“We just want parity”: Military groups call on lawmakers to give Operation Lone Star troops death benefits

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Texas bill requiring 10-year prison sentences for gun felonies faces opposition from criminal justice and firearm advocates

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Lawmakers could no longer “double dip” into pension funds under newly filed bill

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Texas Tech reviews its hiring practices as efforts to promote diversity come under fire

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Texas Senate leaders signal intent to spend big on border security

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils committee assignments with one Democratic chair

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Texas’ tax collector and Senate budget chief say they support repealing the “tampon tax”

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