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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, 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.