Could Spanish-Language Legislative Sites Boost Civic Engagement?
In a U.S. Census Bureau survey of the nearly seven million Spanish speakers in Texas, almost three million speak English “less than very well.” State Rep.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTexas Education Experts Weigh Proposals' Impact on Students
The Texas Legislature is debating bills intended to help more students graduate from high school, by reducing the emphasis on standardized tests and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLawmakers' Divide on Medicaid Expansion Impacts Texans
While Gov. Rick Perry spoke early in the day, protesters with the Texas Organizing Project shouted slogans in support of Medicaid expansion. Republican U» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCPRIT Foundation to Close in 60 Days
The private foundation that’s given financial support to the state’s troubled cancer-fighting agency says it’s shutting down. The Cancer Prevention and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHouse Passes Budget, Votes Against School Vouchers (Update)
Update: The debate over the budget in the Texas House lasted well into the night. But it was short and relatively drama-free when compared to sessions past» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTexas House, Senate to Iron Out Budget Differences
Texas lawmakers in the House and Senate will soon begin working out differences between their budgets. The longest and probably most heated debate over» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTexas Animal Adoption Bill Could Ruffle Pet Owners' Feathers
Between 20-30,000 animals go through Texas animal shelters each year. When someone adopts a pet, his or her contact information becomes public. But that» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBill Would Change DNA Testing Procedures in Death Penalty Cases (Updated)
Update: A Texas Senate committee passed a bill last night that would require DNA testing of evidence in cases involving the death penalty. The proposal» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBill on Link Between Abortion, Breast Cancer Stirs Debate
State law requires Texas physicians to inform women having an abortion that the operation may increase their risk of breast cancer. But State Rep. Sarah» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTexas Bill Would Ban Abortion at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Texas requires doctors to show a woman who chooses abortion a sonogram of the fetus and hear the heartbeat. State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg (R-Parker) wants» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAmendment Would Provide Money for Roads and Water
A plan approved today by the Texas Senate Finance Committee would spend a lot of money on water and road projects if Texas voters give the go-ahead. A» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBonds Bill Would Help Texas Universities' Construction Costs
The last time the Texas Legislature approved construction expenses for public universities and community colleges was in 2006. This session, lawmakers are» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGrandparental Rights Bill Up for Committee Debate at Capitol
At the Capitol, House Judiciary Committee members will debate a bill that would increase the number of people who have a say over how a child is raised in» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSenate Panel Passes Its Version of House Education Overhaul Bill
Last month the Texas House passed its education reform bill – HB 5. Today members of the Senate Education Committee took the measure up and began the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBill on Solitary Confinement Study Approved by Texas Senate Panel
More than 5 percent of the total prison population in Texas is in solitary confinement. That’ s compared to about 2 percent nationally. But one Texas» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWeak TX Drug Court Oversight Worries Lawmakers, Advocates
Texas lawmakers may shore up a little-known system of courts, called specialty courts. Voices on both the left and the right are saying that these courts» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBill on Texas Solution to Medicaid Expansion Moves Forward
A bill approved today by a Texas House committee would help insure the roughly 6 million Texas residents who don’t have coverage, but not in the way» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTX Senate Bill on College Campus Concealed Carry Dies This Session
A Texas Senate bill that would let students carry concealed handguns on college campuses is dead this legislative session, with one senator saying it’s» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTexas Bill Spotlights Minors Charged With Prostitution
One Texas senator wants to allow more counties to set up specialty courts for minors charged with prostitution. The aim is to help juveniles forced into» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTX Senator Wants Students to Have Right to Keep Guns in Cars
Texas college students are a step closer to being allowed to bring concealed handguns onto campuses. That's after the state Senate passed a bill today» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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