Texas Senate approves proposals to cut property taxes with $140,000 homestead exemption
The Texas Senate gave unanimous approval to proposals to cut property taxes by raising homestead exemptions to $140,000, ...
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 ...
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State of Texas: Lottery leaders accused of enabling illegal activity in Senate hearing
On Wednesday, a routine budget hearing for the Texas Lottery Commission turned into a harsh warning from lawmakers. The ...
Texas lottery jackpots are vulnerable to money-laundering operators, Senate panel says
After being grilled by a state Senate committee, lottery officials say they need to provide better oversight of the state-run gambling agency.
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Texas education: TEA commissioner speaks to committee about funding
TEA commissioner Mike Morath began his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee with a simple statement. "There is ...
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Check out local lawmakers’ committee assignments for the 89th Legislature
One month into the 89th legislative session, all Texas lawmakers have been assigned to committees. All bills must be ...
State of Texas: ‘Why not?’ Parents question education savings account plans as legislation moves forward
ESA Education – As Education Savings Accounts move closer to becoming Texas law, Texas parents have questions. Kelly Wiley takes us to a forum where people heard from lawmakers and educators concerned ...
Texas parents push for state-backed child care scholarships amid soaring costs
Advocates say there are over 80,000 children on the waitlist, and state funds can help some of those children get ...
Lottery Commission, former director accused of defrauding
A Houston lawyer is accusing the Texas Lottery Commission and its former Executive Director of conspiring with a third-party company in defrauding Texans. The Texas Lottery Commission says it's ...
Texas Senate Finance Committee hearing set for Wednesday to ask state to help fund child care scholarships
Advocates say there are over 80,000 children on the waitlist and state funds can help some of those children get high-quality ...
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From Texas to Massachusetts: State Bitcoin Reserve Proposals Examined
Sixteen U.S. states are actively considering legislation to establish Bitcoin reserves or enable crypto investments for ...
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New Mexico Fights Over Oil and Gas Enforcement Funding
If it were a country, New Mexico today would be the 11th largest oil producer in the world, just behind Kuwait. But as oil ...