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Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutional
Read full article: Texas bills requiring air-conditioned prisons languish despite temperatures being ruled unconstitutionalThe five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.
Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs
Read full article: Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needsLawmakers this week listened to testimony on House Bill 2, which would raise schools’ base funding per student by $220 — a figure that falls short of what many Texans say is needed.
Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session
Read full article: Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative sessionWu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
Republicans’ budding interest in Texas’ housing crisis could create strange political bedfellows
Read full article: Republicans’ budding interest in Texas’ housing crisis could create strange political bedfellowsRepublican lawmakers may try to force Texas cities to allow greater housing density as the state faces a housing crunch.
As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
Read full article: As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefitTexas’ top Republicans are fighting over how to split property tax cuts between businesses and homeowners. Democrats want renters to see relief, too.
Texas’ 2022 races coming into focus as candidate filings close
Read full article: Texas’ 2022 races coming into focus as candidate filings closeEvery statewide office, legislative seat and U.S. House district will be on the ballot next year when the state’s new political maps are expected to be used.