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Ron DeSantis proclaims Texas, Florida partners against “woke” left in Houston speech

Where others see a budding rivalry between GOP states, the likely presidential candidate focused on similarities with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his culture war to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s turf

DALLAS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won’t need much of an introduction at Saturday’s Dallas County Reagan Day Dinner.

Tribune News Service

Texas legislative leaders — Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan — jab each other’s priorities in dueling speeches

During dueling speeches to a conservative think tank in Austin, state House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who have a history of animus, split over property tax relief, criminal justice reform and school choice.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas senators, facing criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land

The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying land in Texas. Under a new version considered Thursday, the ban wouldn’t apply to dual citizens or lawful permanent residents.

The Texas Tribune

Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications

The Texas A&M, Texas State and University of Houston systems are the latest to make changes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering diversity in their hiring practices.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott Wants to Deny Undocumented Kids a Public Education

A new bill would prohibit children not authorized to be in the country from attending public school.

Texas Observer

Plurality of Texas voters say they support school voucher-like program

The poll from the University of Texas at Austin, released Thursday, found a plurality of voters support redirecting tax revenue to help parents pay to school their kids outside the traditional public education system.

The Texas Tribune

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Gov. Greg Abbott vows to exclude renewable energy from any revived economic incentive program

In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local property taxes to lure big companies to the state. It had become plagued with bipartisan accusations of “corporate welfare.”

The Texas Tribune

Republican Texas lawmakers rally around bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Seventy-seven Texas House Republicans signed on as co-authors to state Rep. Valoree Swanson’s bill extending restrictions on transgender athletes to college sports. Gov. Greg Abbott has expressed support for the legislation, which is also a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The Texas Tribune

‘Border Security’ Is a Financial Black Hole that Will Consume Us All

State spending on cops and tech at the Texas border has increased ninefold in a decade, now set to reach $4.6 billion over the next two years.

Texas Observer

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hits road to tout school voucher plan

CORSICANA, Texas — In this small city southeast of Dallas, where residents are protective of their public schools, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touted his plan to allow private school vouchers as necessary to give parents control of their children’s education.

Tribune News Service

Business and legislative leaders push to replace expired tax break with a new one

Business groups warned lawmakers that Texas could lose business to other states without something to replace the so-called Chapter 313 tax break, which gave some companies big breaks on school taxes.

The Texas Tribune

Five states have active COVID-19 emergency orders

Welcome to the Wednesday, March 1, Brew.

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Newsom rescinds California's COVID-19 state of emergency, marking an end to the pandemic era

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's COVID-19 state of emergency officially ends Tuesday, bringing a symbolic close to one of the most challenging chapters of state history and of Gov. Gavin Newsom's political career.

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As 2024 nears, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looms large over Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas

DeSantis and Abbott often appear to be locked in an unspoken ideological arms race as they take turns leading and then following one another, enacting policies and backing bills that push both states further to the right.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Lawmakers must ask, why should taxpayers bail AG Ken Paxton out on this screw-up?

It sometimes seems that there is no check on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s malfeasance and ineptitude.

The Independent UK

Final state emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic

California's coronavirus emergency declaration is ending

Tribune News Service

Political dominoes could fall if Democrat Colin Allred takes on GOP’s Ted Cruz for Texas Senate

DALLAS — The revelation that U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is considering challenging Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz is creating a political domino effect.

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The Independent UK

Trans people face 'horrifying' rhetoric at statehouses

A Little Rock pharmacist's testimony before a legislative committee about gender affirming care for minors resulted in an Arkansas lawmaker asking about her genitalia

The Texas Tribune

Texas teachers need raises, more training and better working conditions to fix shortages, state task force finds

The yearlong review also recommends increasing the funds schools get per student, a measure already favored by lawmakers looking how to spend a historic state budget surplus.

Salon

Abbott's false claim about gun crimes

The majority of the state’s 19 mass shootings over the past 60 years were carried out with legally possessed guns

Texas Observer

Texas Strikes Deal to Build Abbott’s Border Wall on Big Donor’s Ranch

The governor’s slow-moving wall scheme gets a major boost from a political ally as the state secures five miles of land for fencing.

The Independent UK

Tired of Texans running for president? 2024 may be reprieve

It’s early yet, but next year’s presidential race may feature something the political world hasn't seen in the last 50 years: no elected officials from Texas

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

Tribune News Service

Can Texas’ public universities use diversity initiatives to hire staff? Abbott says no

Texas public universities are now at the forefront of a battle against considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring.

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