At this morning’s TribLive conversation, state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake Dallas, and state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, expressed confidence that the House and Senate will agree to a school finance deal before the end of the regular session.
82nd Legislative Session
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Economy
Budget Negotiators Pass $15 Billion in Cuts for 2012-13
Budget negotiators adopted a report Thursday that cuts state spending by $15 billion. The measure is scheduled for a vote on the House and Senate floors as early as Saturday afternoon.
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State Government
Perry: “Can’t Say I’m Not Tempted” to Run for President
On Fox News’ On the Record with Greta van Susteren, Gov. Rick Perry admitted that running for president is tempting but said it isn’t something he wants to do.
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Health care
Budget Notes: School Finance Remains the Key
Lawmakers made progress today on solving the current budget deficit but still haven’t solved the major problem in the 2012-13 budget: school finance.
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State Government
Senate Approves Texting-While-Driving Ban
The Texas Senate approved a measure this evening that would ban texting and sending e-mails and instant messages while driving.
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State Government
Video: Lege Should Draw Congressional Map, Perry Says
Though lawmakers have run out of time to draw congressional redistricting map, Gov. Rick Perry says the responsibility lies with the Legislature, not the courts.
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State Government
Video: So There Will Be a Special Session?
With less than a week left in the regular session, it’s the question everyone’s asking: Will the Legislature finish its business, or will Gov. Rick Perry call a special session?
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State Government
Video: Alex Jones Storms the Capitol
Notorious radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones led a raucous protest at the Capitol Wednesday over the Legislature’s failure to pass a bill criminalizing invasive airport pat downs. “Every one of [those senators] is an enemy of the Republic and the Republic of Texas!” he bellowed.
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State Government
Radio Host Storms Capitol Over TSA “Groping” Bill
Notorious radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones led a raucous protest at the Capitol over the Legislature’s failure to criminalize invasive airport pat downs. “Every one of [those senators] is an enemy of the Republic and the Republic of Texas!” he bellowed.
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Guides
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.
