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As House Bill 114 goes into effect Friday and escalates the punishment for vaping in Texas schools, Northside ISD and other districts are bracing for an influx of violators being sent to disciplinary campuses.

Punishment for vaping in school just got more serious under new Texas law

by Isaac Windes August 31, 2023September 1, 2023

District officials are concerned about the impact the new law will have on the capacity of alternative campuses.

New Texas law allows walking on roads when sidewalks aren’t safe

by Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Texans will vote on billions in property tax cuts. Here’s what you need to know.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

House Speaker Dade Phelan gavels the House into session on the first day of the second special session on June 28, 2023.

Texas lawmakers end acrimony-filled property tax special session with more work to come

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

The Texas Capitol seen from a parking garage at sunrise on June 6.

Texas Legislature ends first special session with no laws passed

by James Barragán and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Most people in Bexar County are roughly 8.3 miles away from a birthing center which is on par with the state distance average.

Texas lawmakers do the right thing for low-income mothers with postpartum Medicaid

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje June 27, 2023June 26, 2023

Harlandale ISD Harlandale and South San Antonio independent school districts are both under state oversight due to governance issues, financial and enrollment concerns.

Three school districts OK staff raises in bid to compete for teachers, staff

by Isaac Windes June 21, 2023June 22, 2023

‘Ramon Najera Act’ vetoed, Abbott says existing dangerous dog attack laws are effective

by Raquel Torres June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

Volunteers in Tomball, north of Houston, feed an estimated 75 to 100 stray cats each day. A bill passed by lawmakers last month aims to protect trap-neuter-release programs in Texas.

Trap-neuter-release programs for cats are now legally protected in Texas

by Emily Foxhall and Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Texas comptroller certifies new $321.3 billion state spending plan

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2023June 7, 2023