The Texas Tech University’s plans for a veterinary school were “on pause” when the legislative session began. But lawmakers voted Saturday to allocate $4.1 million for the project.
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Chances of House, Senate agreement on property taxes appear slim
The House adjourned for the day Saturday without appointing conferees to work out its differences with the Senate on property tax legislation.
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State Government
Convention of states-related bill hits Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
A bill outlining the duties and limits of Texas delegates should a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution occur is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for a signature.
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State Government
Texas Legislature sends $217 billion budget to Gov. Abbott
Amid increased talk of a special session over other issues, both the Texas House and Senate voted Saturday evening to approve a $217 billion, two-year budget, the only bill lawmakers are required to pass.
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Health care
Texas House moves to require more abortion reporting data
Health facilities that perform abortions may soon have to release data on complications that arise during and after the procedure — another move by GOP lawmakers to crack down on abortions in Texas.
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Politics
Analysis: Oversized tweets from a Texas trainwreck
It’s the last Saturday of the legislative session — a day combining long, boring periods of inactivity with high levels of drama. In other words: perfect for a wandering mind.
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Politics
Patrick, Straus deadlocked over “bathroom bill”
In dueling press conferences Friday evening, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus revealed themselves at an impasse over bathroom regulations that could prompt Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session.
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Health care
Legislature opts to largely maintain cuts of therapy services for disabled children
The House grudgingly voted to accept the Senate’s supplemental budget proposal, which would not restore funding for disabled children’s therapy services.
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Criminal Justice
Lawmakers say Driver Responsibility Program repeal unlikely this session
A measure to repeal the widely unpopular program made it out of the House but died before hitting the Senate floor.
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Audit: Cruz did not properly disclose Goldman Sachs loans in 2012
The Federal Election Commission ruled that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz improperly disclosed several loans during his upstart 2012 Senate campaign.
