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89th Legislative session including school vouches and water issues
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Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Texas Legislature back at work for 89th Legislative Session
Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Texas lawmakers to discuss school vouchers Wednesday during 89th Legislative Session
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What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway, with lawmakers officially sworn in and a new Speaker elected. Already, legislators have introduced more than 2,500 bills, setting the stage for a busy few months ahead.
New East Texas house members sworn in as 89th Legislative Session begins
State Representative Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) fills in the seat left by retired former State Representative Matt Schaefer. State Representative Joanne Shofner (R-Nacogdoches) began her first term as well.
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or ...
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.
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Increased education funding focus for Allen ISD as legislative session opens
Allen ISD officials are pressing state lawmakers for increased education funding as the 89th Texas Legislative Session opens, ...
Austin city leaders on guard as 'conservative' Texas Legislature begins session
With an "ultra-conservative" majority at the helm in the state Capitol, Austin's "liberal" city council members are bracing ...
What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the ...