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Texas megadonor Alex Fairly joined forces with the GOP’s ultraconservative wing. He didn’t like what he saw.

Fairly, an Amarillo businessman, backed many candidates aligned with conservative West Texas billionaire Tim Dunn’s political operation in 2024. Now he’s disavowing what he says are dishonest and aggressive campaign tactics while pondering his path forward.

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Steelers Insider Reveals How George Pickens Trade Will Impact Aaron Rodgers

A Steelers insider gave his opinion on how the Pickens trade will impact the team's pursuit of Rodgers.

Sports Illustrated

In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.

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Will Dan Patrick’s Senate Stymie Fentanyl Test Strip Legalization (Again)?

Legislation to allow some forms of drug checking has reached the same Senate committee where a similar bill died last session—two years and at least 3,200 Texas overdose deaths ago.

Texas Observer

The High Cost of Texas’ Property Tax Cut-and-Run Politics

Biennial promises of “relief” are just window dressing on a broken taxation system.

Texas Observer

The Texas Lottery and billions in school funding in limbo as deadline nears at Capitol

Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues past September, or find a way to make up the $2 billion for schools the game provides yearly.

The Texas Tribune

Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to lead Trump’s commission on religious liberty

The commission includes Ben Carson, “Dr. Phil” McGraw and religious figures.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House panel advances THC bill with stricter regulations — but no ban — for hemp industry

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called banning THC products a top priority. The latest draft of the lower chamber’s THC regulation bill would allow retailers to continue selling edibles and drinks.

The Texas Tribune

A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments bill

Dozens of people who signed up to speak were ready at 4 a.m. to debate whether public school classrooms should have to display the Ten Commandments.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution

Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.

Texas Observer

Texas poised to ask voters to approve $3 billion to study dementia

The measure was briefly delayed by Democrats’ efforts to block the voucher program, but eventually passed with bipartisan support.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to create dementia research institute approved in House, but could face $3 billion funding hurdle

Some Republicans have bristled at the hefty cost of the bill, and Democrats could reject the funding for it over the school voucher dispute.

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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the governor. It was passed with bipartisan supermajorities.

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It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols)

The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?

The Texas Tribune

Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents

There’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

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Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud

As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

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Texas House approves push to award Attorney General Ken Paxton back pay

The vote instructs lawmakers who are negotiating a budget with the Senate to advocate for awarding Paxton the salary he missed while impeached over corruption allegations.

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Trump’s AI infrastructure plans could face delays due to Texas Republicans

Republican-controlled state house poised to pass legislation that imposes regulatory hurdles on data centers

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term

President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of Patrick on Truth Social.

The Texas Tribune

Texas plans to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts. It may not be sustainable.

State budget watchers — and some Republicans — worry Texas is spending too much on property tax cuts.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to create a Texas Homeland Security Division passes state Senate

Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety focused on immigration enforcement, organized crime and threats to state infrastructure.

The Texas Tribune

Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs

As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue.

The Texas Tribune

Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers approve $337 billion spending plan

Among the hundreds of amendments were ones that focused on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the Texas Lottery.

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