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Policy Reports

Interim News Briefs: Spring 2026
  • Texas AI laws, AI executive order
  • Texas House studies New World screwworm risk
  • Expansion of TCUP, federal marijuana rescheduling

    • Addressing grid reliability and oversight after Winter Storm Uri - February 18, 2026

    Interim News Briefs: Winter 2024-2025
  • Texas' water system reliability
  • Advanced nuclear reactors

    • Interim News Briefs: Fall 2024
  • Texas election law moves through federal courts

    • Interim News Briefs: Spring 2024
  • Bullet-resistant windshields on Texas Highway Patrol vehicles
  • Prescription drug importation programs
  • Interstate licensure compacts
  • Legislating new and emerging energy resources in Texas
  • CMS approves Texas’ postpartum Medicaid extension

    • Interim News Briefs: July 2022
  • Commission addressing community college funding in Texas

    • Interim News: April 2022
  • New rule addresses sand mining near San Jacinto River
  • Proposed constitutional amendments on ballot in May election

    • Interim News Briefs: February 2022
  • Barbering and cosmetology licensing statutes revised
  • TCOLE implements new law enforcement training required by 87th Legislature

    • Texas charter schools turn 25 - November 1, 2021

    Interim News Briefs: June 2021
  • Charter school not entitled to tax exemption under recent ruling by Texas Suprem


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