The latest Texas House of Representatives news from The Texas Tribune. By Kayla Guo and Jasper Scherer 8 hours ago Some measures that made it through before midnight dealt with jail bonds ...

The lower chamber gave initial approval to Senate Bills 4 and 23, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), which would increase the homestead exemption. The current homestead exemption is $100,000 ...

The next critical deadline during the 89th Legislative Session is May 24, the last day that the House can advance Senate ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday is the final day for the Texas House of Representatives to take up during floor debate and give initial approval to House bills. Most House Bills that do not get initial ...