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

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.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Former Willacy County District Attorney Juan Angel Guerra lost the bid for congress District 34, but is now setting his sights on taking down a high ranking official.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Elsa's city commission meeting did not go on as scheduled Tuesday night.  The only commissioner to show up was the man whose job was on the line at that meeting.

Friday, March 16, 2012  A lawmaker from Ohio wants to make men go over a few hurdles before getting prescriptions for Viagra, Cialis or other erectile dysfunction drugs.

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.

Saturday, October 22, 2011  Authorities said Mexican Nationals are attacking the Hidalgo County Water District, even assaulting people who work there.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  One Rio Grande Valley lawmaker is hoping his bill for southbound inspections will make the cut.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Rio Grande Valley law enforcement officials are supporting a bill that would it easier for prosecutors to convict human smugglers.

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.

Friday, March 04, 2011  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has filed legislation that would legalize video lottery slot machines at racetracks and Indian reservations in Texas.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Texas state lawmakers are thinking about making changes to laws that regulate when liquor can be sold.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  A proposed law that would require doctors to show women a sonogram of their fetus before performing an abortion will be modified to give the woman greater control over what she sees and hear.