Texas Senate Closes Out 'Historic' Legislative Session with Sweeping Conservative Wins

Texas Senate Closes Out 'Historic' Legislative Session with Sweeping Conservative Wins

Raeylee Barefield
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June 3, 2025
The Texas Senate adjourned sine die, ending a 140-day legislative session that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) called “the finest...
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Texas Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment to Deny Bail for Violent Repeat Offenders

Texas Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment to Deny Bail for Violent Repeat Offenders

Raeylee Barefield
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May 15, 2025
The Texas Senate approved a measure that will allow judges to deny bail to individuals accused of serious violent crimes...
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Texas Senate Advances Bills on E-Verify Expansion and Ibogaine Research

Texas Senate Advances Bills on E-Verify Expansion and Ibogaine Research

Raeylee Barefield
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May 1, 2025
The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved two significant measures: one that would mandate use of the federal E-Verify system by...
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Governor Abbott Reinforces School Choice as Top Priority in Texas Legislature

Governor Abbott Reinforces School Choice as Top Priority in Texas Legislature

Raeylee Barefield
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April 9, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his push for school choice, calling it a transformative step for the...
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Texas Senate Passes Bills to Boost Business and Address Classroom Safety

Texas Senate Passes Bills to Boost Business and Address Classroom Safety

Raeylee Barefield
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April 4, 2025
The Texas Senate made significant progress on Thursday, advancing two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening the state's business environment...
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Texas Senate Approves $336 Billion Budget for 2025-2027

Texas Senate Approves $336 Billion Budget for 2025-2027

Raeylee Barefield
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March 26, 2025
The Texas Senate has approved a $336 billion budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, leveraging the state's budget surplus to fund...
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Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million Grant for Mental Health

Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million Grant for Mental Health

Raeylee Barefield
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March 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $239 million in construction...
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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products

Raeylee Barefield
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March 20, 2025
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive compound found...
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Senate Bill 8 Seeks Stronger Local-Federal Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement

Senate Bill 8 Seeks Stronger Local-Federal Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement

Raeylee Barefield
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March 17, 2025
Sheriffs in large counties will be required to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce...
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Texas Business Groups Applaud Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Focus on Legal Reforms

Texas Business Groups Applaud Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Focus on Legal Reforms

Raeylee Barefield
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March 17, 2025
Several key Texas business organizations, including Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA), and the Texas Food...
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