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TX lawmaker calls out Bo French over his claims about property taxes
The X post claiming the Texas Legislature is “jerking around” Texas was swiftly rebuked by Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
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The man behind Texas’ historic property tax reforms
Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, is one of the state's most powerful legislators. He has pushed a total of $32.7 billion in property tax reductions. He also fended off criticism of open records bills ...
Texas lawmakers hate the STAAR test. Why didn't they kill it?
State lawmakers agreed on doing away with the test in favor of three new ones spread through the school year but reached an ...
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State House Dome: Executive Council gets aggressive on spending
THE SATELLITE CAMPUS for the State House complex is ready and waiting when legislative leaders are in need of committee space ...
Texas Republicans plan for mid-decade Congressional redistricting in upcoming special session
The special session agenda also includes eliminating the STAAR test, cutting property taxes, enacting THC and hemp ...
Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.
The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.
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8 Things We Can’t Believe Happened at the Back to the Beginning Concert
Here's eight things we still can't believe happened at the Back to the Beginning Concert. Other than the fact we can't ...
6 ways lawmakers could respond to the Texas floods in their special session
Some officials are already identifying ways to prevent similar disasters, including investing more in traditional siren alert ...
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Texas lawmakers lay foundation for more homes | The Texas Tribune
The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.