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1 hour, 20 minutes ago  A proposed ban on sales of sugary sodas in public elementary and junior high schools is on its way to the governor.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A bill to help protect rural school campuses has been tentatively approved by the House of Representatives.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A bill that would crack down on 8-liner arcades has passed one legal hurdle in the Texas Legislature.

Friday, April 26, 2013  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- An $875 million spending bill that includes $500 million extra for public schools heads for a major vote in the Texas Legislature.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A bill before the Texas Legislature would make it against the law to send a text message while driving.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Justice Department laid out its case in a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, saying the cyclist violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and was "unjustly enriched" while cheating to win the Tour de France.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Texas has unveiled a new school accountability rating system that emphasizes closing achievement gaps between low-income and minority students and higher-performing cohorts of young people.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A bill that would require those seeking public office to submit to a drug test will get its day to be heard.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A high-profile push for school vouchers statewide is headed to the full Texas Senate.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  About 200 labor unionists have marched on the Texas Capitol demanding pay raises for state workers and what they called a responsible state budget.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Democrats in the Texas House blasted a Republican proposal to reduce the number of early voting days in Texas.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A plan to train teachers for classroom gunfights is headed to the full Texas Senate -- but with the new stipulation that such instruction not cost more than $1 million in state funds.