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Texas Law on Debt Election Ballot Information

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A Texas law that sets clear rules for what information must appear on ballots when voters decide about borrowi…

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Texas Bill Would Let Voters Use Old Addresses

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 297 would allow people to vote using an old address if they moved within their county.

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Texas Bill Allows Voters to Vote With Outdated Address

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A new Texas bill makes it easier for voters who moved within the county to vote using their old address.

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Texas Senate Bill 53: Voting with an Old Address

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A Texas law that lets voters cast ballots if their address isn't current but they still live in the same count…

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Texas Could Lower Vote Count Needed to Conduct Business

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas lawmakers may change the constitutional rule for how many legislators must be present to hold sessions.

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Texas Voting Rights: Attorney General Powers Amendment

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas proposes letting the attorney general help prosecute election law crimes alongside local prosecutors.

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Texas Updates Building Code Standards for Homes and Businesses

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas House Bill 306 updates rules for how homes and businesses must be built safely across our state.

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Texas Bill to Remove Legislators with Too Many Absences

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 298 would create a rule that removes a state legislator from office if they miss too many legislative sessi…

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Texas Bill on Voting When Your Address Changes

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 305 changes how Texans can vote if they recently moved within their county.

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Texas Attorney General Gets Power to Prosecute Election Crimes

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A Texas law bill that gives the state attorney general the authority to prosecute election-related crimes.

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Texas Orders Study of Harris County Jail Conditions

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A new law requires officials to study living conditions and safety in the Harris County jail.

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Harris County Opens Bids for Spring Jobs

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Harris County opened bids for new jobs in March and April 2026.

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Harris County Updates Rules for Public Meetings

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Commissioners Court wants to change how public meetings work.

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Harris County Updates Budget Proposal Rules

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Harris County Commissioners will discuss new rules for how budget proposals work in our county government.

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Harris County Budget Offset Discussion Item

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

County commissioners will discuss possible budget offsets for the annual budget process.

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Harris County Reviews Contract Approval for DualStreets Service

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Harris County Commissioners Court will review a contract agreement with DualStreets without competitive biddin…

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Harris County Updates Policy for Officials Not Renominated

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Harris County Commissioners Court will review changes to the policy about officials who don't get renominated …

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County Leaders Consider New Hospital Board Member

Harris County Commissioners Court

Apr 2026

Harris County leaders will discuss appointing Marsha Murray to the Hospital Board in a private meeting.

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Texas Bill 57: Stronger Penalties for Official Oppression

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas is making punishments stronger for officials who abuse their power and harm people.

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Texas limits campaign donations during special legislative sessions

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas Senate Bill 19 blocks political donations to state officials and lawmakers during special sessions held …

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Texas bill changes voter registration address rules

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

New law lets people vote at old precinct if they move within county, and changes when address updates take eff…

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Texas Law Changes How Voters with New Addresses Can Vote

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 29 makes it easier for voters who recently moved within their county to vote using their old registration a…

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Books Save Lives Act Moves Through Congress

United States House of Representatives

Apr 2026

A federal bill called the Books Save Lives Act is being reviewed by Congress committees in 2026.

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New Federal Law Protects Our Rewards Points

United States Senate

Apr 2026

Senate proposes protecting rewards points so companies cannot unfairly remove or reduce the value we earn.

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Federal Bill to Designate Hamas Affiliates in America

United States House of Representatives

Apr 2026

Congress reviews a bill to identify and regulate organizations linked to Hamas operating in the United States.

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Texas Law Lets Sheriffs and Constables Contract for Services

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas law HB 26 lets sheriffs and constables in big counties sign contracts to provide police services without…

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Texas Law on Campaign Money During Special Sessions

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 310 limits campaign contributions to state leaders during special legislative sessions in Texas.

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Texas House District Lines for 2024 Elections Approved

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas law establishes new districts for electing U.S. House members from Texas.

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Texas Law Requires New Disclosures for Property Transfers

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas is requiring a new form with seller and buyer information before people can record property transfers st…

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Texas Law Changes How Tax Rates Get Calculated

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Senate Bill 10 modifies how local governments in Texas calculate the highest tax rates they can set without vo…

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Texas Law Lets Cities and Counties Ask Voters About New Sales Tax

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 312 gives cities and counties the power to hold elections asking voters if they want a new local sales tax …

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Texas Law Requires Police to Keep Special Files on Officers

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas is requiring police departments to keep separate files on officers with details about their work and any…

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Texas House Bill 320: New Rules for Semiautomatic Rifle Sales

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A Texas law proposal that restricts who can buy semiautomatic rifles and increases penalties for illegal sales…

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Texas Bill to Connect ERCOT Power Grid to Outside Networks

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 318 would let Texas utilities buy power from outside the ERCOT grid and connect to other power networks.

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Texas Bill Would Notify People About Voting After Felony

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

A Texas law would require judges and prison officials to tell people they may be able to vote after completing…

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Texas Law Sets Temperature Rules for Prisons

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

HB 313 requires Texas prisons to keep indoor temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Texas Changes Rules For Voters Who Move Within County

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas law now lets voters cast ballots in their registered precinct if they move within the same county.

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Texas law creates penalties for stealing and defrauding property

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas passes a new law that makes property theft and fraud crimes with specific time limits for prosecution.

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Texas Law Protects Trafficking Victims From Prosecution

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas passed a law that allows trafficking victims to use their exploitation as a legal defense against charge…

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Texas Law Requires Voters to Approve Police Funding Changes

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas passed a law requiring counties with over 3.3 million people to let voters decide on police and sheriff …

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Texas Law Gives Attorney General Power to Prosecute Election Crimes

Texas Legislature

Apr 2026

Texas passed a law giving the state attorney general the power to prosecute people who break election laws.

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