As session ends, political consequences take shape

No plans for another one, Gov. Rick Perry says.

Capitol waits, wonders: Will voters forgive school flop?

As session ticks down, some lawmakers play hooky.

Eminent domain bill headed to Perry

17-6 vote comes after senator spoke against legislation for two hours in late morning.

Third time no charm for school finance

With no House vote on tax plan, Senate's options limited.

House committee gives new life to familiar school plan

Proposal approved Friday failed before in both chambers.

Craddick to air radio spots

House speaker tries to spread message about school finance directly.

Telecom plan on Perry's desk

House passes Senate bill with no debate or amendments.

Telecom legislation gaining support

Senate approves measure that would let phone companies set their rates; House to take up issue today.

Senate drives education plan forward

After dire weekend talks, last-minute support is found, though not from Craddick.

New books to be late for school

Lawmakers' deadlock means some students may wait weeks for texts.

Senate still talking about whether to end session

Decision lies with upper chamber; other House members echo speaker's call to go home.

House speaker ready to go home

Tom Craddick says Legislature is wasting time, money. Senators press on.

Ogden floats state property tax

Republican revives idea that did not catch on in regular session.

A plan for schools without tax relief?

Governor says he's open to partial reform of education system.

A state stem cell strategy?

Language in bill avoids most controversial work, which may help keep scientists.

Senator floats own school plan

Shapiro drops Labor Day start, other ideas that upset educators.

Deadlocked Senate to try again

Dewhurst said he feared 'poison pill' amendment.

Frustrated watchers say House ought to pack it up

Education community looks to the courts as lawmakers wonder what's next.

House rejects school finance measure

Chamber can't agree on first half of school finance; Measure could still be resurrected in Senate.

House again OKs pay raises for judges

Lawmakers vote to boost salaries (and their own pensions) but don't touch school or tax plans.

Majority GOP can't agree

Paying for schools a tough issue, despite party's state power.

2nd session begins quickly, but criticisms remain

Lawmakers to try again; speaker puts an all-GOP panel on the case.

Session staggers to a close without deal

Lawmakers reconvene today for Act III.

Issues: Education | Health & Human Services | State Budget |
Criminal Justice | Business and Economic Development |
Transportation | Open Government

GOP's unified front cracking, analysts say

Republican leaders take different tacks on how to deal with cash shortage, agencies in trouble.

Perry sees 'vision' as a legacy

With Hutchison and Strayhorn in the wings, Perry says jobs are key to state's growth and his re-election.

School finance looming large

Of all the issues facing lawmakers, biggest is how to pay for education.

Dewhurst, Craddick face challenges

Republican Legislative leaders must win back Democrats' support in both houses.