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In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion - Roll Call

More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District

Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.

The Texas Tribune

Houston residents protest as crews remove rainbow crosswalks from city street

‘We are wasting time on a distraction and a vilification of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans people,’ one protester told local news

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In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.

The Texas Tribune

Trump insists ‘I’m no King’ as thousands of ‘No Kings’ protests set to take place across the country

‘They're referring to me as a king. I'm not a king,’ Trump said ahead of Saturday’s marches

The Independent UK

National Guard will be deployed during ‘Antifa-linked’ No Kings protests in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says Guardsmen will be on hand but not called upon ‘unless there is a determination that there is an emergency need’

The Independent UK

Gov. Greg Abbott names head of new office to investigate higher ed complaints

Supporters say the office will bring needed accountability to Texas universities, while faculty groups have said that, without due process protections, it is ripe for abuse.

The Texas Tribune

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‘Failures and Grift’: Gina Hinojosa Wants to Stop Greg Abbott from Making History

The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented fourth term—and the chance to further entrench his “corruption.”

Texas Observer

Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat

The district was left without representation when Republican Brandon Creighton resigned to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Abbott activates Texas National Guard ahead of “No Kings” protest in Austin

Austin's mayor clarified in a statement later Thursday that the troops would not be on the streets unless there was “emergency need.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott

The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers. The post Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm

The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.” The post USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World screwworm appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune

First Republican governor comes out against Trump’s deployment of National Guard

‘We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights,’ Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt told The New York Times

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How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent

The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot. The post How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent appeared first on The…

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The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

International Business Times UK

'Illegal, Unconstitutional': Chicago, Illinois Lawsuit Didn't Work as Texas National Guard Deploys 200 Troops

Chicago and Illinois recently filed a lawsuit to prevent Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard. Unfortunately, it didn't work as 200 troops arrive in the Chicago area.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP to consider blocking lawmakers from 2026 primary ballot in first test of new censure rule

The state party’s governing board will meet Saturday to decide whether 10 Texas House Republicans tried to thwart GOP priorities during this year’s legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Texas National Guard can stay in Illinois but can’t activate, court says. Here’s what to know about the unit.

The troops were sent to the midwest after protests over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement sometimes escalated into violent clashes.

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Texas father remains hopeful he can avoid execution in ‘shaken baby’ case

Robert Roberson said he is optimistic he will one day get a chance to prove his innocence with a new trial

Latin Times

Texas AG Ken Paxton Says He'll Launch 'Undercover Operations To Infiltrate And Uproot Terrorist Cells'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday that he is spearheading the launch of "undercover operations to infiltrate and uproot leftist terror cells" in the state.

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. 'Deal With Your Crime Epidemic'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state National Guard members to other states in the country.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Reveals Deployment Of National Guard To Other States: 'Ever Ready'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that members of the state's National Guard are deploying elsewhere in the country. He did not mention a destination

Benzinga

Hillary Clinton Echoes Illinois Governor Claim That Texas National Guard Deployment Is Trump's Invasion: Urges Americans To 'Speak Up'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a Chicago native, on Monday echoed Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's alarm over President Donald Trump's plan to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago and other cities, calling the move an "outrageous assault on Illinois and Oregon" and invoking the GOP's own rhetoric on…

Benzinga

Trump Says, 'Portland Is On Fire,' Suggests He Might Invoke 'Insurrection' Act

President Donald Trump said Monday he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to justify deploying federal troops to Portland, Oregon, after a federal court temporarily blocked his efforts to send National Guard forces into the city.

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Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts.

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