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Abbott plots aggressive approach to special session

Gov. Greg Abbott is plotting an aggressive approach to the upcoming special session of the Legislature, diverting from his above-the-fray...

Bullet-train battle moves toward special session

AUSTIN — They’re still working on the railroad, but while advocates of the high-speed train linking Dallas and Houston remain bullish...

A closer look at the final Texas 2018-19 budget

Clashes between the Texas House and Senate dominated the 2017 legislative session, and the state budget process was no exception. After...

Texas Legislature passes no new laws to stop high-speed rail

A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas to Houston appears to be on track for development after the Texas Legislature adjourned...

Dan Patrick's $20,000 tax savings claim proves incorrect, ridiculous

Texas Lt. Gov . Dan Patrick made such a dramatic claim about "must-pass" tax-rate legislation--$20,000 in savings for the average...

Surprise: Senate tacks 'bathroom bill,' property-tax reform onto House measure

AUSTIN — In a surprise move, the Texas Senate early Wednesday tacked its controversial version of the 'bathroom bill" and property-tax...

Gov. Abbott gets $100 million more for budget priorities to avert special session

AUSTIN -- Gov. Greg Abbott obtained an additional $100 million for his office's economic-development programs early Sunday by threatening...

Fort Worth takes big step toward high-speed rail link with Dallas

As state lawmakers in Austin debate measures that could kill plans for high-speed trains between downtown Dallas and Houston, the Fort...

Bill filed for joint interim committee on high-speed rail development!

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Critical bills being heard on the Senate floor 4/10/17!

StartFragmentSB 385 (S) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for passenger rail...