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A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Among other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer fine Texans for not watering their grass during a drought.

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Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

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Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico

Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.

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Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation

A state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week.

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We ranked Texas senators across the ideological spectrum based on their 2023 votes

Here’s a look at Senate members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on their votes cast during the 2023 regular session and four special sessions.

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Texas bans testimony based on police ‘investigative hypnosis’ in criminal trials

AUSTIN — Statements that crime witnesses make while under hypnosis will soon be inadmissible in Texas courts.

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Texas Senate moves to create new immigration enforcement unit, allow state police to arrest for border crossings

The House has already passed the bill, but the two chambers will need to iron out the differences in their versions before it is sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Texas Senate passes expanded bills to restrict drag, sexual conduct in front of minors

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to two bills that would restrict, and at times criminalize, drag shows and anything else deemed a “sexually oriented performance.”

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Why some Texans feel targeted by bills banning land ownership from China, Iran and Russia

Jerry Pi identifies as a conservative and has donated to Republican candidates for years. He recalled how he started leaning into politics during Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s senate confirmation hearings in 2018.

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Texas Democrats and Republicans are on the hunt for rare chances to flip seats in 2024

The dearth of competitive down-ballot races could contrast with the last few election cycles in Texas, when multiple congressional seats and state legislative seats drew significant national investment.

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Texas silent after Guard member shoots migrant on border

Texas military records show a National Guard member shot and wounded a migrant during a struggle this month on the U.S.-Mexico border

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Texas GOP wants to take over deportation

Experts say the plan is a "completely unserious" political stunt that will be struck down in court

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Truckers protest Abbott's border rules

Truckers are blocking the Mexico-Texas border after Abbott deployed state troopers to inspect vehicles

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