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Thursday, May 16, 2013  A senate committee passes a bill requiring elected state lawmakers to take drug tests.

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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A bill that would crack down on 8-liner arcades has passed one legal hurdle 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 Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

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.

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.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A state representative is pushing a bill that would reduce punishments for some drug cases.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would require convicted sex offenders to identify themselves and their crimes if they use social media.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A Republican lawmaker from rural North Texas wants to put an end to Texas cities banning plastic bags.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Texas chapter of the non-profit organization Raise Your Hand will gather about 100 business leaders on Monday to discuss the impact of public education on economic development.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A Texas lawmaker is demanding financial evidence to support a plan for government-sponsored drug-testing for people receiving unemployment benefits.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A judge decided that Texas schools need more money and the way the state funds education is unconstitutional.

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.