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The Latest Breaking News from The Texas Senate

Why Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s endorsed candidates always win

No GOP candidate for the Texas Senate has ever defeated a Patrick-endorsed primary opponent since he became the state’s second-in-command over a decade ago.

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Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89

During his time in the Texas Senate, the moderate Republican tackled major issues such as school finance and ethics reform.

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Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

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Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.

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New Texas Congressional Map Sends Two Democratic Progressives into a Vicious Battle to Remain in The U.S. House

The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.

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Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

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Texas Senate OKs stricter limits on city, county property tax revenue

The proposal would put tighter limits on how much property tax revenue cities and counties of a certain size can collect each year.

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Texas GOP once again tries to ban local governments from hiring lobbyists in Austin

Critics of the bill say the state’s smallest cities and school districts will be silenced at the Capitol.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton reportedly declared three primary residences, raising questions of mortgage fraud

Ken Paxton’s wife filed for divorce on ‘Biblical grounds’ two weeks ago

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

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Starbase could shut down Boca Chica Beach more frequently under Texas legislation

The Texas Senate agreed Friday to make it easier for the new city, home to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to shutter the beach during rocket launches.

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Senators soften student discipline bill, giving Texas schools more flexibility

The Texas Senate had previously proposed more severe consequences in the bill.

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Bill that would give the Texas Lottery “a two-year lease on life” gets Senate approval

Senate Bill 3070 would allow the Texas Lottery’s games to continue under a new department, abolish the agency and create restrictions on ticket purchases.

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Texas Senate panel approves $8 billion school funding plan as it seeks middle ground with House

The proposal would heavily invest in teacher pay and special education. It includes a modest $55 increase to schools' base per-student funding, significantly lower than what the House had sought.

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After college students protested Israel-Hamas war, Texas Senate votes to restrict time, place and manner of future events

Sen. Brandon Creighton says the bill will prevent disruption. Critics say it walks back conservative lawmakers' previous pledge to protect campus free speech.

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It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are other Texas public education bills you should track.

Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the Texas Legislature this session.

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Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution

Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.

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Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority

Patrick says the measure will shut down the dangerous THC products business. The House’s proposal would tighten oversight of the industry without a full ban.

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Texas Senate passes ban on lottery sales through courier services

Unanimous passage in the Senate comes after top Texas officials say the third-party services undermine trust in the lottery.

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Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration.

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Texas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fight

The Texas Senate has proposed injecting a staggering half a billion dollars into film production, as economists and fiscal hawks question the return on investment.

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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

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Texas Senate’s voucher proposal would give families $10,000 to fund students’ private school

Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.

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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

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