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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  State Representative Four Price of Amarillo has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for intoxicated hit and run drivers.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Nearly two weeks into the 83rd Texas Legislature, the Capitol is closed Monday to honor Martin Luther King Day and lawmakers are reflecting on what's been done so far.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Texans Caring for Texan's annual luncheon took place today, honoring state employees who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Some very unexpected and welcome news for state lawmakers as a windfall of $5 billion is being added to the state's bank account.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  It's a debate that's been going on for years now.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The race is on for the Texas district 87 house seat, and two men who ran for it last time are doing it again.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The Supreme Court has been asked by the Texas Attorney General to stay a federal court ruling to keep the state from implementing a new redistricting map.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Senator Kel Seliger hosted a town hall meeting for any citizen to present problems, but he didn't hear about many of them, he fielded more questions than anything else.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Governor Rick Perry paid a visit to Amarillo Tuesday for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 1 (42nd Regular Session) and Senate Bill 2 (42nd Special Session) both of which relate to the 2012-2013 state budget.

Friday, May 20, 2011  The Texas Legislature is still in trying to iron out many of the details for a state budget and for redistricting.

Friday, April 15, 2011  The redistricting lines for representation from the House of Representatives in Texas are finally in. Representative Warren Chisum's district is disappearing.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Texas State Teachers Association is drumming up support asking you to sign petitions and they're asking legislators, don't cut kids out when it comes to deep budget cuts.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Concussion concerns for student athletes have seemingly become more prevelant in the last couple of years.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Budget plan is unveiled, still billions short

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  State Representative Four Price introduces legislation that would require all texas employers to register and participate in the U.S. states department of homeland security's e-verify program, it's an internet based system that allows employers to determine eligibility of those they hire.