Legislative Services

Billions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas Senate (The Texas Tribune)

Unlocking Federal Funds: How Technical Assistance Empowers Rural Counties (National Association oof Counties)

State lawmakers considering legislation to improve law enforcement protocols and response to mass shootings at schools (KVUE-TV Austin)

Rural healthcare bill considered by Texas House Committee (KXAN-TV Austin)

West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs (The Texas Tribune)

Commerce Secretary’s Proposal to Prioritize Satellite Over Fiber Internet Would ’Strand’ Rural Communities, Experts Say (The Daily Yonder)

Bill to expand medical examiner access in Texas closer to law (KXAN-TV Austin)