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89th Legislative Session
Appropriations
Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, and V (General Government, the Judiciary, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety)
Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Select
Human Services

Hood County Rejects Data Center Moratorium, Pressures DA on Appraisal District Audit

February 25, 2026

Citizens expressed anger after three members of the commissioners court voted against a moratorium for a second time.
Lawmakers Respond to Hood County Data Center Controversy

February 12, 2026

State Reps. Shelby Slawson and David Cook are countering State Rep. Jared Patterson and State Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s interpretation of the law.
Texas Detransitioner Urges Court to Let Her Malpractice Lawsuit Proceed

February 11, 2026

Soren Aldaco’s case was heard before the Texas Supreme Court Wednesday morning.
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination

September 15, 2025

The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating the Texas Grid Security Commission

May 21, 2025

Under the measure, commissioners would deliver annual reports on threats to the state’s electrical grid and recommend resiliency standards.