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Texas colleges, classes closer to more state oversight as House advances plan
The bill gives politically connected regents more power to determine which courses are offered and regulate what’s included ...
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Political appointees would have more control over Texas universities’ courses and hiring under bill OK’d by House
Senate Bill 37 would give more power to university regents, who are appointed by the governor, to vet and veto new curricula ...
Texas House votes to fast-track evictions in anti-‘squatter’ bill
Senate Bill 38, aimed at cracking down on squatting, advances in the Texas House with new amendments. Critics say the bill lacks a clear definition of squatters and could fast-track evictions for ...
Texas House gives initial OK to bill clarifying medical exceptions in state abortion ban
The House also voted to advance SB 33, which bans cities like Austin from funding out-of-state abortion travel and logistics.
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Eviction bill now focuses on squatters in Texas House rewrite
The chamber jettisoned a provision tenants’ advocates warned would make it easier for Texas landlords to evict renters.
Texas House considers mandate for local sheriffs departments to partner with federal immigration authorities
Senate Bill 8 would mandate sheriffs offices in counties with a population above 100,000 to enter into an agreement with Immigration Customs and Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program. It passed ...
Texas House initially passes bill that aims to speed up the eviction process
While supporters of the bill say it's needed to make it easier to remove squatters, some in opposition say it undermines due ...
House moves to advance SB 37 on faculty senate, core curriculum review. What to know:
SB 37, the sweeping higher education bill of the 89th session, will face a final vote in the House before the Senate ...