Texasβ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked the lower courtβs 2025 ruling that struck down nine provisions of a sweeping election law related to…
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Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas
The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say.
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As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed
The attorney generalβs campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bendβs βunique characteristicsβ β but did not say whether he supports building…
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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Muskβs Starlink
The Texas Broadband office made the announcement after facing scrutiny from lawmakers for changing the rules to seemingly favor companies such as Elon Muskβs Starlink.
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Permian Basin Community Seeks Fix for Radium in Its Drinking Water
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter…
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The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston
One of the stateβs most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.
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TribCast: Could rural rage really swing a statewide election?
In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in…
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Inappropriate relationships should land Texas teachers in prison for 10 years, Gov. Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
Read full article βWho Pays for the High-Powered Grid that Data Centers Need?
The true scale of prospective projects that want to plug into the Texas grid is hard to hold in your head. As of August 3,…
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Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Hereβs what that means.
Inflation and federal funding cuts have squeezed Texasβ child care subsidy, causing the Texas Workforce Commission to scale back the program.
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Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby sheβs carrying, AG Paxton says
An Alaskan surrogate has traveled to Texas for legal protection after a California couple has refused treatment for a severe heart condition.
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Feds plan to sell three warehouses near El Paso it bought for migrant detention centers, Congress member says
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar said the government will put the warehouses on the market rather than convert them to house 8,000 immigrants for deportation.
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Hereβs how to find information about data centers in Texas
What information is accessible about a data center project can differ from place to place and depend on whether a project seeks out tax breaks,…
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Texas fights court ruling requiring that defendants get quicker access to psychiatric hospitals
A federal judge recently ruled that Texas must give defendants who are mentally incompetent to stand trial a state hospital bed within 21 days.
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Despite federal efforts to drop vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged
Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations.
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Texas THC ban continues as federal judge rejects emergency motion
Hemp businesses and consumers asked to block state regulations on THC, but their lawsuit remains pending.
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New secretary of state will continue to defend Texasβ open primaries against GOP lawsuit
The Legislature βcan and willβ take steps to limit who can vote in which primary, Secretary of State Robert Howden said in a Monday court…
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βCocks Not Glocksβ at 10
Since August 1, 2016β50 years to the day after the UT Tower shootingβitβs been legal to carry concealed firearms into most public university spaces in…
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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources β but potentially fewer of their values.
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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy
Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say…
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