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TEXAS LEGISLATURE


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Texas is getting older, but its child population is growing

Read full article: Texas is getting older, but its child population is growing

Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group.

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14 hours ago

Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas

Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the invasive fly before it even starts.

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19 hours ago

Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

Read full article: Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

The statewide survey also found that Texas Republicans are closely divided on the issue.

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1 day ago

Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026

Read full article: Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026

Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and “authentic candidates” can win back recently converted GOP voters.

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Texas Lottery Commission to be disbanded as state game gets new restrictions

Read full article: Texas Lottery Commission to be disbanded as state game gets new restrictions

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed Senate Bill 3070, which will also criminalize the online sale of lottery tickets through couriers.

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Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam

Read full article: Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam

Texas and other states have criticized a decision by the national psychologist licensing board to add another expensive test in order for psychologists to become certified.

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State Rep. Nate Schatzline launches bid for newly vacant Texas Senate seat

Read full article: State Rep. Nate Schatzline launches bid for newly vacant Texas Senate seat

The North Texas district opened up last week when Republican Kelly Hancock resigned from the upper chamber to take over as the state’s acting comptroller.

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What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

Read full article: What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.

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Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students

Read full article: Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students

The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.

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With prospects of a THC ban eroded, Texas hemp industry supports age restrictions, more regulation enforcement

Read full article: With prospects of a THC ban eroded, Texas hemp industry supports age restrictions, more regulation enforcement

Hemp industry leaders say they agree with regulations similar to how the state regulates alcohol.

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Sen. Joan Huffman joins GOP field vying to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general

Read full article: Sen. Joan Huffman joins GOP field vying to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general

In her announcement, Huffman framed herself as the most experienced candidate, pointing to her time as a prosecutor, judge and chair of key Senate committees.

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2 days ago

Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

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2 days ago

TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

Read full article: TribCast: A special legislative session is coming

This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda?

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2 days ago

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children

Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.

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3 days ago

Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study finds

Read full article: Rural Americans more likely to live with chronic pain than urban peers, UT-Arlington study finds

More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor.

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3 days ago

Did Texas lawmakers do enough for children with disabilities? These child care advocates say no.

Read full article: Did Texas lawmakers do enough for children with disabilities? These child care advocates say no.

Lawmakers added $100 million to a child care scholarship program but failed to expand access to free preschool for children with disabilities.

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3 days ago

Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills

Abbott will call lawmakers back to Austin to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products that he vetoed, as well as five others from his veto list.

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3 days ago

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.

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Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63

Read full article: Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63

Farenthold, a local radio personality, served in Congress from 2011 to 2018 and is credited with securing funding for the port. He resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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New federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects

Read full article: New federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects

The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved.

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Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules

Read full article: Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules

A federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities.

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Texas creating task forces to target Permian Basin oil field thefts

Read full article: Texas creating task forces to target Permian Basin oil field thefts

Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

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Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

Read full article: Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

State chapters of the nonprofit group that provide meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington how much of a hit their battered budgets will take.

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Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

Read full article: Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

The court’s decision is not a final ruling in favor of the licenses, but it removes a major roadblock.

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Former Texas state Sen. Kelly Hancock to become acting comptroller, run for permanent job

Read full article: Former Texas state Sen. Kelly Hancock to become acting comptroller, run for permanent job

Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office.

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Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

Read full article: Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.

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Once again targeting higher ed, Texas lawmakers limited faculty influence, campus speech this session

Read full article: Once again targeting higher ed, Texas lawmakers limited faculty influence, campus speech this session

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

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Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso

Read full article: Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso

The Ecuadorian man was acquitted by a jury on a separate charge after crossing into the new military zone in May.

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To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies

Read full article: To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies

Screwworm is a parasitic fly that targets warm-blooded animals and has the potential to disrupt Texas’ $15 billion cattle industry.

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What the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gender-affirming care ban means for Texas

Read full article: What the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on gender-affirming care ban means for Texas

The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place.

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Read full article: Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

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Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Read full article: Texas again lowers restrictions on certain firearms, passes on regulations

Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton requests new execution date for Robert Roberson

Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton requests new execution date for Robert Roberson

A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal.

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Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show

Read full article: Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show

The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.

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Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods

Read full article: Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods

Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.

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Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options

Read full article: Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options

Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative.

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas House, from right to left

Read full article: Analysis: The 2025 Texas House, from right to left

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

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With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program

Read full article: With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program

Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.

