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Texas House Republicans flex their might after Democrats threaten legislative priorities
After Republicans and Democrats fight over the budget and constitutional amendments, GOP members stake out a new battlefield.
Texas 'school choice' clears final hurdle. Voucher program heads to Gov. Abbott's desk.
The $1 billion proposal, which proponents call school choice, would give students roughly $10,500 in taxpayer money for ...
Texas political leaders are indifferent, if not hostile, to climate change mitigation
The state government in Texas lacks planning procedures to address climate change. The lack of preparation reflects the ...
Texas Speaker pulls constitutional amendments after reported Democratic threat
Leading up to the anticipated Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) vote last Wednesday, the Texas Tribune said over 50 House ...
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Texas House Democrats could hold GOP priorities hostage to force statewide school vouchers vote
More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to a plan to spike all constitutional amendments unless the House allows voters ...
National Democrats turn to U.S. Rep. Greg Casar of Austin to rally working class voters
The Austin Democrat has been travelling to Republican districts around Texas and the country to draw working class voters ...
Texas lawmakers approve $1B private school voucher plan
Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school ...
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Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.