Drug tests for unemployment benefits approved
7 hours, 28 minutes ago
Workers who lose their jobs would have to clear a drug screening to qualify for unemployment compensation under a proposal approved by the Texas Legislature.
Tax tussle riling Legislature in final week
2 days ago
Turner's ire isn't merely futile liberal protest in the GOP-controlled Legislature.
Texas House girds for major budget vote Wednesday
3 days ago
In the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature, a furious final week is being dominated by distrust, deadlines and delays.
Legislating in Texas is not all fun and glory
3 days ago
In 10 days, the 2013 regular session of the Texas Legislature will be history.
Bill modifies concealed handgun licenses
3 days ago
Concealed handgun license holders in Texas would be allowed to carry a revolver or semi-automatic pistol, regardless of what they trained with on the shooting range under a bill advancing in the...
Medicaid bill helps with managing medications
5 days ago
As the Texas Legislature nears the end of its session, some of the most important deliberations are occurring, and House Bill 595 is among the measures vital to the health of our state.
Jail treatment possible for mentally ill suspects
9 days ago
Criminal suspects suffering from mental illness could stay in jail until they are competent to stand trial under a proposal in the Texas Legislature.
Lawmakers advance limits on medicating children
9 days ago
New limits on the use of psychotropic drugs on children in foster care are advancing in the Texas Legislature.
Lawmakers consider exonerations commission
11 days ago
A new state commission would investigate wrongful convictions under a bill advancing in the Texas Legislature.
House set to send disclosure bill to Gov. Perry
11 days ago
A contentious bill requiring politically active nonprofits to make the names of major donors public is on the verge of clearing the Texas Legislature.
