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The two chambers have not always been so closely aligned when proposing budgets at the start of legislative sessions — in 2019, for example, there was a $3 billion difference in public education funding proposals. In 2017, they were nearly $8 billion apart.
TX House and Senate propose similar spending amounts in preliminary budgets
Texas leaders in the state House and Senate have each proposed budgets that spend $119.7 billion in general revenue for the next two fiscal years, signifying notable agreement on the top lines as … more
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Legislators greet one another on the floor of the House before the opening of the 2021 legislative session.
Texas House requires masks for 2021 legislative session, declines to expand virtual testimony
The Texas House unanimously adopted rules Thursday that will require members to wear masks in the chamber and during committee hearings and allow them to cast votes on legislation from outside the … more
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A nurse prepares to administer Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Doses of the vaccine began arriving in Texas in mid-December. But it will be months before it is widely available.
There are far more Texans eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine than doses available. Here’s what you need to know about getting one.
There are far more Texans eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine than doses available. Here’s what you need to know about getting one. By Shawn Mulcahy and Elvia Limón, The Texas … more
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The 2021 Texas legislative session begins Tuesday.
5 things to watch as the Tex. Legislature convenes for its 2021 session
The 2021 session of the Texas Legislature will commence Tuesday under pervasive uncertainty. Lawmakers have been waiting for months to see how it will be conducted safely as the coronavirus … more
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The Kerrville Renaissance Festival returns for its fifth year to the River Star Arts and Events Park, Jan 29-31, 2021. To comply with guidelines on gatherings, this year’s version will be set up as a Renaissance Festival Marketplace with select vendors and entertainers safely distanced at the outdoor site. Admission is free, with masks required
Kerrville Renaissance Festival returns for 5th year
The Kerrville Renaissance Festival returns for the fifth year with a different look for its three-day run during the weekend of January 29-31 at the River Star Arts and Events Park, on the grounds of the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville. more
Pro-Trump rioters climbed walls at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday during a protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results by Congress.
“Find a place to hide or seek cover”: A harrowing day at the U.S. Capitol for Texans in Congress
​Like just about every other Capitol Hill staffer, Jose Borjon was worried about trouble Wednesday. more
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Pro-Trump rioters clashed with Capitol police Wednesday during a rally to contest the certification of the presidential election results by the U.S. Congress.
After a day of chaos at U.S. Capitol, Congress rejects Ted Cruz-led effort to dispute election results
The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly voted against an objection by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to the certification of Arizona's presidential election results. more
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A military jet.
Governor Abbott appoints Suelzer as deputy adjutant general for air
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brigadier General Thomas M. Suelzer to serve as the Deputy Adjutant General for Air for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Deputy … more
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol Building to protest against the certification of the 2020. Jan. 6, 2021.
Texas politicians united in pleading for calm as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol
Texas politicians in both parties pleaded for peace Wednesday afternoon after supporters backing President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, disrupting the Electoral College certification of his … more
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Critical care pharmacist Jennifer Cortes prepares the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston on Dec. 15, 2020. While all eligible Texans under the first phase of the rollout can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, doses remain in short supply and many Texans who are desperate to get vaccinated can't get clear answers.
The coronavirus vaccine rollout in Texas is leaving some with more questions than answers
When Janell Simmons heard that some vulnerable Texans were now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, she eagerly called around to schedule an appointment. But after hours on the phone with more … more
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Medical personnel wear personal protective equipment as they register residents at a COVID-19 testing site at Nations Tobin Park in El Paso on Nov. 19. The sustained rise in Texas' positivity rate comes one day after the state reported a record number of Texans hospitalized with the virus. The state also reports that 163,700 Texans have received at least one dose of a vaccine. About 1.2 million doses have been allocated to providers across the state.
Texas’ share of coronavirus tests coming back as confirmed cases exceeds "red flag" levels as
The proportion of Texans whose coronavirus tests come back positive has hit levels not seen since a summer wave of cases that eventually overwhelmed some Texas hospitals. Texas’ seven-day … more
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Texas officials are encouraging Texans to roll up their sleeves for the two COVID-19 vaccines approved at the federal level. The state capitol building pictured here is also expected to reopen Jan. 4. The state had closed the building in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texans urged to roll up their sleeves, capitol reopens and CARES funding explained
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that … more
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Dennis Bonnen, outgoing speaker of the Texas House, is experiencing mild coronavirus symptoms, he said Sunday on Facebook. His wife, Kim Bonnen, has also tested positive
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen tests positive for coronavirus
The outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post on his Facebook page Sunday. Bonnen said he tested … more
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In a May 21 letter, Attorney General Ken Paxton alerted Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of Harris County’s “stated intent to use federal funding in violation of state law,” and asked him to “seek return of any amounts improperly spent on efforts to promote illegal mail-in voting.”
AG Paxton asked Trump administration to take back some of Harris County’s COVID-19 relief money
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots, as Republican … more
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The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing enforcement efforts for safe driving, including monitoring for driving under the influence of alcohol, as the holidays approach.
DPS to Increase Enforcement for the Holidays
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is … more
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State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) have filed bills to ensure family members or guardians of residents of assisted living facilities and similar establishments can visit their loved ones to ensure their quality of life is being maintained even during situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kolkhorst, Frank file essential caregiver legislation
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) announced that they have both filed legislation to solidify the rights of residents of long … more
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The inside of Texas' execution chamber.
In rush of federal executions, Brandon Bernard and Alfred Bourgeois were put to death for Texas murders
In a resurgence of the federal death penalty at the end of President Donald Trump’s tenure, his administration carried out two executions this week for men convicted in separate Texas murders … more
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In a busy year, the state capital remains busy as state authorities expect to begin distributing doses of COVID-19 vaccines, cast the state's electoral votes and more in the last few days of 2020.
Capital highlights: vaccines, elections and new HP HQ
Texas is ready to distribute 1.4 million doses as soon as the COVID-19 vaccine receives federal government approval. Gov. Greg Abbott said the vaccines should be arriving the week of Dec. 14 and … more
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Members of a church group sang and prayed in front of San Antonio's Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in April. On Friday, the the Texas Department of State Health Services added residents of long-term care facilities to the first tier of people who would be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.
Texans living in long-term care facilities will be among first people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. People living and working in long-term care facilities, … more
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A dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by BioNTech and Pfizer. The governor said a vaccine could start arriving by mid-December. The state has said health care workers will be the first to receive voluntary vaccinations.
Texas may receive initial coronavirus vaccine doses for 1.4 million people this month, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to give an initial dose to up to 1.4 million Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve coronavirus vaccine candidates from drugmakers … more
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