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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A breakthrough on a new Texas budget could be for real this time.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The House is set to debate a plan to dramatically expand the number of charter schools allowed to operate in Texas - a sweeping proposal that's cleared the Senate but could face a tougher road in the lower chamber.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry is holding a special ceremony to sign into law a proposal attempting to limit future wrongful convictions as the legislative session enters its final, frantic days.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A legislative audit report says New Mexicans could face trouble and delays in trying to see a doctor or other providers as demand grows for medical services from an aging population and expanded insurance coverage under a federal health care law.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The final gun for passing legislation proposed by lawmakers in the Texas House has sounded, killing hundreds of bills.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Texas House has narrowly approved and sent to the Senate a bill cutting taxes on chewing tobacco by more than 30 percent but raising the price of some smaller brands of cigarettes.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The latest headlines from around the state.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  This past weekend the National Rifle Association held their annual convention in Houston.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry says the Texas Legislature must pass tax relief, and Texas House Republicans are ready to try.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Democrats in the Oklahoma House are expressing concern about funding for public education.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Texas State House has passed HB 166, which would create the Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A bill that would allow Oklahoma breweries to serve free samples of beer is among 50 measures that Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Democratic-controlled Legislature had a better track record this year in getting bills signed into law by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Texas senators are considering a requirement that doctors who perform abortions have privileges at a nearby hospital.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Almost 80 Oklahoma state lawmakers have signed a friend of the court brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision that said a 2011 abortion drug law was unconstitutional.