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Federal appeals court rehears challenge against Texas’ immigration law

Senate Bill 4 returns to the 5th Circuit with border crossings at record lows, a sharp reversal from the influx that inspired Texas’ law authorizing state police to arrest undocumented immigrants.

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Texas lieutenant governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

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Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

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Immigrant’s death in ICE custody ruled homicide by El Paso medical examiner

Immigration officials initially said the 55-year-old Cuban detainee died of “medical distress” but later changed the cause to suicide. The medical examiner ruled he was suffocated while being restrained.

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Federal court focuses on informant in appeal of Texas death row inmate’s conviction

A full panel of judges on a federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in the appeal of Brittany Holberg’s capital murder conviction, which was previously overturned in March.

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North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

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An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.

Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.

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Texas counties, auto industry push back on proposed ID restrictions on car registration tied to immigration

People testified during a Wednesday hearing said the DMV’s proposed changes would harm not just affected residents, but also Texas businesses and road safety.

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How Texans can prepare for this weekend’s winter weather

Freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected to hit a large portion of Texas beginning Friday.

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Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”

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James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid

The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets.

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The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.

As President Trump marks one year back in office, his EPA has proposed rolling back key air and climate protections, which experts say has already begun to strain Texas’s air quality and public health.

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Under new postal service guidance, Texans shouldn’t wait to send voter registrations or mail-in ballots

The U.S. Postal Service warns it may not postmark mail the same day it takes possession of it. The deadline to register for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2.

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Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected.

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TribCast: Breaking down Trump’s immigration enforcement in Texas

With immigration enforcement ramping up in Texas, Texas Tribune reporter Colleen DeGuzman and immigration attorney Paul Pirela join TribCast to discuss.

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Alcohol commission finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue

The new rules apply to 60,000 TABC license holders, like convenience stores and restaurants. The Department of State Health Services is also working to finalize its own rules for smoke shops.

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Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demand

As artificial intelligence pushes demand for more data centers, companies are drawn to the state’s relatively inexpensive land and natural gas that can run on-site power plants.

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Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price.

A possible flood of South American oil would hinder the state’s production of fuel, some experts say, making it hard to break even on costs.

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Texas defends law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.

A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.

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Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary

The two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.

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As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas

The Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.

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As data centers jostle to get on Texas’ grid, ERCOT promises new rules for planning

ERCOT is making a first attempt at a planning process in which multiple requests will be considered simultaneously.

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Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

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Here’s who has the financial edge to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton

The four-way Republican primary drew millions in donations over the second half of 2025, outpacing the comparatively meager fundraising by Democrats led by Sen. Nathan Johnson.

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