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Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this year.
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Republican state Rep. Brooks Landgraf proposed the ban after a fire at an Odessa area chemical storage facility that allegedly filled a nearby neighborhood with “black sludge.” House Bill 3866 is now on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. -
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The last day of Texas' 2025 legislative session is here. After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, the Texas Legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions. Here's a look at some of the most significant items that — barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott — could soon become law.
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