Texas Legislature

The package will become law immediately upon the governor’s signature.

The package will become law immediately upon the governor’s signature.

The bill would allow Christmas trees and vernacular in public schools.

Central Texas' most effective fertilizer also happens to be the primary chemical used in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Legislators couldn't agree on the terms, so they opted not to vote.

Proponents say it would increase safety, while opponents say it would create more dangerous conditions.

The Poker Gaming Act of 2013 would need to pass by May 27.

They argue the bill is necessary to keep cellphone companies from determining users' precise whereabouts.

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But, Gov. Perry vetoed a similar bill in 2011.

When you consider future medical costs, no one wins.

It's now under deliberation in the Senate.

Opponents say the RRC doesn't need "fixing" so much as funding.

No Child Left Behind's legacy precludes thousands from moving forward.

In practice, the funds dedicated to some accounts -- like rural fire departments -- are left unspent while other deals are cut.

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.

So far, a natural cause like lightning has been ruled out.

Though the Legislature is still conflicted about the vote.

Tempers flared and Sen. John Carona was forced to withdraw the legislation.

Thought they admit it may not happen this session.

And, he called state antitrust laws "very un-Texan."