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Lawmakers could face special session

Josh Hinkle — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:14 GMT

One week to go, and the current Texas legislative session will be finished. But that does not mean lawmakers will go home for the summer.

Senate leaders push for campus-carry

Josh Hinkle — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35:55 GMT

If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus in Texas and not be breaking the law.

DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help'

Calily Bien — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:48:52 GMT

On Monday evening, Rosemary Lehmberg released a statement talking about her "mistake" and how she is currently seeking "professional help."

Big bills at risk as session nears wire

Josh Hinkle — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:40:47 GMT

It is crunch time at the State Capitol. Texas lawmakers have just two weeks left until the end of the session on Memorial Day.

Gun bill taps historic Texas slogan

Josh Hinkle — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:23:21 GMT

The nation's gun control future is spilling into Texas history. A new state House bill – HB 928 – is taking the term "Come and Take It" as a namesake - and refusing to fund federal firearms restrictions.

Eckhardt launches bid for county judge

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:15:23 GMT

Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt officially launched her 2014 race for county judge Wednesday, which means she'll have to resign her current post.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Bush started a uniter, ended a divider

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:10:25 GMT

Bush left office with a reputation, deserved or not, as one of the most polarizing presidents of our time.

Mail security on alert at State Capitol

Josh Hinkle — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:41:42 GMT

A security scare ripples across the country after the US Secret Service intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama containing a suspicious substance – the poison ricin.

Security increased at the White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:39 GMT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Bill curbs penalty for skipping school

Josh Hinkle — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:37:35 GMT

Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, wants to replace criminal penalties for skipping school with a system of progressive sanctions.

Session In-Depth: Wendy Davis interview

John Moritz — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:58:02 GMT

State Sen. Wendy Davis, who has emerged as one of the most visible Democrats in the Capitol this session, says she has no plans to run for governor in 2014.

Report: Gohmert rude, irate to officer

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:58:56 GMT

An East Texas congressman was "rude and irate" after receiving a parking ticket near the Lincoln Memorial earlier this month, according to a police report.

Bill lets Perry's power travel with him

Josh Hinkle — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:51:36 GMT

Texas' age-old acting governor policy would undergo a modern-day makeover under a measure awaiting lawmakers' consideration.