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Lawmakers approve arms training for schoolteachers

Schools could train teachers to exchange fire with potential attackers under a plan advancing in the Texas Capitol.

Hecklers interrupt Gov. Perry's speech

Hecklers have repeatedly interrupted a speech by Gov. Rick Perry, demanding that Texas expand the Medicaid program under the health care reform law.

Drug-testing for jobless benefits passes

The legislation would require applicants for unemployment benefits to answer a questionnaire to see whether they are at risk of abusing drugs.

House gets ready for major budget vote

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says he takes House leaders at their word, and that delicate pieces of a complicated budget deal will be passed.

Welfare drug testing fails after stall

More than an hour of delaying tactics from House Democrats has blocked a vote on a hotly debated bill that would have mandated drug testing for some welfare

Drug testing for unemployment passes Texas House

A bill that would allow the state to drug screen unemployment applicants passed the Texas House late Tuesday.

Regents nominees clear Senate hurdle

The Senate Nominations Committee has approved Gov. Rick Perry's three appointments to the University of Texas System board of regents, sending them to the full

Key part of budget deal near deadline

A plan to finalize Texas' budget before the 83rd Session ends could face a major hurdle Tuesday.

Gun training for some teachers approved

The Texas House late Monday approved a plan to train some teachers who are already licensed to carry firearms for gunfights that could erupt in their

Beer bills move to Gov. Perry's desk

On Monday afternoon, the House passed all of the four beer-related bills, which will now head to Gov. Rick Perry's desk.

Texas lawmakers approve part of water overhaul

Texas lawmakers have given final approval to an overhaul of the Texas Water Development Board as the state grapples with how to manage water resources amid

Court upholds age limit to carry handguns

A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law that says 18-20-year-olds cannot receive a concealed handgun license.

Lawmakers could face special session

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.

Curriculum system scraps criticized lesson plans

A classroom curriculum system used by hundreds of Texas school districts will stop offering lesson plans after some conservative groups claimed it was

Payback: Member kills bills to get even

A member of the Texas House is killing bills authored by a Houston senator in retaliation for her opposition to an exoneration bill.

Confirmation hearing dominated by Powers questions

The Texas Senate  is getting to the nominees with just one week left in the legislative session.

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A dad's fight to get his kids back

A court awarded Stephen James custody of his sons. But he could not get …

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Photos: Day 3 of recovery in Oklahoma

Thousands in Moore are without power, some even staying in tents on their lawn …

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