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Trump’s tariffs could increase homebuilding, insurance costs in Texas just ahead of hurricane season
The state imports many of the raw goods used to build and repair homes. The tariffs come just months before hurricane season.
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Texas House gives approval to state’s next budget, to the tune of $337 billion
The Texas House passed a $337 billion budget for the 2026-27 biennium Friday morning. This came after the chamber spent more ...
Texas House Committee advances Education Savings Accounts, public school finance legislation to full House
The Texas House Committee on Public Education also proposes changes to its sweeping school finance proposal. House Bill 2 ...
Texas Senate advances bill to add 'deadly conduct' exemptions for law enforcement officers
The Texas Senate passed a bill Wednesday which would create certain exemptions for law enforcement officers in the state's ...
Smith: Here’s how the state takes control of your neighborhood
Lawmakers in Austin are advancing sweeping legislation that could permanently reshape our region, changing how we build, how ...
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New Senate bill aims to remove gun ban at State Fair of Texas
The Texas Senate is working on a bill that involves the State Fair of Texas and its new gun policy. The policy, which banned guns inside the fair unless the person is a licensed peace officer ...