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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

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

The Texas billionaire has said he will drop his position at Landry’s, but will continue his ownership of the Houston Rockets.

The Texas Tribune

Experts cast doubt on state’s report that undocumented immigrants cost Texas hospitals $122M in a month

Policy experts say undocumented immigrants' cost to hospitals is a small fraction of the total cost from uninsured Texans.

The Texas Tribune

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Requiring voters to prove citizenship spurs concern that eligible Texans won’t be able to cast ballots

Democrats and other critics say Texas legislation threatens to keep citizens who can’t easily access the right documents from voting.

The Texas Tribune

Private school vouchers head to Abbott’s desk to become law

The program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

The Texas Tribune

The Lege’s ‘Big Government Intrusion’ into University Academics

Expanding on last session's anti-DEI campus crackdown, Republicans are now going after gender and ethnic studies programs and faculty independence.

Texas Observer

Texas Police Are Slowly Joining What Could Be a ‘Giant ICE Army’

New 287(g) task force agreements are trickling in as the Lege considers mandating ICE cooperation and some counties await federal training.

Texas Observer

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"Tens of Thousands" of Undocumented Patients Cost Texas Hospitals "Millions," Per State Official

As hospitals begin collecting immigration status data under Governor Abbott's order, critics argue that uninsured non-U.S. citizens are not the problem

Latin Times

Texas governor signs bill creating another DOGE-inspired effort at the state level

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill to create a DOGE-inspired office to oversee and dissolve rules and regulations within state agencies

The Independent UK

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.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett Would 'Absolutely' Challenge Trump to a Battle of Wits After He Slammed Her as 'Very Low-IQ'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett escalated her feud with Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live, accepting an IQ test challenge and continuing to roast the president.

Latin Times

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?

Texas Observer

Texas Poised to Spend $6.5 Billion More on Border Security—Even as Crossings Plummet

Despite record-low border crossings and renewed federal immigration enforcement, Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star keeps growing, the Texas Tribune reported

Latin Times

The Texas Lottery's top executive resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission has resigned in the latest shake-up at the state’s retail gambling enterprise amid multiple investigations into large jackpots in 2023 and earlier this year and threats from some lawmakers to shut it down

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Early Texas hospital data shows millions spent in care for non-U.S. citizens

A state employee testified Monday that tens of thousands of people in the U.S. unlawfully were treated, but it was unclear how long the data had been collected.

The Texas Tribune

“A global loss”: Millions of Texans mourn the death of Pope Francis

Some churchgoers in the Rio Grande Valley remembered the leader of the Catholic Church as a forward-thinking figure who cared for everyone.

The Texas Tribune

With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security

Some are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.

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“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

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Plan For Expanded Muslim Community Triggers Hope, Fear In Texas

Threats to Muslims living in Texas are nothing new, but lately the vile phone calls to Imran Chaudhary have ramped up.

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.

The Texas Tribune

In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball

Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.

Texas Observer

Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Break the ‘People’s House’

The Legislature’s lower chamber has finally blessed school vouchers—and denied ordinary Texans the chance to weigh in.

The Texas Tribune

In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

The Texas Tribune

Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets final House approval

The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training.

The Independent UK

Health officials hit out at RFK Jr after deadly measles outbreak

A second young child in Texas died from a measles infection

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