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.
What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
Lawmakers will debate the future of public education, find ways to spend nearly $200 billion in tax money and wrangle over divisive issues over the next
89th Legislative session including school vouches and water issues
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Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.
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, he was elected as the Texas House Democratic Caucus Wh
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session
Texas State Representative shares why he proposed to partner on house floor, first day of legislative session.
Texas Legislature back at work for 89th Legislative Session
Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.
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.
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.
Watch Live: Texas' 89th legislative session begins with lawmakers voting for a new House speaker
It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga
Texas House of Representatives Kicks Off 89th Legislative Session with Public Support
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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, ...
Rep. Venton Jones proposes to partner during first day of Texas legislative session
Rep. Venton Jones proposed to his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House on Tuesday following the ...
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 ...