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Clock is ticking on Texas THC ban bill signing. Here's what to know.
According to the Texas Legislative Council, the length of time Abbott has to sign a bill, such as SB 3, depends on when it ...
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Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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State Republicans had a banner year in Texas. Did the new House Speaker help?
Lubbock Rep. Dustin Burrows won the powerful leadership role despite less-than-enthusiastic support from his fellow ...
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From 'terrible' to 'finest ever' Texas lawmakers rank the 89th legislative session
After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, Texas' 2025 legislative session has ended. In all, state legislators passed more ...
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Texas lawmakers pushed bills aimed at illegal immigration. Here’s what passed and what failed.
From requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors to E-Verify, here’s ...
Senate Republicans Eye Limits on Judicial Power in Tax Bill (1)
Senate Republicans added language to restrict the ability of judges to hand down initial rulings against the federal ...
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Legislators attack Texas oilfield crime with a vengeance
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?
The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t ...
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Why We’re Blowing Up Our 52-Year Tradition of Naming Best and Worst Texas Lawmakers
Since our founding, we’ve wrapped each legislative session with two lists. In 2025, we decided we couldn't anymore.
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Texas lawmakers mourn the bills that died this session
The 89th legislative session wrapped up Monday, concluding any business lawmakers have been working on for the past five ...