Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
High-speed rail, transit funds among Texas Legislature bill filings this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State. Here’s a roundup of the bills KXAN will be tracking in the transportation sphere.
Texas Legislature back at work for 89th Legislative Session
Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
Transportation bills to follow in the Texas Legislature this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that could impact transportation operations here in the Lone Star State.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway, with lawmakers officially sworn in and a new Speaker elected. Already, legislators have introduced more than 2,500 bills, setting the stage for a busy few months ahead.
What both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish in the 89th Texas legislative session
The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.
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A look at some of the issues expected to come up within this session and what a new speaker could mean going forward.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
A new poll finds immigration and the economy are the top issues Texans want lawmakers to tackle in 2025. Public education, crime and property taxes were among other top priorities. 47% of Texans believe the state is on the right track,
Texas lawmaker Venton Jones proposes to partner on first day of 89th legislative session
Who is Venton Jones? Jones represents Texas House District 100, encompassing central Dallas and parts of downtown. Recently, ...
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School vouchers take center stage as 2025 Texas legislative session begins
Texas legislative session begins, school vouchers are expected to be a key issue, with lawmakers considering measures to allow public funds for private schooling.
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Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric grid
As the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first ...
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Increased education funding focus for Allen ISD as legislative session opens
Allen ISD officials are pressing state lawmakers for increased education funding as the 89th Texas Legislative Session opens, ...
Brazos Valley lawmakers discuss plans to address water rights in legislative session
While the session is still early, lawmakers are ready to address the issues at hand and protect water resources in the Brazos Valley.
Austin city leaders on guard as 'conservative' Texas Legislature begins session
With an "ultra-conservative" majority at the helm in the state Capitol, Austin's "liberal" city council members are bracing ...
What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the ...