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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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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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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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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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Russian prisoner release renews attention on Houston resident Austin Tice’s long captivity in Syria

Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban

A state fair spokesperson said they would cooperate with the city of Dallas’s guidance on the matter.

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Uvalde police failed to turn over some video from Robb Elementary shooting, department says

Chief Homer Delgado said the department has turned over the footage to the district attorney’s office and ordered an investigation into how the error occurred.

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Here’s how to vote by mail in Texas for the November 2024 election

The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.

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When Texas jail standards push inmates to lockups in other states, oversight doesn’t follow

Jaleen Anderson’s mom is on a quest for details about her son’s death in a Louisiana prison that houses hundreds of Harris County inmates awaiting trial.

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Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths

Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.

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Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

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Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County

One county employee was charged in the probe, however, after investigators said he failed to make sure polling locations had enough ballots.

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After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault

Students’ scores in a test that gauges their English skills have been low since a redesign introduced computer scoring.

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Texas’ overcrowded and understaffed jails send people awaiting trial to other counties and states

Limits on who can be released without paying bail and difficulties hiring guards worsen the situation.

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Church, state and the Texas Legislature: Debate heats up over what students should learn

House hearing focuses on a curriculum plan and on school vouchers.

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Judge blocks Texas from releasing this year’s school accountability ratings

The ruling marks the fifth consecutive year Texas families have not received a full picture of their schools’ ratings, which are used to determine how they are performing.

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Texas House Republicans petition State Fair to rescind gun ban

The Texas State Fair announced guns would be banned on the grounds after three people were injured by gunfire at last year’s event.

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