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Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention

Allred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her.

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The oil industry is booming. This West Texas small business worries it’s been left behind.

Before the pandemic, Ben Bilbrey worked with some of the largest oil companies. Now he’s waiting for the phone to ring.

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Harris shrinks Trump’s lead in Texas, Allred within striking distance of Cruz, poll finds

The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month.

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College costs weigh heavily on Texas students as they wait on late financial aid offers

Delays in the new FAFSA led students to take out debt, enroll in community college over their top-choice universities or opt out of going to college.

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Transgender Texans blocked from changing their sex on their driver’s license

The Texas Department of Public Safety rule change surfaced in an internal email that also asks driver license staff to compile the names of people seeking a gender marker change.

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Rep. Shawn Thierry joins anti-trans policy group after losing Democratic primary

The Houston Democrat lost her seat after backlash for voting with Republicans to ban transition-related care for minors.

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Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas.

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Here’s how to vote in the Texas 2024 election

Election day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas.

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Texas women at DNC tell of necessary health care denied because of state abortion laws

The fight to push back abortion restrictions is central to Texas’ presence at the Democratic convention, and is a focus of the Kamala Harris campaign.

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In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream

A competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the second ever Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.

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A West Texas ranch and resort will limit water to residents amid fears its wells will run dry

Residents at the sprawling Terlingua Ranch near Big Bend National Park will limit residents to 1,000 gallons of nondrinking water per month.

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Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminal

The Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President Kamala Harris.

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These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

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It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.

Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.

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A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries

The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.

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Gay former staffer for Troy Nehls sues office, alleging homophobic workplace

Alex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech

Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.

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How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election

All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail.

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Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations

Conservative groups and individual activists have targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility. But state and federal protections are in place.

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Texas sues Biden again to block federal protections for transgender workers

The Texas Attorney General is following his familiar playbook by taking the case to a federal judge with a record of rulings against the Biden administration’s agenda.

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Republican state Rep. Doc Anderson resigns, Abbott calls special election

Anderson, 79, was already not running for reelection. He said he’s leaving early to give his successor a chance at more seniority.

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How Lubbock artists pushed back after the city ended funding for its popular art walk

The City Council did approve $5,000 for security, about one-fifth of the money it withheld over last month.

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Donald Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill” probably won’t change much — least of all in Texas

Texas is producing so much natural gas right now companies are losing money.

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Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care

The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.

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Federal judge in Texas expands ruling that blocks Biden administration protections of LGBTQ students

The decision in the case brought by the Texas Attorney General preempts any future Title IX regulations that extend federal protections to LGBTQ students.

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