The center would "accelerate research into dementia, attracting top talent to our state and creating high quality jobs," Sen. Joan Huffman said.

SB 17, authored by Republican State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, said the goal is to protect national security and prevent foreign government ownership of Texas land.

Many school districts have struggled to afford the cost of complying with House Bill 3 from 2023, which requires schools to have an armed officer on each campus.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Texas Senate voted to approve a bill to create a Texas Strategic Bitcoin reserve. The measure moves on to the House after a 25-5 vote.

The goal of the new legislation is to help drive down the cost of housing so that more Texans can afford homes.

House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.

Today, the Texas Senate has passed SB 21, a bill aimed at creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state, by a vote of 25-5. The bill will now advance to the Texas House for further consideration. JUST IN: Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation SB 21 PASSES the Senate. pic.twitter.com/NahQC7z63K