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Houston homeschooled children may be able to participate in public school extracurriculars if 'Tim Tebow Bill' clears Senate
A bill aiming to bring public school extracurricular activity opportunities to homeschooled children cleared the Texas House this week.
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Sherman: 'I'm proud to author HR 186: Texas and Taiwan Sister-State Resolution"
The Texas House of Representatives is taking steps to strengthen the relationship between the State of Texas and the Republic of Taiwan, with the introduction of House Resolution 186: Texas and Taiwan Sister-State Resolution.
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Fletcher: Child tax credit sets ‘children up for success’
A United States Congresswoman from Texas is praising a part of the American Rescue Plan after an announcement from Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig saying monthly payments from the new child tax credit will start in July.
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Crenshaw makes first appearance post-emergency eye surgery, hopeful to 'return to some sense of normalcy'
After emergency surgery for a detached retina, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) provided an update on his sight and recovery.
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Texas House approves bill to ban homeless encampments, protect cities from 'violent or hazardous activity'
The Texas House of Representatives has approved legislation to ban homeless encampments in unapproved public spaces across the state.
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'Texas needs a long-term strategy to support the uninsured,' Johnson says
In an 80-68 vote, the Texas House of Representatives rejected a piece of legislation that would have expanded the pool of individuals who are eligible for Medicaid coverage in the state.
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Thierry mourns passing of father: 'I deeply appreciate my colleagues who stood in sympathy and solidarity with me'
Rep. Shawn Thierry (R-Houston) publicly mourned the loss of her father, Frederick Thierry, who passed away in November 2020, offering a statement about his life and legacy after he received a Memorial Resolution.
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Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault proposes new bill to 'ensure independent investigations' of crimes
The Department of Defense’s Commission on Sexual Assault has introduced new measures aimed at increasing transparency in investigations of sexual crimes committed by military personnel, headed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
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Investigation underway in allegations of 'sexual assault at the Texas Capitol' after staffer allegedly drugged by lobbyist
A lobbyist is accused of using a date rape drug on a female legislative staffer, and that news has drawn a swift response from members of the Texas House of Representatives.