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The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it 'pro-eviction' legislation
“A homeowner testified a squatter broke into her Mesquite home, sold her belongings for pennies on the dollar, and then a JP ...
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Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state’s water supply?
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is ...
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Texas lawmakers hear arguments over bill to cut DART funding
Members of the House Transportation Committee held a first hearing over a controversial bill to cut DART's funding by 25%.
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John Cornyn or Ken Paxton? Trump says he’s not ready to endorse next Texan for U.S. Senate.
The GOP primary election for U.S. Senate is already shaping up to be a slugfest between incumbent John Cornyn and his ...
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Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is ...
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Today on Texas Standard: UT student pushes bill for better evacuation plans for disabled students
Fabiola Amaya, a 21-year-old UT Austin student, is leading the charge for Senate Bill 752, which would make university ...
Texas House and Senate at odds over how to boost public school funding and teacher pay
The House would raise base funding for public schools, while the Senate has more targeted increases, including bonuses for ...
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In booming Central Texas, wastewater is polluting rivers and streams
A bill in the Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds in Texas. But for years, previous attempts have been ...