The 3 biggest powers in the Texas Legislature: The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker
Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker. Each has ...
There are dozens of committees in the Texas Legislature. But what do they do?
There are dozens of committees in the Texas Legislature that specialize in different subjects. However, they can be broken up ...
Leander ISD cutting to 200 school staff jobs: 'Heavy heart and conflict in emotions'
The Leander district announced cuts to at least 200 campus-level staff positions in an effort slash a projected $34.4 million ...
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.
Some Texas House lawmakers think honoring Beyoncé is a waste of time. They would know | Opinion
Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth was among local reps who complained about time spent honoring the music superstar. But not ...
What are school vouchers in Texas? What to know about Senate Bill 2
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed ...
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Watch: Texas Senate debating creation of school voucher program
WATCH: Senate of the 89th Legislature → Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas Senate is ...
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Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...