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The 88th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives.The Texas State Legislature met in its regular session in Austin, Texas, from January 10, 2023 to May 29, 2023, [1] followed by four consecutive special sessions.
Texas Senate Bill 4 (Texas S.B. 4) is a Texas state statute enacted by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by governor Greg Abbott on December 18, 2023. The bill allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who enter the state illegally. [1] Senate Bill 4 is the subject of United States v. Texas, a lawsuit filed against Texas ...
Stanley K. Young, Texas Legislative Handbook (1973). Univ. of Tex., The Legislative Branch in Texas Politics, (last accessed Oct. 8, 2006) (stating that "The Texas Legislature is the most powerful of the three main branches of government[,]" primarily because it is "less weak than the other branches"). See also: Texas Government Newsletter
After just two days of the third special session, two major pieces of education legislation are heading to a full Texas Senate vote. Texas Senate panel advances school choice, education funding ...
Before the House session ended Tuesday, Phelan received an internal push to consider legislation before closing what has been a marathon year for the Legislature. More: $1.5 billion for Texas ...
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The 2023 Texas elections are held. Voters approve 13 out of 14 amendments in the constitutional amendment election. [29] A special election is held to fill the vacancy in Texas's 2nd House of Representatives district, [2] which will be followed by a runoff on January 30, 2024. [3] The 4th special session of the 88th Texas Legislature convenes. [4]
Texas House education committee Chairman Rep. Brad Buckley dropped a new version of a school choice bill and told members a fourth session is coming. Official: Texas Legislature likely to have ...