

texas
May 8, 2013

Sleigh Bells Ring as "Merry Christmas" Bill Passes

Sleigh Bells Ring as "Merry Christmas" Bill Passes

Texas bill aims to protect schools from "ridiculous" lawsuits, state rep says.

rick perry
May 8, 2013

Perry May Call Special Session

Perry May Call Special Session

With still more than two weeks to go in Texas' legislative session, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday it's too early to issue ultimatums to lawmakers.

rally
May 8, 2013

Charter School Rally Planned at State Capitol

Charter School Rally Planned at State Capitol

Parents and activists are set to rally at the state Capitol for high-profile proposed legislation to expand charter schools in Texas.

tceq
May 8, 2013

Environmentalists Protest Bill Ending Compliance History

Environmentalists Protest Bill Ending Compliance History

Environmental groups are upset that that Texas House is proposing an end to keeping histories of a company's compliance with state and federal laws.

texas
May 7, 2013

House OKs UIL Concussion Insurance Pilot Program

House OKs UIL Concussion Insurance Pilot Program

The Texas House has approved a public school pilot program allowing parents to purchase supplemental concussion insurance for boys who play football and girls who play soccer.

texas
May 7, 2013

Senate OKs Testing Standards Overhaul

Senate OKs Testing Standards Overhaul

Texas Senate votes to reduce the number of standardized tests students must pass to graduate from a nation-leading 15 to five.

texas
May 7, 2013

Texas Tobacco Taxes Could Change

Texas Tobacco Taxes Could Change

Taxes on chewing tobacco would drop by more than 30 percent but the price of cigarettes would climb for some brands.

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