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The 89th Texas legislative session starts Jan. 14 and The Texas Newsroom – a collaboration among KUT News, “Texas Standard,” NPR and public radio stations across the state – is planning comprehensive, statewide coverage to deliver context on complex issues.
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The Texas Legislature is expected to discuss a proposed ban on THC in its upcoming session. But as KERA's Megan Cardona reports, some experts say enforcing restrictions may be a better solution.
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During the last Texas legislative session, public education groups spoke with one voice on private school vouchers. Now, there’s been a shift.
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Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability.
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As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party.
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Texas political news has been dominated lately by the fight over who will be the new speaker of the Texas House. Here’s a look at what’s at stake, why the chamber’s Republicans are butting heads and why the speaker role matters so much in Texas.
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In yesterday’s meeting, Lubbock’s city council approved its priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. This week, Mayor Mark McBrayer also gave his support for Lubbock’s legislator for District 83 Dustin Burrows in his race for Texas' Speaker of the House, a role which he says would move the interests of West Texas forward.
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Several prominent Amarillo business people donated to support the so-called travel ban. Meanwhile, statewide progressive groups helped the opposition.
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Lubbock Republican representative Dustin Burrows says he has the support to become Texas’ Speaker of the House, opening a competitive race before the next legislative session. Texas Democrats chose Representative Gene Wu of Houston to chair the House Democratic Caucus for the 2025 legislative session.
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Burrows claims the support of a coalition of Republicans and Democrats, while Cook has the endorsement of the GOP caucus.