The cash portion of the settlement will need to be approved by the state legislature and paid for with taxpayer dollars.
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7 School Administrators Arrested for Failing to Report Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Failure by the administration to report alleged abuse by a school employee is a state jail felony under the Texas Education Code.
State Sen. Charles Schwertner Arrested for DWI in Austin
Schwertner was arrested at 2:12 a.m. and brought to the Travis County Jail.
Unreliable Energy Fails to Deliver for Texans, Again
But despite their failure, Texas taxpayers have been forced to subsidize these failing energy generators.
Abbott Quietly Renews COVID Disaster Declaration
The latest extension makes it 1,046 days that Texas has been in a state of emergency over the virus.
Committee Assignments Indicate Senate Moving Fast to Pass Priorities
All but one Senate committee will be chaired by Republicans.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blasts State Rep. Steve Toth for ‘Baseless’ Accusations Against Him
“Rep. Toth has a reputation for blaming others to cover up his own shortcomings on getting his bills passed.”
Texas GOP: Speaker Dade Phelan is ‘Teaming Up With Democrats’ to Kill Priorities
A radio ad in Phelan’s district, paid for by the Republican Party, urges him not to appoint Democrats as committee chairs.
Texas House and Senate Begin 2024-2025 Budget Process
Both the House and Senate budget drafts spend an unprecedented $130 billion in general revenue.
Pressure Grows for Gov. Abbott to End ‘Never-ending’ COVID Emergency
The original order has been extended for 1,039 days.