Texas parents, school boards may have more control over school library books after House OKs bill

((Texas Tribune– Texas’s house gave initial approval on Monday a draft law that would give parents and school councils Texas a greater role on the books that students can reach in public school libraries. Senate Bill 13 It would give school paintings, not school libraries secretaries, the final statement about the permitted subjects in their … Read more

Texas House approves $1.5 billion film tax incentive

NEXSTAR-The House of Representatives voted in Texas on Monday 114-26 to pass the Senate Law 22, which provides tax exemptions filmed in Texas. 300 million dollars will be allocated to the program every year over the next ten years – a cumulative investment of $ 1.5 billion. “The members, this (the) made the film industry … Read more

Texas House votes to abolish Texas Lottery Commission; save Texas lottery

NexStar – the Sunseet review could not have come in a worse time for the TLC lottery (TLC). While TLC was included by USA TODAY AS One of the best places to work in 2025In September, no one will work there. Sunset Review is a process of most state departments every 12 years. During the … Read more

House vote advances 'Make Texas Healthy Again' bill

NexStar – Legislation called “Make Texas Healthy” has been submitted again at the Texas House on Sunday night. The vote showed 105-28 support from the two parties Senate Bill 25. The draft law will require daily physical activity in public schools, nutrition curricula and food marks to warn the Texas consumers who are blocked in … Read more

Texas House advances bill to require Ten Commandments in every classroom, after vote on the Sabbath

NexStar – A draft law supported by Republicans won to request public schools to put the ten commandments in each semester initial approval on Saturday. The vote was 88-49. The result determines the stage to vote on the final approval of Senate Bill 10 To happen on Sunday. The state deputy, James Talarico, De Austin, … Read more

State of Texas: THC ban approved amid push to expand medical cannabis program

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas lawmakers moved closer to ban hemp-derived products that can make a consumer feel high, closing a loophole on unregulated intoxicants but also creating concerns it will negatively impact Texans who rely on the products to treat their chronic pain. The Texas House passed a bill to ban all consumable hemp products … Read more

Texas House votes to fast-track evictions in anti-'squatter' bill

NEXSTAR-The House of Representatives voted in Texas 85-49 on Friday to send the Senate Law 38 to a third reading after adding four amendments to the House of Representatives Hall. The bill speeds up the evacuation process, which supporters say it is necessary to combat the problem of “stable” – people who live illegally in … Read more

Texas Senate unanimously passes $8.5 billion school funding bill

Austin (Texas Tribune– Texas Public Schools is one step in receiving new funds for the state after the Senate approved Friday unanimously on a $ 8.5 billion financing package, a deal that was born from Long negotiations With the house. Home Law 2 The regions provide an increase of $ 55 for each student for … Read more

MAP: Which public boat ramps are open and closed in Central Texas?

This story is part of the KXAN data center, as the numbers help tell the entire story.We have created many stories that rely on data and databases on topics including weather, climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story is in KXan Data Data Center It is updated when new data is available. … Read more

Central Texas 'stuck' in middle-income affordability crisis: National Association of Realtors

Austin (kxan) – a The report was published May 15 By the National Association of Real Estate Justice (NAR) it claims that the main metro of Texas faces a “large shortage of homes” available to middle -income families. In order to fulfill the demand, the United States must build two houses that include less than … Read more