During the hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to expand his investigation into the commission.
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Senators on Texas Education Committee Advance Teacher Pay Raises
The measure would also expand teachers’ opportunities to receive performance-based bonuses and provide them with free pre-kindergarten.
Texas Lawmakers React To Explosive Allegations in Lottery Scandal
A shocking report on children working as part of a $95 million lottery scheme is drawing scrutiny from members of both chambers.
Texas Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Restricting Bail for Human Trafficking Suspects
The approval follows Wednesday’s passage of three other bail reform items, including one denying bail to criminal illegal aliens.
Texas Senate Passes Items Denying Bail to Criminal Illegals, Certain Violent Offenders
Senators approved the items on a bipartisan basis just one week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced an agreement with the House to pass bail reform.
Texas Senate Committee Mulls Measure Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Senators on the Business and Commerce Committee heard testimony from Comptroller Glenn Hegar, nonprofits, and industry specialists regarding the proposal.
State Sen. Paxton Files Measure to Expand Protections Against Explicit Books in Schools
Child protection advocate Bonnie Wallace praised the measure but said more was needed to improve the grievance process and strengthen transparency.
Texas Senate Passes Billions in New Property Tax Relief
Senators voted unanimously to send the measure to the House.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: House Speaker Burrows Will Pass Bail Reform Measures
A Senate committee considered and eventually passed several proposed measures and constitutional amendments on bail reform today.
Texas Senate Committee Approves $6 Billion in Property Tax Relief
The proposed relief would be split between a homestead exemption increase and school district tax rate compression.