Karen Brooks Harper—Capitol Correspondent

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:03 GMT

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. Defined as those with fewer than 500 employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs and accounted for more than 98 percent of the state’s employers, according

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Hindered by ethical and religious objections to gambling and a healthy state bank account that gives little impetus to look for additional revenue streams, Senate Joint Resolution 64, would open Texas to Vegas-style casinos.

Lawmakers seek to enhance states climate for small-business owners

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy.

Cottage food industry legislation moves through the Legislature

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Bills by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, seek to support the burgeoning cottage food industry and have made progress with bipartisan support.

Dispatches from the Dome: Deadline shenanigans

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Deadline shenanigans; legislative love songs; V for Victory—almost; and the bag ban ban? Banned.

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:02:00 GMT

Defined as those with fewer than 500 employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs and accounted for more than 98 percent of the state’s employers.

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. Defined as those with fewer than 500 employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs, accounting for more than 98 percent of the state’s employers, according to

Gun rights legislation advances in the Texas Legislature

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Texas House passed a dozen pro-gun bills, including campus-carry legislation, that face an uphill battle in the Senate.

Lawmakers seek to boost small businesses in Texas

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:22 GMT

Small businesses are at the core of the Texas economy. Defined as those with 500 or fewer employees, small businesses provided 45 percent of the state’s private-sector jobs.

Lawmakers seek to enhance state’s climate for small-business owners

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT

Texas lawmakers are considering a series of legislative bills that could help the state's small business owners.

Education bill reduces standardized tests

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A massive public education bill being considered by the state Legislature could cut the number of standardized tests while also providing more options for high school students preparing to graduate.

HOA battles in Legislature feature talk of Texas values

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

It is not easy to pass laws reining in the powers of homeowners associations because the issue includes deeply held Lone Star values on both sides—property, community, family, home, privacy, independence, freedom, local control.