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“They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife

Read full article: “They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife

For tens of thousands of U.S. service members with undocumented family members, there’s no guaranteed protection from immigration raids.

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South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cuts

Read full article: South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cuts

The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance.

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Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Read full article: Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

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Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.

Read full article: Texas lawmakers laid the foundation for a housing boom. Here’s how.

The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.

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After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged

Read full article: After El Paso joined Abbott’s border crackdown, the number of dead migrants in the New Mexico desert surged

Since El Paso joined Operation Lone Star in 2022, migrant remains discovered in the desert west of the city have increased every year, even as they have declined in every other border sector.

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Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas

Read full article: Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas

Eight Tribune photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.

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As Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement

Read full article: As Trump celebrates military, Texans protest president’s aggressive immigration enforcement

Demonstrations in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas have been largely peaceful, as some protests are expected to go well into the night.

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Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

Read full article: Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

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Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition

Read full article: Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition

Thousands of undocumented students who grew up in Texas now face college tuition costs that are more than twice what other state residents pay.

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What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students

Read full article: What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students

Some implications of the ruling ordering the policy’s end are still unknown. College access experts urged affected students not to withdraw from school while they assess their options.

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New Texas legislation offers relief to struggling restaurants post-pandemic

Read full article: New Texas legislation offers relief to struggling restaurants post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated Texas’ restaurant industry — and for many, the recovery has been painfully slow. As profitability plummeted, restaurant owners across Texas joined forces with the Texas Restaurant Association, pushing for change at the state level. Their voices were heard.

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See how your representatives in the Texas Legislature voted on this year’s major bills

Read full article: See how your representatives in the Texas Legislature voted on this year’s major bills

Our interactive tool allows you to search how state lawmakers voted on the most consequential proposals debated during the session, which ended June 2.

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio

Read full article: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio

Storey Rubio plans to launch her campaign by attacking the Republican incumbent as a “spineless moderate” who has not taken a hard enough line on border security.

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Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts

Read full article: Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts

Three months ago, Texas lost $700 million in unspent federal pandemic-era funding.

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A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Read full article: A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Among other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer fine Texans for not watering their grass during a drought.

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Aaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general

Read full article: Aaron Reitz, former top DOJ official and Paxton aide, launches bid for Texas attorney general

Reitz, formerly a key cog in Texas’ conservative legal pipeline, once said the AG’s office is at war with “the forces that want to destroy the American order.”

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Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias

Read full article: Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias

Advocates say the bills will give parents more power over their children’s schools. Critics say they don’t give parents anything they didn’t already have and will only strain their relationship with teachers.

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Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law

Read full article: Trans Texans brace for life under strict sex definition law

Texas has strictly defined man and woman, leaving trans Texans in legal limbo.

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Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy 5,000 Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy 5,000 Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests

Demonstrations against immigration raids began in Los Angeles last week and have spread across the country, including to Texas. More are planned this weekend.

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Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition

Read full article: Undocumented students ask judge to let them challenge sudden loss of in-state tuition

Their filing says the lawsuit that struck down in-state tuition for undocumented students was “contrived” to keep their voices out.

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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgo’s seat atop Harris County government

Read full article: Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgo’s seat atop Harris County government

If Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.

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Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

Read full article: Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people

Of the more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ+ people in the state, less than 10 were approved by lawmakers this session.

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With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

Read full article: With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC.

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Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

Read full article: Trump aides want Texas to redraw its congressional maps to boost the GOP. What would that mean?

The plan would shift voters from safely red districts into blue ones. Members of the state’s Republican delegation aren’t sold on the idea.

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Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy

Read full article: Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy

Education policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that students still need help.

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Amarillo breaks ground on psychiatric hospital, part of the state’s $1.5B investment in mental health

Read full article: Amarillo breaks ground on psychiatric hospital, part of the state’s $1.5B investment in mental health

The facility will bring mental health resources closer to the largely rural region that’s home to nearly 436,000 people.

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KPRC 2 answers parents’ questions, concerns about the new school voucher program

Read full article: KPRC 2 answers parents’ questions, concerns about the new school voucher program

The private school voucher program is now law in Texas.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to ban THC in Texas draws rare backlash from the right

It’s an unusual situation for the lieutenant governor, long viewed by GOP activists as a stalwart conservative responsible for driving the Legislature rightward.

