Category: State
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Office Of The Governor Statement Concerning Governor Abbott AUSTIN – Office of the Governor...
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TSTA demands the governor shut down schools for the year, take other steps to protect Texans’ health
The Texas State Teachers Association today demanded that Gov. Greg Abbott order all of Texas’...
Read MoreGovernor Greg Abbott extends executive order to close school facilities through May 1
Tyler – Governor Greg Abbott has extended his executive order closing school facilities through Friday, May 1. The Governor originally issued the executive order on March 19 ordering school facilities to close through April 3....
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TSTA urges state to cancel STAAR testing this year
The Texas State Teachers Association urged Gov. Greg Abbott and Education Commissioner Mike Morath...
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Emancipation trail will reflect history of slavery
The dance between Lee and Trump won’t last long, but their partnership is leading to something...
Read MoreUS Senator Cornyn Meets with DETCOG Delegation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with members of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District (DETCOG) today to discuss important policy priorities for East Texans like rural...
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New Study Finds Tens of Thousands of Texans Booked into Jail Unnecessarily Each Year
New Study Finds Tens of Thousands of Texans Booked into Jail Unnecessarily Each Year Changes to...
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BUDGET HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR
BUDGET HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR (Austin) The Senate Finance Committee gave unanimous approval...
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SECRETARY OF STATE NOMINEE FACES TOUGH QUESTIONS AT SENATE HEARING
SECRETARY OF STATE NOMINEE FACES TOUGH QUESTIONS AT SENATE HEARING By Richard Lee Members of the...
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MONEY FOR TEST SCORES: YOUR STUDENTS PASS, YOU GET A RAISE
MONEY FOR TEST SCORES: YOUR STUDENTS PASS, YOU GET A RAISE Statement on Gov. Abbott’s state of the...
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“TEXAS NEVER BETTER” SAYS GOVERNOR ABBOTT
“TEXAS NEVER BETTER” SAYS GOVERNOR ABBOTT The Senate budget includes money to pay for...
Read MoreCornyn on Houston Police Shooting: ‘Unconscionable and Unacceptable’
Cornyn on Houston Police Shooting: ‘Unconscionable and Unacceptable’ WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke of yesterday’s tragic police shooting in Houston on the Senate floor. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor...
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