Texas Senate bill would criminalize making, owning hemp-based products containing THC
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Houston Republican, has made banning all non-medicinal THC products a priority for the Texas Senate.
Sen. Brandon Creighton files Senate Bill 26 to increase teacher pay across Texas
Sen. Brandon Creighton filed a bill Tuesday aimed at increasing pay for Texas teachers. More experienced teachers could get a ...
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Texas Senate Approves Controversial Bail Reform Measures Amid Concerns Over Constitutionality and Public Safety
The Texas Senate passed bail reform measures tightening policies for violent crime suspects, moving towards the House. The bills could restrict bail eligibility and allow denial of bail for some ...
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Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience and performance
The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic ...
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With Texas schools clamoring for more funding, Senate panel weighs targeted appropriations
The Senate Finance Committee seemed interested Monday in funding specific education priorities, instead of a large investment ...
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still ...
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Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals
The bills now head to the House for consideration. The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed onto the House multiple legislation that would change bail laws. Credit: Michael Gonzalez/The Texas Tribune ...
Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
The Texas House on Thursday filed a sweep of education bills including public school finance and school voucher proposals.