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Houston, who represents District 6, including Baytown, delivered a comprehensive update on the 89th Legislative Session to t City Council during a work session Thursday, ...

Note: The above video shows the top headlines from the morning of September 11, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas — New laws that were passed during Texas’ 89th Regular Legislative Session to help Texas ...

Texas Attorney General candidate and Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed a pair of THC-related bills during the 89th Legislative Special Session in opposition to the current crackdown ...

State Representative Caroline Fairly announced she is running for re-election for House District 87.“I’m running for re-election because West Texans deserve a r ...

FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FUNDING BOOST — Several Wise County volunteer fire departments are receiving financial assistance from the state.

Protect independent journalism before the deadline hits tonight. The latest 89th Legislative Session news from The Texas Tribune. By James Barragán Nov. 8, 2024 School voucher supporters say they have ...