Texas Legislature
May 20-
The package will become law immediately upon the governor’s signature.
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The package will become law immediately upon the governor’s signature.
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The bill would allow Christmas trees and vernacular in public schools.
May 15-
Central Texas' most effective fertilizer also happens to be the primary chemical used in the Oklahoma City bombing.
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Legislators couldn't agree on the terms, so they opted not to vote.
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Proponents say it would increase safety, while opponents say it would create more dangerous conditions.
May 9-
The Poker Gaming Act of 2013 would need to pass by May 27.
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They argue the bill is necessary to keep cellphone companies from determining users' precise whereabouts.
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May 7-
But, Gov. Perry vetoed a similar bill in 2011.
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When you consider future medical costs, no one wins.
May 6-
It's now under deliberation in the Senate.
May 3-
Opponents say the RRC doesn't need "fixing" so much as funding.
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No Child Left Behind's legacy precludes thousands from moving forward.
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In practice, the funds dedicated to some accounts -- like rural fire departments -- are left unspent while other deals are cut.
May 2-
If Caron's bill fails, reform advocates worry the Legislature could pass one of several other measures that would exempt payday lenders from municipal protections.
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So far, a natural cause like lightning has been ruled out.
April 25-
Though the Legislature is still conflicted about the vote.
April 19-
Tempers flared and Sen. John Carona was forced to withdraw the legislation.
April 11-
Thought they admit it may not happen this session.
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And, he called state antitrust laws "very un-Texan."
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