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In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners
Texans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection ...
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Lubbock Speaker Burrows champions bill seeking to enhance 211 Texas Helpline
Lubbock Area United Way said Wednesday that Speaker Dustin Burrows is championing a bill that would enhance the Texas 211 Information and Referral Network’s (TIRN) ...
In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto homeowners
Texans who fall behind on property taxes face one of nation's most punitive systems, where private companies can tack up to ...
Bill targeting squatters gets pushback at Texas Capitol hearing
A bill by Dallas-area GOP Rep. Angie Chen Button, framed as a way to crack down on squatters, received pushback from dozens ...
Here's why the Texas House, Senate are beefing over the 'Official Steak of Texas'
Should the New York strip steak be renamed the "Texas Strip" and take on the "official State Steak of Texas" honor? Or what ...
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Texas House bill would weaken renters’ rights, advocates say
The proposal is part of a push by Republican legislators aimed at helping property owners deal with squatters.
Private Donors Help Low-Income Kids Stay In Schools Of Their Choice
After approval of universal school choice in Tennessee, Texas & South Carolina lawmakers seek to make sure their constituents ...
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Texas House Rep. Ken King proposes tomahawk rib-eye as official state steak
Rep. Ken King introduces a bill to make the tomahawk rib-eye the official steak of Texas, sparking a flavorful debate with ...
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Why experts say 24-hour education committee likely won't impact legislation's final outcome
"Governor Abbott has invested too much time, too much energy, and too much money to not let this pass, and unlike the case with previous sessions where the speaker of the House was indifferent or in ...
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UMC Children’s Hospital announces temporary masking requirement
To protect its patients, visitors and staff amid rising measles cases in surrounding communities, University Medical Center (UMC) announced Thursday it was implementing a ...