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Brass knuckles and other self-defense items will be legal in Texas starting Sept. 1, 2019

Staff Reports - September 2, 2019

Quinn's Lemons is raising money for an animal shelter. (Courtesy photo)

Quinn’s Lemons opening summertime pop-up lemonade stand

Texas has more than 200 freestanding ERs. Lawmakers just passed bills to combat patient confusion and price gouging.

Through the lens: The 86th Texas Legislature in photos

Lawmakers pass bills to better fund Texas parks, historic sites — if voters approve

Texas lawmakers are done. Here are this session’s winners and losers.

Staff Reports - May 28, 2019 0

Texas teachers often spend their own money on supplies. This year,...

Staff Reports - May 20, 2019 0

Hey, Texplainer: Why can’t we create a statewide property tax to...

Staff Reports - May 14, 2019 0

Gov. Greg Abbott, legislative leaders assert confidence as deadline to cut...

Staff Reports - May 5, 2019 0

Change in tax bill would let many cities and counties raise...

Staff Reports - May 4, 2019 0

Texas Senate sneaking MORE STAAR problems into school finance bill

Creighton Holub - May 4, 2019 0

After Supreme Court ruling, Texas bills would bring in $850 million...

Staff Reports - May 4, 2019 0

A Texas sales tax increase would hit poor people the hardest

Staff Reports - April 27, 2019 0

The Republican Party of Texas' seal.

Texas Senate Delivers Crucial Property Tax Reform to Benefit Texans

Staff Reports - April 16, 2019 0

Legislature addresses broadband internet in rural Texas

Staff Reports - March 7, 2019 0

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