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Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature

Republicans are wrestling over how much of the state’s nearly $33 billion budget surplus to spend on property taxes. Democrats have their own ideas about what to do with the cash.

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With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and burnout have pummeled teachers in the last few years. Lawmakers from both parties agree they should get a pay bump — but it won’t happen without some negotiation.

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Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting

Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll run for reelection in 2026, reversing previous plan to retire

Patrick made the comments at a daylong conference in Austin hosted by The Texan, a political news site started by former GOP state Sen. Konni Burton.

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Uvalde families press urgency after California shootings

Families of the 21 victims killed in a Texas elementary school shooting last May gathered Tuesday at the state capitol in Austin to renew their calls for tighter assault weapon restrictions, just days after three separate shootings in California left 24 people dead

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After fumbled Uvalde shooting response, Texas senator wants to make it easier to sue law enforcement officers

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat, introduced a package of legislation that includes a bill that would end qualified immunity, which shields government officials from liability for constitutional violations.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils committee assignments with one Democratic chair

Conservative activists have pushed for legislative leaders to ban Democrats from leading committees.

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In Texas’ first post-Roe legislative session, there’s a new political power dynamic on abortion

While Democrats and the far-right edge of the Republican Party remain focused on abortion, leaders in both chambers have not yet spent much time discussing the issue this session.

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Texas GOP launches radio attack ads against Republican state House speaker

The radio ad, which criticizes Phelan for appointing Democratic committee chairs, prompted pushback from Republican colleagues in the House over why the state party would use resources to attack its own member.

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Texas Republicans want to rein in ‘rogue’ prosecutors like Dallas County DA John Creuzot

Texas Republicans, thwarted by top prosecutors who say they won’t prosecute certain crimes, are pushing back on what they call “rogue” district attorneys.

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As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.

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Effort to ban Democratic chairs fails in Texas House, but rule passes to penalize future quorum-breakers

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, snuffed out a monthslong push Wednesday to end the chamber’s longtime tradition of having committee chairs from both parties.

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Republican Texas House candidate’s election complaint tossed after he fails to pay fee

Mike May was one of more than 20 losing candidates in Harris County who filed election contests, citing reports of Election Day issues.

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As Donald Trump mounts his 2024 presidential bid, his support among Texas officials is waning

About two months into his comeback bid, few prominent Texas Republicans have endorsed Trump — and some are showing more willingness to cross him publicly.

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Texas House selects Rep. Dade Phelan as speaker for another legislative session

Phelan defeated Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, for the House leadership position in a vote, 145-3. In cruising to victory, Phelan secured the support of Democrats as well as the most conservative members of his party.

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Republicans eye tighter enforcement of Texas’ abortion ban as Legislature starts

AUSTIN, Texas — After ushering in a near-total abortion ban last year, the state’s GOP leaders are treading carefully on the eve of the upcoming legislative session and not openly saying how they will handle the hot-button issue.

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Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight

There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate.

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GOP Harris County judge candidate contesting her loss after Election Day problems at polling sites

Democratic County Judge Lina Hidalgo beat Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer by more than 18,000 votes. An assessment of Election Day problems at polling sites “has not yet revealed” whether any voters were turned away.

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Will the Uvalde Shooting Prompt Texas To Finally Close a Police Secrecy Loophole?

Texas law allows police to withhold records of suspects who were never convicted. Police abuse it to hide records from families, reporters, and lawyers investigating deaths in custody.

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Texas GOPer hires anti-LGBTQ extremist

Rep. Tony Tinderholt hired Jake Neidert as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence

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Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence and rhetoric and ahead of an impending legislative session that is expected to focus heavily on anti-trans bills.

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After a Texas National Guard member died, his family got no financial payment. Lawmakers want to change that.

In April, Bishop Evans drowned after jumping into the Rio Grande to save two migrants being swept away by the current. His family members will receive no financial payment, but they would if he worked for DPS or was under federal deployment.

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Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid

The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the session which begins Jan. 10.

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Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker

Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.

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Texas GOP loser wants to "void" results

Mike May asked the GOP-dominated Texas House to order a new election

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