Hey Texplainer: What happens to the bills that Perry doesn’t sign or veto? Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed and signed a multitude of bills this year, but to date there have been 27 he allowed to become law by default.
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Texplainer: Does TWIA Have Enough Money?
Hey, Texplainer: Does the Texas Windstorm Industry Association have enough money for this year’s hurricane season?
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Texplainer: Are Your Tax Dollars Paying for Sex Classes?
Hey, Texplainer: Is is true that sex acts are being taught to college students at state-funded gender and sexuality centers?
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Texplainer: How Often Does Perry Veto Bills?
Gov. Rick Perry is not shy when it comes to using his veto pen.
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Texplainer: Can the Lege Override a Veto After the Session Ends?
Hey, Texplainer: Can the Lege override the governor’s veto of legislation passed in the regular session — once the regular session is over? The governor says no. But it’s murky. Two expert opinions offer somewhat conflicting views.
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Updated: Texplainer: Is TSA “Groping” Bill Junk Legislation?
Hey, Texplainer: Can Texas really stop the TSA from touching my privates when I go through airport security? Short answer: No.
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Texplainer: How Does a Special Session Work?
Hey, Texplainer: How does a special session work? And how is it different from the regular session?
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Texplainer: Are There Deadlines for Considering Legislation?
Hey, Texplainer: What’s all the talk about deadlines at the Legislature this week? Aren’t there three weeks left in the session?
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Texplainer: What’s a Third Reading?
The first reading is just an introduction, the second reading is when the action happens, and the third reading is for final passage.
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Texplainer: What Does It Cost to Fight Texas Wildfires?
As the wildfires have worsened, costs have mounted at a rate of over $1 million per day. The state will pay the majority, though local governments and the feds will also pay a share.