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Texas lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to offering land owner tax breaks for water conservation, an incentive plan little-seen nationwide that comes as much of the state struggles through a punishing drought.

Hunters will have four days, instead of three, to take bear, if a change that the Game Commission made Tuesday receives final approval later in the year.

The Arizona Senate has given final approval to a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry a gun into a business that serves alcohol.

PHOENIX a ' Saying people need to protect themselves, the state House gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would bar most property owners from telling people they can't bring guns into their parking lots.