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‘Not Everyone Can Leave’: Survival Advice from Trans Teens in Texas

Media attention often focuses on trans teens fleeing the anti-trans states they’re living in. But what about those who can’t leave?

Texas Observer

Trump’s border czar pick supports using Texas ranch for mass deportations

Gov. Greg Abbott also announced that the state is adding more floating barriers to the Rio Grande.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Targets Foreign Influence from China, Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela with New Executive Orders

Gov. Abbott's executive orders impose strict sanctions aimed at preventing espionage and infiltration from several countries labeled as "foreign adversaries."

Latin Times

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State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. Texas school districts don’t have to use it but will receive $60 per student if they do.

The Texas Tribune

As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Death Row Inmate's Defense Pushes For Testimony As Supreme Court Clears Way For Execution

With limited options remaining, Robert Roberson's legal team is urging the state to delay scheduling a new execution date, expressing hope to prove his innocence.

Latin Times

Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas

The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative intended to root out corruption but in practice has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Lawmakers File Over 1,000 Bills as Immigration Enforcement Drives Priorities For The GOP Majority

Senate and House Republicans have majority advantage in both chambers, their bills focus on border security, voter ID, and school sports restrictions.

Latin Times

Texas court clears way for execution

Robert Roberson evaded execution last month when legislators tossed him a lifeline. Texas' top court just tossed it

Salon

The key moments as a Texas man faces execution in a shaken baby syndrome case

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a legislative subpoena that lawmakers used to stave off the execution of Robert Roberson

The Independent UK

Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the state’ border security operation.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Governor Bans Public Universities from Increasing Tuition 'To Ease the Financial Burden on Our Students'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends a tuition freeze at public universities through 2027.

Latin Times

Gov. Greg Abbott wants to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for another two years

The governor’s directive extends a tuition freeze for Texas’ public universities that was approved in the last legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Judge Rules New York City Can't Prevent Texas From Sending It Buses Full Of Migrants

The Adams administration had sued Texas citing an 1817 state law that criminalized bringing an indigent person into the state

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Judge says New York can’t use two-century-old law to block migrant buses from Texas

The court dismissed a lawsuit

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority

School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.

Texas Observer

For Texas Democrats, a Lost Decade

Or, how to lose in every way, all at once.

Texas Observer

‘They Bought a Legislature’: What the GOP’s Gains Mean for Vouchers in Texas

Republicans nearly ran the table in state House races, shoring up Governor Abbott’s school voucher majority for the 2025 session.

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Latin Times

South Texas County Turns Red After 132 Years as GOP Flips Key Seats in the Historically Blue Region

Trump won Starr County with 57.7% of the support, flipping a longtime Democratic stronghold as GOP gains ground with Latino voters

Latin Times

Texas GOP Gains Enough House Seats to Pass Gov. Abbott's School Choice Legislation

The state's legislative session starts in January and Gov. Abbott announced school choice would be his top priority.

The Texas Tribune

“Uncharted territory”: Trump’s anti-immigration plans could take center stage in Texas

Texas is positioned better than any state to help Trump carry out his ambitious anti-immigration agenda. But it is also vulnerable to those policies’ impacts.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?

Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says

Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.

Texas Observer

Texas House Dems Trip Over Their Own Low Bar

On Tuesday, the most modest of boasts became famous last words for the lower chamber’s dwindling Ds.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas

Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins.

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