Four top offenders in Texas
By Eric Galatas
AUSTIN, Texas – If you’re going to break a leg, try not to do it in Mesquite.
By Eric Galatas
AUSTIN, Texas – If you’re going to break a leg, try not to do it in Mesquite.
(Austin) The Texas Senate ended the 84th Legislative session Monday, its first in 12 years under new leadership and a term that saw nine new members take office.
At the close of the Legislative session, State Senator Troy Fraser announced that he will not seek another term for the Texas Senate.
“It is with a heavy heart, an overwhelming sense of pride, and not an ounce ofregret, that I am announcing I will not seek another term for Texas Senate,” Sen. Fraser said this afternoon.
By Eric Galatas
Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – A fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, exploded on April 17, 2013, killing 15 people, including 10 first responders. The plant had not been inspected in decades. Two bills – House Bills 684 and 942 – remain alive in the closing days of the legislative session that could help local governments protect communities such as West in the future.
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AUSTIN – As severe weather including tornadoes, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and flooding continue across areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties, authorizing further mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities. Additional counties may be added to the declaration as the situation develops. The Governor’s declaration follows an elevated activation of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to enable rapid deployment of state resources announced on Friday, May 4th.
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(Austin) Texas public schools could apply for additional money for pre-kindergarten programs as long as they agree to stricter accountability standards under a bill approved by the Senate on Thursday May 7, 2015.
By Eric Galatas
Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – In order for Texas to meet its infrastructure and public works obligations — making sure bridges don’t collapse and schools and parks are open for business — costs need to be shared fairly among taxpayers, according to a new report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities.
By Richard Lee
Senate Media Services
(Austin) The Senate passed its version of the state budget on Tuesday, approving $211 billion in state and federal funds to pay for state services over the next two years. Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, who led the Senate’s appropriation efforts, said the budget maintains the conservative philosophy of the past while meeting the needs of the future. “This is a budget that will keep our state strong, prosperous and compassionate,” said Nelson.
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Texas News Service
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas workers are planning a new round of protests for higher wages on tax day.
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The Bell County Master Gardeners will host the 2015 Texas Master Gardener State Conference April 16 -18 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton Texas. Over 550 attendees have registered.
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