State of Texas: All-night hearing draws hundreds to weigh in on education savings accounts
With more than 20 hours of discussion, the Texas House Committee on Public Education adjourned around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Sylvester Turner carried into Texas Capitol to lie in state as tributes pour out
State lawmakers on Thursday formally honored Sylvester Turner, adding to the plethora of tributes that have poured out since ...
Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
Sylvester Turner, 70, died on March 5 at his home in Washington, D.C., from what his family described as “enduring health ...
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Meet Rep. Helen Kerwin, a grandmother of nine and freshman North Texas lawmaker for HD 58
Rep. Helen Kerwin, 77, was elected in November to represent District 58 in the Texas House. While Kerwin was born in ...
State of Texas: Capitol ceremony honors Sylvester Turner
Preventing Disaster – Legislation to require security barriers to prevent crashes at hospital entrances is getting widespread support at the Texas Capitol. Matt Grant has the latest follow up in our ...
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State lawmakers, friends honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s legacy at Texas Capitol
Turner, who most recently served as a United States Congressman, died last week at age 70 from enduring health complications.
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Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities
Despite attempts to deny her existence, Mo Jenkins is steadfast in her public service mission to make life better for others.
Here's why the Texas House, Senate are beefing over the 'Official Steak of Texas'
Should the New York strip steak be renamed the "Texas Strip" and take on the "official State Steak of Texas" honor? Or what ...
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the ...
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Texas nurses advocate for policies at Nurse Day at the Capitol event
Hundreds of Texas nurses are hoping to make their voices heard on the biggest current issues in the state's health policy.
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Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony
Former Texas House member and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner remembered as a passionate Democrat who worked across the aisle.
Educators rally at Texas State Capitol
The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday. Teachers, retirees and ...