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Texas’ abortion bans are here to stay despite narrow clarification

Read full article: Texas’ abortion bans are here to stay despite narrow clarification

Legal challenges have failed, elections haven’t moved the needle and the fight for a narrow clarification shows how immovable these laws are.

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Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

Read full article: Hundreds protest in Austin against nationwide ICE detentions

Thirteen people were arrested on various charges during the protest Monday, which ended when officers fired tear gas into a crowd that neared a federal building.

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Texas foster care agency chief to step down this summer

Read full article: Texas foster care agency chief to step down this summer

Two years after Stephanie Muth became Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner, staff turnover is down and the number of children without a placement has dropped.

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Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms

Read full article: Texas’ GOP congressional delegation meets to discuss redrawing districts ahead of midterms

The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.

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What should Texas families know about new school voucher program?

Read full article: What should Texas families know about new school voucher program?

The private school voucher program is now law in Texas.

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Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season

Read full article: Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season

Houston’s National Weather Service office has lost its head meteorologist amid a federal requirement to cut 10% of NOAA’s staff.

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A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

Read full article: A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

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Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter

Read full article: Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter

Aoudad sheep are joining the short list of animals Texas lawmakers allow to be shot from a helicopter, along with coyotes and feral hogs.

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Texas’ swift surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises questions about state-federal collusion

Read full article: Texas’ swift surrender to DOJ on undocumented student tuition raises questions about state-federal collusion

Experts say Wednesday’s action to eliminate the long-standing policy could be a “collusive lawsuit,” where the state and feds worked the courts to get a desired outcome.

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Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

Read full article: Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

The protests in Texas followed days of unrest in Los Angeles, where President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops in response to demonstrations.

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Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

Read full article: Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.

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Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs

Read full article: Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs

The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program.

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Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda

Read full article: Speaker Dustin Burrows, once tagged as “liberal,” kept skeptics at bay by leaning into a conservative agenda

At the same time, some Democrats acknowledged the Lubbock Republican let them leave their mark on some of the GOP bills they disagreed with.

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Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session

Read full article: Texas reined in recreational THC for more medical marijuana this legislative session

Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products, while also boosting psychedelics research.

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Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results

Read full article: Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results

A bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges.

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First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal

Read full article: First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal

The trial of the Peruvian woman was the first test of the Trump administration’s new policy aimed at prosecuting immigrants who crossed the border illegally with military-related charges.

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Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation

Read full article: Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation

The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election.

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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Read full article: Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat.

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As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef

Read full article: As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef

Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions.

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Meet the next 20 speakers joining TribFest 2025

Read full article: Meet the next 20 speakers joining TribFest 2025

Michael Curry, Joe Lonsdale, Beto O’Rourke, Katie Phang and Margaret Spellings, among many others, join us this November in downtown Austin

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Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas

Read full article: Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas

Not long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar energy. Now they’re bypassing the grid and building their own gas-fired power plants on site.

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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

Read full article: A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this year.

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Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

Read full article: Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

Within hours of a federal lawsuit targeting Texas’ policy of letting undocumented students qualify for lower public tuition rates, the 24-year-old law was no more.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.

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Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases

Read full article: Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases

Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

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Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses

Read full article: Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses

Texas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next two years. Some worry that’s unsustainable.

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Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties

Read full article: Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties

People at the raided house say they rented it for a birthday party and deny any connection to the gang. One man says law enforcement accused him of being in Tren de Aragua because of his tattoo.

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TribCast: Did lawmakers improve Texas’ infrastructure?

Read full article: TribCast: Did lawmakers improve Texas’ infrastructure?

Will Texas be able to keep the lights on and water flowing til the next legislative session?

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What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire

Read full article: What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire

A package of bills aims to better prepare the state to prevent and fight wildfires.

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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools

Read full article: From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools

An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new discipline rules, more Christianity in classrooms and a DEI ban.

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Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?

Read full article: Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?

Abbott faces pressure from both sides of the aisle. The prohibition was a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but some hemp farmers and veterans want it killed.

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In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judges’ pay and lawmaker pensions

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House and Senate members agreed that judges needed a pay raise. But they spent the final hours of the legislative session debating whether Texas lawmakers should also benefit from the boost.

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Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House

Read full article: Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House

Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family.

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School vouchers, THC ban, property tax cuts: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did in the 2025 regular session

Read full article: School vouchers, THC ban, property tax cuts: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did in the 2025 regular session

The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.

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