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Senate Approves Rules On Sex Offender Prosecution

New tools for prosecutors in cases of sexual assault against children are advancing through the state Capitol.

2013/03/26

CBS 11 Sits Down For Exclusive Rick Perry Interview

CBS 11 News sat down for an exclusive interview with Governor Rick Perry. The first question on the list: how to improve a $3 billion program approved by voters, with the goal of finding cures for cancer.

CBS 11–2013/01/10

Texas Capitol To Get Vietnam War Memorial Statue

The first official memorial to honor Texans who fought in the Vietnam War is being readied for a Veterans Day dedication next year on the Texas Capitol grounds in Austin.

2012/11/12

Texas Teachers Rally At Rotunda Against School Cuts

More than 200 Texas Schoolteachers crowded around the rotunda of the Texas Capitol yet again to protest against education spending cuts.

2011/06/06

A teacher joins a protest against possible cuts in funding for public schools. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Education Advocates Rally Outside House Chamber

A loud group of parents, teachers and education advocates rallied outside the House chamber in the Texas Capitol to protest a state budget that will cut $4 billion from education.

2011/05/21

Heated Debate On Voter ID Bill In Austin

Tuesday’s Austin hearing on the Voter ID bill got a little out of hand.

KRLD–2011/03/01

Immigration Protesters Take To State Capitol

Hundreds of people from North Texas and across the state marched on the State Capitol in Austin Tuesday in opposition to tougher proposed state immigration laws.

2011/02/22

Development Considered For Texas Capitol Complex

The Texas Facilities Commission has endorsed a proposal to redevelop the Capitol complex with private development and new state buildings.

2011/01/20

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

Texas Enters 82nd Legislative Session With $15 Billion Shortfall

On Monday, the day before state lawmakers are sworn in for the 82nd Legislative Session, Comptroller Susan Combs announced Texas faces a $15 billion budget shortfall.

2011/01/10

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