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The sergeant-at-arms is the chamber’s chief law enforcement officer. She works as liaison between the House and the Texas Department of Public Safety, ensuring the safety of House members and staff.
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Sure, the Texas Capitol is open late…but exactly how late? My mission was to arrive around sunset and see how long I could stay before someone asked me to leave.
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Rep. Bryan Slaton’s attorney slammed the “outrageous allegations” circulating about his client. The rumors started after Slaton missed Thursday’s budget debate despite filing nearly 30 amendments.
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If Senate Bill 14 were to become law, gender-affirming care practices for people under 18 years old would be banned in the state of Texas. This is the second proposal targeting transgender people to receive full approval from the Texas Senate this week.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has embraced Senate Bill 8, which will get its first committee hearing Wednesday. But House Speaker Dade Phelan hasn’t made school choice legislation a priority.
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Plenty of bills are still up for debate before the session ends in six weeks.
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A native of Pakistan, Bhojani emigrated to Texas in his teens and worked his way up through various jobs. Now, the Democrat is set to represent House District 92.
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Independent voting rights advocates will likely try to spread the word.
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Other new laws include transparency for long-term care facilities and trademark protections for restaurants.
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You may remember filling out a census questionnaire some time last year. Now, the data is being funneled into a process known as redistricting.
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The movement to remove Confederate monuments and depictions of historical figures who mistreated Native Americans became part of the national reckoning over racial injustice following George Floyd’s death last year in Minneapolis. While many have been removed — or torn down by protesters — it’s proven difficult to remove those that remain.
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“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security, said.