As the legislative session reaches its final weeks, opponents of a private firm’s plans to build a bullet train line between Dallas and Houston are urging lawmakers will pass one of several bills that would likely kill it.
Sanya Mansoor
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State Government
Texas House OKs bill to discourage lawsuits over weather-related claims
The Texas House on Thursday tentatively approved a bill that would discourage home and business owners from seeking big payouts from insurance companies after hailstorms, floods and hurricanes — payouts their lawyers say are appropriate.
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The Brief: Gov. Greg Abbott indicates he’ll sign bill banning “sanctuary” policies
A bill that would outlaw “sanctuary” policies is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. He’s expected to sign it.
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Politics
Over opposition, latest tort reform bill advancing through Legislature
Trial lawyers and consumer groups say the proposed legislation would tip the balance of power heavily towards already powerful insurance companies. But tort reform advocates say it’s needed to crack down on weather-related lawsuit “abuse.”
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The Q&A: Tom Arsuffi
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Tom Arsuffi, director of the Llano River Field Station and chairman of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Science Advisory Committee.
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The Brief: Two dozen arrested at Texas Capitol
At least two dozen protestors on the grounds of the Texas Capitol were charged with trespassing Monday after a day-long sit-in over a proposed bill that would ban “sanctuary” jurisdictions in Texas.
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Energy
Tree protection ordinances targeted by Republicans, defended by city officials
City officials on Monday testified against a bill that would limit the ability of Texas cities to ban residents from cutting down trees on their properties. Republican lawmakers have filed several such bills this year.
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The Brief: Texas House’s version of bathroom bill gains traction
The Texas Legislature is in its last month, and the Texas House’s version of the “bathroom bill” is gaining traction.
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Higher Education
Attempts to overhaul Hazlewood veterans tuition program are losing steam
A change of heart by a powerful lawmaker and vocal opposition by veterans groups have imperiled hopes for a major overhaul of Texas’ free tuition program for veterans and their kids.
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The Brief: While you slept, the Texas House tentatively passed a sanctuary cities ban
After more than 16 hours of emotional debate — which left some lawmakers in tears — the Texas House tentatively passed a controversial bill that would ban “sanctuary” policies in Texas.
