The Texas Senate approved a resolution Tuesday calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution, one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s four emergency items.
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State Government
Top Republican counsels against secret taping
After unconfirmed reports that House members were recording private conversations with colleagues, the Republican who oversees internal affairs in the chamber said he’s asked members to refrain from any surreptitious taping.
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Public Education
Huberty on school finance, school choice, A-F (video)
Full video of Evan Smith’s 2/28 conversation with state Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston, the chairman of the House Public Education Committee.
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State Government
Rise in Texas maternal deaths absent from legislative agenda
Texas’ maternal deaths have been sparingly mentioned during the legislative session, overshadowed by issues such as child welfare, the so-called “bathroom bill” and sanctuary cities.
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Higher Education
Texas lawmakers call for financial sanctions in response to Baylor rape scandal
State Rep. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, called for a criminal investigation and state financial sanctions against Baylor University in response to the ongoing sexual assault scandal at the school.
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Turner on pensions, recapture and sanctuary cities (video)
Full video of Evan Smith’s 2/27 conversation with Sylvester Turner, the mayor of Houston.
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Politics
Analysis: In bathroom bill, politics disguised as policy
As policy, the proposed regulations for transgender Texan’s restroom choices have some gaping holes. The politics, however, are easy to understand.
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State Government
Texas proposal would keep cities from restricting short-term home rentals
Senate Bill 451 would prevent Texas cities from banning or restricting short-term home rentals. Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth are among the cities that have enacted such restrictions.
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Anchia and Huffines on how legislative issues impact Dallas (video)
Full video of Evan Smith’s 2/24 conversation with state Rep. Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, and state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.
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Analysis: On child protection, the money might be the hardest part
The safety net for Texas children has some big holes in it, and most lawmakers want that fixed. But it’s going to cost money — a harder sell in a conservative Texas Legislature.
