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Gov. Abbott takes aim at paid sick leave rules in San Antonio, Austin

Gov. Abbott takes aim at paid sick leave rules in San Antonio, Austin

Gov. Abbott takes aim at paid sick leave rules in San Antonio, Austin BY ALLIE MORRIS, AUSTIN BUREAU AUSTIN — A bill backed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott would likely ...
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After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick

After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick

After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick BY CASSANDRA POLLOCK AND EMMA PLATOFF Three weeks ago, Gov. Greg Abbott convened state leaders to announce an achievement ...
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Texas Sharpens Aim At Surprise Medical Bills In Bipartisan Proposal

Texas Sharpens Aim At Surprise Medical Bills In Bipartisan Proposal

Texas Sharpens Aim At Surprise Medical Bills In Bipartisan Proposal BY ASHLEY LOPEZ A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers announced plans this week to address surprise medical bills in a ...
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In the Texas House, property tax legislation is being handled with a different speed — and tone

In the Texas House, property tax legislation is being handled with a different speed — and tone

In the Texas House, property tax legislation is being handled with a different speed — and tone BY SHANNON NAJMABADI City mayors extended an olive branch. Witnesses spoke uninterrupted. A House ...
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Sweeping legislation takes aim at shock emergency room bills in Texas

Sweeping legislation takes aim at shock emergency room bills in Texas

Sweeping legislation takes aim at shock emergency room bills in Texas BY JAY ROOT AND SHANNON NAJMABADI With more and more Texans seeking relief from shock medical bills, two prominent lawmakers — one ...
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