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awarded six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,697,701 to six schools in South … South Texas that received Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants from the Texas Workforce Commission. I appreciate
Contact: (512) 463-0120
Senator Chuy Hinojosa Reminds Texans: Sales Tax Holiday on Emergency Preparation Supplies, April … Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa wants to remind Texans that the Texas Sales Tax Holiday on Emergency Preparation Supplies
guaranteed under the
First Amendment while ensuring that Texans of all faiths, and those with no religious
affiliation … Americans. That includes
the right of every Texan, regardless of faith or belief, to practice freely, without interference
agencies that play a vital role in serving Texans and shaping our state's future. The committee ensures
flexibility to
determine which Texans are eligible for professional licenses. As such, this rule should be
evaluated … changes the licensing requirements for all 778,059 Texans licensed by TDLR, deeper analysis is
warranted.6
The careers
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Dean Senator Zaffirini funds permanent … scholarship for Daily Texan staffers
Senator Judith Zaffirini, the first woman Dean of the Texas Senate, has established
that will put opportunity within reach of every Texan. I look forward to working with you
and your … public participation, there is no established policy allowing Texans to make their
voices heard without being physically present
expand opportunity.
“This mini-pitch helps ensure young Texans have opportunities to grow, lead and succeed,” Dean Senator
work during the 89th Texas Legislature to support Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AUSTIN, TX – Dean Senator … work during the 89th Texas Legislature to support Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities
governance and fiscal responsibility,” Dean Senator Zaffirini said. “Texans can count on me to keep delivering results that
lives in a P.O. Box, and Texans cannot legally register to vote from one,” Bettencourt said
exemption age from 65 to 55. This gives Texans over 55 an additional decade of declining school property … freezing ISD taxable values beginning at age 55. Texans over 55 are estimated to save
Nickel. He emphasized the protection this delivers to Texans nearing retirement: “We’re going to take the senior … exemption from $200,000 to $240,000 for Texans over 55.
Patrick described the growing impact of homestead
award recognizes lawmakers who championed legislation benefiting older Texans during
the 89th Legislative Session.
AARP Texas, representing more … than 2.5 million Texans aged 50 and older, selected Senator
Blanco for his leadership on key legislation aimed
operating in the good faith Texans deserve, we will not hesitate to take the next step toward state
November 5, 2025
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
ICYMI: Texans Overwhelmingly Approve Statewide Constitutional Amendments Increasing Homestead Exemptions & Delivering … public and I’m very happy that Texans again voted for record homestead exemption increases, and supported other
engagement to ensure
that the needs of West Texans are represented in the Capitol and beyond.
Throughout
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
In just a few weeks, Texans will have the opportunity to make their voices heard
that could
property taxes that burden working-class Texans, primarily benefits the
discourage investment, slow growth, cause capital … right to make decisions concerning
and disabled Texans would improve housing affordability, help them remain the child
acre-feet annually—enough to supply 1.7 million Texans.
HB 517 prohibits homeowners’ associations from penalizing residents
ensuring that the rights and
voices of all Texans, particularly students from diverse, rural, border, and underserved
communities … Higher education
institutions should be places where every Texan, regardless of background or political beliefs, feels
safe
consequences or plan to provide real care to Texans.
“Despite yet another devastating setback, I remain committed … ballot box. We will make sure Texans
remember this betrayal.”
Sarah Eckhardt is the third-term Democratic State
expand eligibility for Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to include nonprofit job training programs. By supporting … technical training, the new law will help more Texans pursue high-wage careers and meet workforce demands
Congressional maps in Texas. These new maps reflect Texans’ voting preferences. The new maps
rework districts in East
through the special session, to provide Texans with lifesaving flood response and recovery infrastructure.
“These bills together will