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State Lawmakers Hear Bills To Help Sex Assault Victims

Texas lawmakers are advancing proposals to help sexual assault victims.

2013/04/23

The Texas State Capitol building, shown on November 6, 2000 in Austin, Texas. (credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

Bill To Deny State Funding For Unofficial Travel

Texas lawmakers are considering whether elected officials should reimburse taxpayers for security costs related to unofficial travel.

2013/03/13

Judge Blocks Disclosure Of Retired Lawmakers’ Pensions

A state district judge in Austin has rejected a lawsuit that sought to discover how much retired lawmakers as a group are collecting in state pensions.

2013/02/05

Texas Senate Chair Calls For Changes To Health Budget

A top Texas senator says the state must change how it pays for health and human services.

2013/01/30

Trucks pass by a sign indicating the nighttime speed limit in West Texas. (credit: Rick Scibelli/Getty Images)

Elimination Of Nighttime Speed Limit Among New Texas Laws

Want to catch a catfish by hand or shoot a feral hog from a helicopter? Want to keep driving the daytime speed limit after the sun goes down? You can do so legally in Texas starting Thursday.

2011/08/31