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Burton proclaims end to Davis era with anti-abortion boots
The boots worn Tuesday by Republican state Sen.-elect Konni Burton, R-Colleyville. AUSTIN — The woman who is set to replace Wendy Davis in the state Senate is emphasizing the change through a device...
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Dewhurst bids farewell to the Senate
Lt. Gov David Dewhurst An emotional David Dewhurst addressed the Texas Senate for the last time as lieutenant governor at the opening day of the 84th Legislature on Tuesday. The Senate voted...
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Concealed carry at hospitals and sporting events? Lawmakers file dozens of...
AUSTIN – As they close out the first week of the 2015 session, lawmakers have filed at least three dozen gun-related bills, most of which seek to further expand the Lone Star State’s firearms laws....
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Riddle bill would move Public Integrity Unit to AG’s office
State Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Spring AUSTIN — Five months after the indictment of Gov. Rick Perry, Republicans have taken their first official step toward fulfilling a pledge to reorganize the team...
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Abbott taps Iraq reconstruction vet as health watchdog
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he has chosen a veteran of the efforts to rebuild Iraq as the new director of the embattled Texas state agency charged with rooting out health care fraud and...
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Texas Senate health chief opposes Villalba bill to limit vaccine exemptions
State Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, said Friday he plans to introduce a bill to cut down on exemptions to school vaccine requirements. AUSTIN — Even with a measles outbreak dominating headlines,...
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Rio Grande Valley celebrated at the Capitol
Visitors came from around Texas for Kidney Day at the Capitol on Tuesday. AUSTIN – The Legislature on Tuesday celebrated it’s first Rio Grande Valley Day, honoring the region with a resolution...
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Lawmakers push bills to prevent cardiac deaths among student athletes
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, discusses HB 677, a bill similar to one he filed last session. Turner and two other lawmakers have filed legislation that would require student athletes to get EKG...
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Students protest ‘border patrol’ frat party
Students marched from UT’s Cesar Chavez statue to the Texas Fiji fraternity house in response to a “border patrol” themed party that was held on Saturday. AUSTIN — Students marched through the...
View ArticleTexas military communities could see more funds under Senate bill
AUSTIN – A Senate committee Wednesday passed a bill that would raise the monetary cap on state grants for Texas communities to cope with military base realignments and the loss of defense contracts....
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