Texas Senate

Harris, Nelson receive key Texas Senate committee assignments AUSTIN - Two state senators who represent Tarrant County have been named to chairmanships by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, partially offsetting the loss of seniority caused by the...

In this article: Chris Harris, Jane Nelson, Kim Brimer, and David Dewhurst

Local-option transportation bill wins final passage in Texas Senate AUSTIN - Legislation enabling local voters to finance major transportation projects cleared the Senate on Monday as Sen. Jane Nelson contended that the majority of her North...

In this article: Jane Nelson, Rick Perry, Tax, Tarrant County, Fort Worth, and Mike Moncrief

...grades sounds sensible. SB 2033, which the Texas Senate approved Monday, would bar districts from requiring that teachers "assign a minimum grade for an assignment without regard to the student's quality of work." The bill, by Sen. Jane...

In this article: Texas Legislature, Fort Worth, Jane Nelson, and Flower Mound

...through the cracks. The Texas Senate approved a bill by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children and to provide better support for young adults aging out of the foster system. Comments 0...

In this article: SeaWorld, Texas, and Jane Nelson

...in federal funds since 2003, records show. This year, the Texas Senate's base budget recommends an SCHIP increase from $2 billion to more than $2.3 billion, including all funding sources. "I expect extensive discussion on this issue...

In this article: State Children's Health Insurance Program, Texas, Jane Nelson, Walter Taylor, Tarrant County, Texas A&M, and Medicaid