Texas lawmaker Venton Jones proposes to partner on first day of 89th legislative session
Who is Venton Jones? Jones represents Texas House District 100, encompassing central Dallas and parts of downtown. Recently, he was elected as the Texas House Democratic Caucus Wh
Senators discuss priorities for 89th legislative session
Senator Lois Kolkhorst represents District 18, which includes much of the Brazos Valley, including counties such as Burleson, Grimes, Waller, and Washington. She said what she’d like to focus on during this session is property taxes and making some cuts to ease inflationary pressures.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas House elects new speaker as 89th legislative session begins
An exciting and dramatic first day of the Texas legislative session is in the books. The House of Representatives elected a new speaker, but he wasn't the candidate with his party's official backing.
Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway, with lawmakers officially sworn in and a new Speaker elected. Already, legislators have introduced more than 2,500 bills, setting the stage for a busy few months ahead.
What both Republicans and Democrats hope to accomplish in the 89th Texas legislative session
The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.
Watch Live: Texas' 89th legislative session begins with lawmakers voting for a new House speaker
It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga
Texas House of Representatives Kicks Off 89th Legislative Session with Public Support
Whoopi Goldberg showed some support to Carrie Underwood on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) amid backlash against the “American Idol” winner and country music star for her decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan.
Live updates: Texas 2025 legislative session begins with Texas House speaker fight
Three nominees are vying for the Texas House speaker's gavel after the 89th Texas legislature was seated Tuesday.
What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the ...
Navasota ISD weighs in on school vouchers, budget hopes amid Texas' 89th Legislative Session
The fight over school choice and funding in the 2023 legislative session led to no school vouchers and no additional funding ...
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'It's so topsy-turvy,' | Central Texans voice opinion as 89th Legislature opens
The 140-day session will address major priorities: property tax reform, education funding, healthcare access, border security, and energy infrastructure.
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Texas House to pick new speaker, concluding brutal proxy war
The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the ...