Could Texas Finally Get A Safe Needle Exchange Program?
While bills promoting safe syringe exchange programs have died for years, this weekend the Texas House is considering a targeted bill to legalize pilot programs in seven counties
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A Better Playbook For Texas Democrats
Democrats in the Texas House actually have options to stall legislation, but using them is another matter
How A Film Incentive Bill Cruised A Senate Committee Vote
The Texas star power of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson helped advance a bill meant to increase film and television incentives in the state
Wild Start To An Open Houston Congressional Seat
Though Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call an election, the race for an open congressional seat in Houston is well underway
First Public Testimony On Vouchers In The Texas House
Nearly a full day passed after the Public Education Committee started the first public hearing on the massive voucher bill
The Texas War On Drag Continues
Last week a senate committee heard testimony on a bill that bars state funds from public libraries that hold events with drag queens, a new cause célèbre among conservatives
State Senate Hearing Takes Testimony On Anti-Trans Bill
A powerful State Senate committee heard testimony on a bill seeking to protect teachers and staff who do not identify students according to their preferred pronouns yesterday. It’s one of many bills expected to be heard in the legislature regarding the erasure of transgender people, and the second to