Governor Abbott signs Property Tax Relief Laws in Denton

Governor Abbott signs Property Tax Relief Laws in Denton

Jun 16, 2025

DENTON — Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse. “When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000,” said Governor Abbott.

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Governor Abbott Signs Strongest Bail Reform Package In Texas History

Governor Abbott Signs Strongest Bail Reform Package In Texas History

Jun 6, 2025

HOUSTON — Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law the strongest bail reform package in Texas history at Crime Stoppers of Houston. Joined by dozens of bail reform advocates and families of victims, the Governor signed Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 40, House Bill 75, and Senate Joint

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Senate approves sweeping Education Funding Bill

Senate approves sweeping Education Funding Bill

May 29, 2025

This is not just a funding bill, it’s a long-term commitment to the future of public education. Conroe Senator Brandon Creighton By Richard Lee/Special to ETR The Senate gave final approval to an agreement negotiated between both chambers on how to deliver $8.5

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Bail Reform: Sophie’s Story

Bail Reform: Sophie’s Story

Apr 30, 2025

Governor Abbott’s #1 priority is to keep Texans SAFE – that’s why he started this legislative session declaring bail reform one of his Emergency Items outlined in his State of the State Address. Texas must pass bail reform to put an end to

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Texas Governor poised to sign School Choice Bill

Texas Governor poised to sign School Choice Bill

Apr 25, 2025

The answer isn’t to give 100,000 children a lottery ticket to go to a private school or somewhere else and leave the other 5.3 or 5.4 million children trapped in underperforming schools, the answer is to invest and improve. José Menéndez – San

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Weekly Roundups from Texas Legislature

Weekly Roundups from Texas Legislature

Feb 24, 2025

Bail Reforms, Pay hike for teachers, Expansion of teacher incentive allotments. By Richard Lee The Senate passed a number of bills this week intended to keep dangerous criminals behind bars instead of free on bail. Since 2021, 162 new homicide cases have been

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Senate Advances School Safety Bill

Senate Advances School Safety Bill

Dec 4, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott said he would veto any school finance legislation that did not contain school choice provisions. By Richard Lee/Special to ETR The Senate approved a bill on Friday that would allocate hundreds of millions of state dollars to help school districts

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Miracle Of Adoption

Miracle Of Adoption

Nov 22, 2023

Adoption gains momentum in the Lone Star state. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the new “Support Adoption” License Plate and Support Adoption Grant Program, administered by the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”), which will provide funds to eligible non-profits offering

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