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Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A bill that would create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed its third and final reading in the Texas House of Representatives.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A bill that would create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed its second reading in the Texas House of Representatives.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A bill that would bring a medical school to the Rio Grande Valley has passed in the Texas State Senate.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A bill that would merge UTPA and UTB as well as create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed an important legislative hurdle.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley is one step closer to getting a medical school tonight.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has filed a bill to create civil unions for same-sex couples in the Lone Star State.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Jesus Medrano is looking for a job. He doesn't think any future employer should screen his personal social media accounts as part of the hiring process.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Two Democratic state lawmakers said they couldn't tell from their viewing of a DPS video that immigrants were hidden beneath a tarp in a fleeing pickup truck an airborne trooper fired upon.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is now reconsidering the plan that rolled out just a little over two weeks ago.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Texas state senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa has  filed legislation that would legalize video lottery games, a form of slot machine, in Texas.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Two Rio Grande Valley lawmakers have filed bills that would authorize southbound inspections for cars and pedestrians headed into Mexico.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Depending on the time of day it could take travelers hours to cross some of the International Bridges in the Valley.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Dewhurst announced a new addition to the Legislative Budget Board--Valley native Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  A candidate for Texas governor gained more support Tuesday in his bid for office.