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A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?

Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability.

The Texas Tribune

After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction

The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.

The Texas Tribune

Dustin Burrows walks a tightrope seeking Republican and Democratic support for Texas House speaker bid

Five years after weathering a major Republican House leadership controversy, Burrows finds himself at the center of another skirmish — this time as he seeks the speaker’s gavel himself.

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Will Texas Finally Wind Down Border Security Spending?

Top state officials have already made promises that, under Trump, money can be shifted to education. But that didn’t happen last time.

Texas Observer

More Migrants Drowned Trying To Cross The Border Than Reported As Texas Cracked Down On Immigration: Report

An investigation reveals 1,107 migrant drownings from 2017-2023, with rising fatalities near Eagle Pass

Latin Times

Gov. Greg Abbott signals support for David Cook over Dustin Burrows in GOP fight for House speaker

Days after the Texas House GOP caucus backed Cook, Abbott made clear that he expects Republican representatives to do the same.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Doctor Forced to Delete TikTok Helping Undocumented Immigrants Get Healthcare After Governor Threatens to Defund Children's Hospital

A Texas doctor was forced to delete their TikTok about getting undocumented immigrants healthcare after the governor threatened to defund a children's hospital.

Latin Times

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A Look at How Texas is Becoming a Model for Border Czar Tom Homan's Plans for Border Enforcement

"Look, me and Governor Abbott, we're already working together," Mr. Homan said in a recent joint interview with the governor on Fox News

Latin Times

Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle

Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Uranium Mining Portends Nuclear Revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide power to large industrial facilities. But South Texas locals worry that a uranium boom could affect their groundwater.

Texas Observer

Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session

Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Cozies Up With Incoming Trump Administration as Mass Deportation Plans Remain a Priority

Texas has become a staple for extreme immigration crackdown during the Biden administration. Now, it is likely to serve as a blueprint for Trump.

Latin Times

Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater.

The Texas Tribune

Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years ago

The congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.

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Texas Governor Vows 'Consequences' Over Doctor's Comments Urging Patients To Skip Citizenship Question

Tony Pastor, an adult congenital cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital & Baylor College of Medicine went viral after he posted a TikTok encouraging his followers to ignore the citizenship status question.

Latin Times

Texas Governor Vows 'Consequences' Over Doctor's Comments Urging Patients to Skip Citizenship Question

"Wouldn't it be amazing if everyone who comes in doesn't answer it, and really messes with whatever data they're looking for?", said the doctor's viral video

Latin Times

Texas Wants To Ship Newly Arrived Illegal Migrants Directly To ICE

Texas is reportedly considering a plan to increase migrant buses which would send illegal migrants directly to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers to ease the process of deportation.

The Independent UK

Texas governor threatens to pull children’s hospital funding over doctor’s viral post

Texas hospitals that take Medicaid must ask patients if they’re US citizens

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Latin Times

Texas To Continue Offering Land To Trump Admin To Conduct Mass Deportation Plans

The Abbott administration is eager to work with the incoming Trump government to carry out its proposed initiative

The Texas Tribune

How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s ally to lead the movement to replace him

The two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates.

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Texas Border Security Measures Serve As Blueprint For Trump Administration

Texas Governor Abbott's border security initiatives challenge Biden administration, setting new standards for collaboration and influencing immigration pol...

The Conversation

As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed that once he takes office he plans to declare a national emergency and use the military on American streets to accomplish his promises to round up and deport millions of undocumented migrants.

Salon

Texas approves Bible stories in schools

The state-created and optional curriculum comes as many states are pushing biblical education in public schools

Latin Times

Texas Hospitals Now Asking About Immigration Status: What Patients Need to Know

The policy, driven by Gov. Abbott's executive order, aims to assess healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants, sparking concerns about access and privacy.

The Independent UK

Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools in latest win for Christian activists

It’s the latest in a series of GOP efforts to bring Christianity into classrooms – but opponents say it’s inappropriate and driven by ideological, not educational, concerns

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