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Texas lawmakers advance bill granting HOV access to pregnant drivers
A bill that would allow pregnant drivers to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes across the state passed through the House, ...
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Texas lawmakers propose abortion pill bill that can’t be challenged in state courts
The bill contains many provisions legal experts say are likely unconstitutional, including one that says it can’t be ...
Texas House moves to eliminate STAAR test, change school accountability system
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Monday that would eliminate the state’s current standardized testing ...
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How two Texas bills could change the game for high school athletes with new NIL regulations
These bills could soon allow high school athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, just like their college ...
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Texas House signals expanding state’s medical marijuana program
House Bill 46 would increase the number of health conditions eligible and would offer smokeable products under the state’s ...
Parent advisory councils could shape school library content under controversial Texas bill
Senate Bill 13 is the Legislature’s latest effort to restrict sexually explicit materials in public school libraries ...
Mandated detransition health care coverage heading to Texas Gov. Abbott
Defining what’s a male and female — and recognizing only two genders — in Texas also advances, leaving LGBTQ advocates ...
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Texas House pushes bill that threatens vaccine safeguards amid measles outbreak
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