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Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

State lawmakers in Texas are preparing for a significant policy shift as dozens of new laws take effect across December and January, adding to the more than 800 measures already implemented earlier this year. The latest round of legislation, passed during the regular session and the second special session, is set to influence major areas including education, public health, redistricting, immigration enforcement and criminal justice. Each law reflects ongoing political debates in the state and

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Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

State lawmakers in Texas are preparing for a significant policy shift as dozens of new laws take effect across December and January, adding to the more than 800 measures already implemented earlier this year. The latest round of legislation, passed during the regular session and the second special session, is set to influence major areas including education, public health, redistricting, immigration enforcement and criminal justice. Each law reflects ongoing political debates in the state and

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Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

A dramatic protest unfolded in the Texas House when Representative Nicole Collier of North Texas spent the night on the House floor after rejecting a mandated escort by state troopers. Collier declared that she would not sign away her dignity and described herself as a political prisoner in response to what she believes is an abuse of legislative power. The confrontation took place during the second special session of the legislature. The previous special session ended without pas

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19 Aug 2025 13:31 PM 586 views

Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

A dramatic protest unfolded in the Texas House when Representative Nicole Collier of North Texas spent the night on the House floor after rejecting a mandated escort by state troopers. Collier declared that she would not sign away her dignity and described herself as a political prisoner in response to what she believes is an abuse of legislative power. The confrontation took place during the second special session of the legislature. The previous special session ended without pas

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Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested inside the Texas State Capitol during a protest opposing the Republican-led redistricting efforts. The arrest, which was partially captured in a video shared by Martin himself on social media platform X, shows him being forcibly taken to the ground by officers during the confrontation. According to Travis County booking records, Martin now faces multiple misdemeanor

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25 Jul 2025 10:50 AM 799 views

Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested inside the Texas State Capitol during a protest opposing the Republican-led redistricting efforts. The arrest, which was partially captured in a video shared by Martin himself on social media platform X, shows him being forcibly taken to the ground by officers during the confrontation. According to Travis County booking records, Martin now faces multiple misdemeanor

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Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

In a move that will impact millions of residents, Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol in Austin on Monday, July 21, for a 30-day special legislative session to consider 18 critical agenda items. The session comes on the heels of the 89th regular legislative session earlier this year, during which Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law. The current session will take on a mix of emergency responses and deeply conservative policy shifts, including major legislative propo

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18 Jul 2025 16:12 PM 460 views

Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

In a move that will impact millions of residents, Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol in Austin on Monday, July 21, for a 30-day special legislative session to consider 18 critical agenda items. The session comes on the heels of the 89th regular legislative session earlier this year, during which Governor Greg Abbott signed more than 300 bills into law. The current session will take on a mix of emergency responses and deeply conservative policy shifts, including major legislative propo

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Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

What Is a Quorum in the Texas Legislature? Understanding the Rules Behind Breaking Quorum

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Electoral Miscalculations: Anil Kumar Yadav's Narsaraopeta Setback

US commerce secretary attacks India over corn imports amid ethanol push and trade talks

Deadly Storms Strike Central New Jersey, Kill Several and Leave Thousands Without Power

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Shift from Public Engagement to Media Scrutiny: A Political Downfall

Supreme Court Hears Tirumala Laddu Adulteration Case: Key Developments

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What Is a Quorum in the Texas Legislature? Understanding the Rules Behind Breaking Quorum

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Electoral Miscalculations: Anil Kumar Yadav's Narsaraopeta Setback

US commerce secretary attacks India over corn imports amid ethanol push and trade talks

Deadly Storms Strike Central New Jersey, Kill Several and Leave Thousands Without Power

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Shift from Public Engagement to Media Scrutiny: A Political Downfall

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Budaun Court to Decide on Neelkanth Temple Plea at Jama Masjid Site on January 18

Prosecutors Add Journalists to Witness List in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Murder Case Investigation

Foggy Weather Causes Chaos in Delhi Flights and Trains Delayed Due to Zero Visibility

Supreme Court Justice Alito Confirms Call with Trump Before Emergency Filing

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Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

Texas prepares for new education, health and public safety laws

Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

Texas Rep Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after rejecting DPS escort

Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Arrested During Capitol Redistricting Protest

Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

Property Taxes, Flood Relief and Abortion Laws Top Agenda in Texas Special Session

What Is a Quorum in the Texas Legislature? Understanding the Rules Behind Breaking Quorum

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Electoral Miscalculations: Anil Kumar Yadav's Narsaraopeta Setback

US commerce secretary attacks India over corn imports amid ethanol push and trade talks

Deadly Storms Strike Central New Jersey, Kill Several and Leave Thousands Without Power

Jagan Mohan Reddy's Shift from Public Engagement to Media Scrutiny: A Political Downfall

Supreme Court Hears Tirumala Laddu Adulteration Case: Key Developments

Budaun Court to Decide on Neelkanth Temple Plea at Jama Masjid Site on January 18

Prosecutors Add Journalists to Witness List in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Murder Case Investigation

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