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

NBC 5
Feb 11, 2013

NBC 5 Flash Survey Results

NBC 5 Flash Survey Results

See results of NBC 5 Flash Survey questions about the 83rd Legislative session in Austin.

drug
May 22, 2013

TX House Approves Unemployment Drug Tests

TX House Approves Unemployment Drug Tests

The Texas House approved late Thursday night a bill allowing the state to drug test unemployment applicants.

texas
May 22, 2013

TX House Faces Major Budget Vote

TX House Faces Major Budget Vote

Texas House girds for major budget vote Wednesday.

vote
May 21, 2013

Ban on Soda in Elementary, Middle School Advances

Ban on Soda in Elementary, Middle School Advances

A proposed ban on sales of sugary sodas in public elementary and junior high schools is on its way to the governor.

session
May 20, 2013

Perry's Veto Power Grows as Session Grows Late

Perry's Veto Power Grows as Session Grows Late

As the Texas Legislature barrels toward its Memorial Day finish, Gov. Rick Perry gets more powerful by the hour.

texas
May 17, 2013

Legislature Could Agree to Budget on Friday

Legislature Could Agree to Budget on Friday

A breakthrough on a new Texas budget could be for real this time.

texas
May 15, 2013

House Considers Referendum on Term Limits

House Considers Referendum on Term Limits

The House is considering asking voters to approve term limits for future officeholders.

texas
May 14, 2013

ID Required to Get Marriage License

ID Required to Get Marriage License

Texans applying for a marriage license would have to present photo identification under a bill being advanced in the Legislature.

house
May 14, 2013

We're Going to Have a Deal: House Budget Chief

We're Going to Have a Deal: House Budget Chief

The budget chief in the Texas House says a deal with the Senate is imminent.

regents
May 14, 2013

House Votes to Weaken University Regents

House Votes to Weaken University Regents

Texas lawmakers move to assert more control over the appointment process of university regents.

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