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Time Is Of Essence: Protect Children of Texas and Save Community Health Plans including Cook Children’s Health Plan

By: Rick W. Merrill, President & CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System Imagine being forced to forfeit a local, trusted…

3 months ago

Governor Abbott Signs “DOGE” Bill to Boost Regulatory Efficiency and Cut Red Tape

Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 14, also known as the “Texas DOGE” law, at the Texas Capitol today,…

4 months ago

Senator Nathan Johnson Pushes for Statewide Beverage Recycling Program on Earth Day

In a push to clean up Texas lands and strengthen the state's manufacturing economy, State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) presented…

4 months ago

Texas Senate Passes $2.5 Billion Boost to Film Incentive Program

The Texas Senate approved a plan to invest $2.5 billion over the next decade into the state’s film and television…

4 months ago

Texas Senate Approves Funding Boost for Rural Fire Departments

In a move to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the state, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 34, which aims…

4 months ago

Texas Senate Moves to Curb Cell Phone Use in Classrooms

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would largely ban student cell phone use during class time in public schools,…

4 months ago

LONESTAR — 4.15.2025 — Texas Republicans Want Property Tax Relief — Will Trump Endorse Paxton or Cornyn? — and More...

Send us tips!: tips@DNM.news Texas Republicans Want Accountability in Property Tax Relief Property tax relief remains a key issue in…

4 months ago

Texas Legislature Will Debate Bills Loosening Gun Regulations

This week, the Texas Legislature is set to discuss a series of controversial gun-related bills that would further loosen Texas’…

4 months ago

Dan Patrick Announces Re-Election Campaign Following Trump Endorsement

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) officially announced his campaign for re-election in 2026 following an endorsment from President Donald…

4 months ago

Texas Senate Cracks down on Squatters and Protects Property Owners

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, a high-priority measure authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) and championed by…

4 months ago