The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House and Senate appear to have made a deal on property tax relief that, if it holds, will remove a time consuming issue from the limited time left in the 89th Session. Overall it is a good deal. Read more here and here.
Governor Abbott signed the landmark school choice bill, SB2, on Saturday. The unions are not happy: Texas AFL-CIO protests voucher program with banner at Governor’s Mansion.
More from the 89th Legislature:
- Texas House moves to end taxpayer-funded golden parachutes for local government officials
- Texas House sends bill on ‘harmful material’ for minors to governor – media can’t even admit that sexually explicit material is harmful, typical.
- Texas House bill would ban kids from social media
- Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules – it’s not “their rules” but state law at issue
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About Cinco de Mayo and why it’s good to celebrate a little!
Starbase, Texas is now a thing after SpaceX employees and residents vote to incorporate.
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