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10 Commandments in school bill fails

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Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools

Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and allow for schools to carve out time for students to read the Bible, in the latest effort by lawmakers in states to infuse religious doctrine in public education.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Texas GOP lawmakers introduce bills to display Ten Commandments, read Bible in schools

Republicans in the Texas Senate introduced a bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and have time set aside in the day for students to read the Bible. The

The Christian Post · 2h

Texas introduces bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools, pastor offers alternative idea

A Dallas-area pastor is challenging Christians to rethink their position on whether to support placing the Ten Commandments in classrooms

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Bill to cut Texas property taxes advances to Senate

Read more A bill aimed at lowering property taxes unanimously passed a Texas Senate committee Tuesday, clearing the way for a vote before the full Senate. The Senate Local Government Committee voted 6-0 to approve Senate Bill 4,

Austin American-Statesman on … · 22h

Texas eyes homestead exemption raise, property tax cut. How much could homeowners save?

A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out of committee Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune · 1d

Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on House to pass bail reform package

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail ...

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Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the ...

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Texas professors union gearing up to fight bills that may restrict academic freedom, tenure

The AAUP's head said he's encouraging union members to reach out to lawmakers to share how higher education proposals could affect them and students.

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Bonham utility bills delayed due to postal service issues

The city said you can call city hall to get your utility bill amount or visit city hall to get a physical copy of your bill.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to hold news conference as legislative session heats up

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning as the Texas Legislature looks to pass its first bills ...

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School choice bill raises concerns for Keller families as Texas House set to review controversial bill

Keller ISD is considering splitting the district in two in order to help achieve "long-term financial stability." ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session

From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this ...

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Victim speaks out as Texas bill aims to make jugging a specific criminal offense

Houston resident, Katherine, said after she left the bank and went to church, her car was broken into. Thieves walked away ...

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