texas legislature

After flatly resisting it since the first day of the legislative session, Governor Rick Perry is sending out clear signals indicating he is open to tapping into the state's Rainy Day Fund to "help" balance the state budget.

A Houston state representative has introduced a school funding bill he says he won't vote for because it would sink public education in Texas.

Texas Governor Rick Perry and legislative leaders appear ready to "go to the mat" with the federal government over the projected costs of being part of the national sex offender registry.

Calling the current school funding system illegal, indefensible and even immoral, State Rep. James White (R-Hillister) has promised he will do everything he can to change it and make it more fair for small property-poor school districts.

In a move sure to pour fuel on the fiery debate over what states should do with illegal immigrants, one Texas lawmaker says she has an idea.  She says the illegals should be dropped off at the nearest U.S. Senator or Congressman's office.

Children's advocates from all over the state, including the Lufkin area, went to Austin earlier this month to speak out against potential budget cuts to their program.

In Austin, critics hope to slow down a fast-tracked bill supporters say will strengthen the rights of property owners facing eminent domain proceedings that sailed through the Senate this week by a 31-0 vote.

Will the steady population growth in east Texas result in new Congressional seats?  No one can say right now.