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A case for why we must end the abuse of the Senate filibuster

Editorial by Brian Babin   Every day in Washington since January 20, 2017 has been a day for…

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SENATE PASSES HOUSTON PENSION FIX

The Senate on Monday approved a measure that its author says must pass in order to ensure the…

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We’re Off to a Great Start Under Trump’s First 100 Days

Editorial by Brian Babin   For far too long, Washington has been a place that is driven by…

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HOUSE AND SENATE BEGIN BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS

Members of each chamber assigned to the budget conference committee met publicly for the first time Monday to…

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PANEL WEIGHS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY CHANGES

Members of the Senate Education Committee Thursday heard two bills that would make changes to the public education…

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HIGHER ED COMMITTEE LOOKS AT CAMPUS FREE SPEECH ISSUES

The Senate Higher Education Committee discussed the issue of campus censorship in the wake of a number of…

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Fate of key transparency bills is uncertain; legislators need to hear from constituents

Committee must move bills for the House to vote  By DONNIS BAGGETT AUSTIN — There’s no question that…

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BILL WOULD ACCOUNT FOR COST OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

The Senate Finance Committee on Monday took up a bill that its author says will help the state…

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Beautiful Little Campus Downtown

Editorial by Chris Kovatch When I attend our general membership meeting for the Lions Club, I normally hear…

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Wilson seeks School Board seat

My name is Tommy “Daddy Bo” Wilson. I am an native of Orange Texas, where I have resided…