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Texas Senate releases new appointments to committees

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today announced Senate committee appointments that will examine legislation policy in Texas for the next two years.

Here are the 16 lawmakers that are chairing the committees:

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A new Speaker, a new direction for Legislature

With the unanimous election by the Texas House Representatives of Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) to be Speaker of the House, and the inauguration of Governor Greg Abbott, the 86th session of the Texas Legislature has begun.

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The Wall Street Journal on Rep. Ocasio-Cortez supporting a 70 percent tax rate:

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Texas House proposes massive increase for public school funding

As Texas’ Republican leadership calls for property tax cuts and a school finance overhaul, the Texas House on Monday pitched a bold proposal: Pump roughly $7 billion more state funds into public schools — but only if lawmakers can satisfactorily o

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Trump admin opposes federal oversight for Texas redistricting

In the latest about-face on voting rights under President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice no longer supports efforts to force Texas back under federal oversight of its electoral map drawing.

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BISD Survey reflects positivity

A District-wide survey was conducted at BISD recently among staff and faculty. A total of 138 employees responded to this survey.

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Texas House and Senate pitch funding proposals for public schools

The Texas House on Monday pitched around $9 billion for schools. Roughly $7 billion in state funds would be added to public schools.

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