The goal of the new legislation is to help drive down the cost of housing so that more Texans can afford homes.
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The Senate Committee on State Affairs is set to discuss Senate Bill 17, which could preclude residents of certain countries from purchasing real estate in Texas.
Texas Senate Bill 3 proposes a ban on consumable THC products with severe penalties for possession and manufacture.
Approved 30-1, legislation creating a dementia research institute funded with $3 billion in state money next goes to the Texas House.