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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Republican and Democratic senator have been grilling a director from the governor's office on the state's economic development funds.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  As Texas faces a budget crisis many supporters of legalized gambling think that it could happen this time around.

Monday, February 14, 2011  State officials are considering levying a $100 surcharge on some new vehicles that fall short of federal fuel efficiency standards.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  The voter ID legislation continues to move forward as Senate Republicans work to push it through.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  Rep. Warren Chisum of Pampa will not continue his bid to be Speaker of the House.

Monday, January 10, 2011  State facing $15 billion budget shortfall

Monday, January 10, 2011  New poll looks at messages Texans' are sending state lawmakers.

Monday, January 10, 2011  We asked our local state lawmakers if they thought the legislature should meet every year instead of every two. Find out what they said and weigh in with our webpoll with your opinion.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Senator Kel Seliger ready to tackle tough issues in the upcoming legislative session.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Dist. 87 Freshman Rep. ready to take on challenges at state capitol

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  The State of Texas like most state's is facing a huge budget deficit. State lawmakers will soon be tackling the budget in Austin, but what do they think is the best approach to balancing that budget, and what do you think is the answer?

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Elected Officials hold Q&A sessions with seniors

Monday, June 07, 2010  Some public colleges and universities in Texas are prepping for what could be additional budget cuts by freezing hiring and deferring equipment purchases.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Texas legislators are going to travel around the state to talk redistricting.