The mayors of San Antonio and Austin are in talks with federal officials about federal funding to help develop a high-speed rail project between the two cities, local and federal officials have confirmed.
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Court Orders New Trial for Dennis Davis
UPDATED: A Texas appeals court on Friday ordered a new trial for Dennis Davis, who is serving 36 years in prison for the 1985 murder of Natalie Antonetti of Austin.
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State Government
Animation: Bison Now Protected Under Texas Livestock Law
Texas animal owners can rest assured that their cows, pigs, horses — even rhinos and elephants — are protected under the state’s agriculture code if they wander off of their property. But until the most recent legislative session, bison were not safe.
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In Austin, Pelosi Promotes Economic Agenda for Women
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Monday marked the 93rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a trip to Austin to promote economic reform aimed at helping women.
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State Government
Video: New Law Aims to Protect TxDOT Workers
Texas drivers will have to slow down or move over one lane when passing Texas Department of Transportation workers . This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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State Government
Video: Biggest Ethics Reforms Died on Governor’s Desk
A few minor ethics measures passed in the 83rd legislative session. But the real story is what didn’t happen. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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State Government
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Sine Die, Wendy Davis, Election Law
In this week’s Newsreel: The Texas Legislature leaves Austin, we get a glimpse at Wendy Davis’ future politcal plans, and we are left with this question: Will Texas ever get out of the battle over its political maps?
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Criminal Justice
Video: Penalties to Rise for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents
Failing to stop and render aid in a fatal accident will become a second-degree felony, increasing the punishment to up to 20 years in prison. The new law will make the punishment for a fatal hit-and-run accident equivalent to that for intoxicated manslaughter.
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Transportation
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Texas legislators might eventually get the transportation funding bill the governor asked them for, but it’s not the stuff parades are made of: They’ve already blown two chances.
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State Government
Newsreel: Third Time’s the Charm?
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: The Legislature begins its third special session, the 2014 candidates are stirring and House leaders open a new political action committee to pass a constitutional amendment on water.
