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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Texas legislature is stepping in and making sure oversight is better when it comes to CSCOPE.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Last year the battle over redistricting maps postponed the election day, creating havoc for local political parties and candidates.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Attorney: Scant evidence linking Mississippi man to ricin-laced letters sent to president, senator

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Dallas fire department spokesman says all tests are negative on a suspicious package sent to Sen. John Cornyn's suburban Dallas office.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Texas Senate approved the bill Tuesday that would attract gun manufacturers to Texas.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Friday, February 08, 2013  Republican state senator is asking Gov. Mary Fallin to request a performance audit of the Oklahoma Insurance Department after reports of spending tens of thousands of dollars on motivational books, chamber memberships, uniforms, weapons and catering.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  After each redistricting election, Texas Senators draw lots to determine who will serve two- or four-year terms, since half of the Senate is elected every two years. In 2014, 10 Republicans and 5 Democrats will be up for re-election, and 8 Republicans 8 Democrats will face re-election in 2016.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  State Senator Kel Seliger of Amarillo is moving forward with water legislation.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  One bill for education, one bill for water funding and one bill for welfare administration.

Friday, January 11, 2013  An Oklahoma lawmaker has filed legislation to replace Oklahoma's income tax structure with a flat tax of 2.95 percent.