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We tag every bill by the part of life it touches, so you can follow the issues you care about without reading the whole statute book.

Education

5

Schools, funding, teachers, curriculum, school choice.

Taxes and Budget

4

Property taxes, appraisals, state spending, exemptions.

Housing

3

Permits, zoning, rentals, homebuilding, short-term rentals.

Health

3

Insurance, hospitals, mental health, public health rules.

Public Safety

0

Police, courts, guns, traffic, emergency response.

Business and Jobs

2

Licensing, small business rules, workers, wages.

Water and Energy

0

The grid, water supply, utilities, drought planning.

Elections

0

Voting rules, registration, ballots, election administration.

Local Government

3

What cities and counties can and cannot do.

Courts and Civil Rights

6

Lawsuits, civil liberties, court procedures.

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