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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament

Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD.

The Conversation

Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented college students – what happened next?

Republicans once championed the policy on economic grounds. Undoing it is disrupting students’ lives and business as usual on campuses

The Guardian - US

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general

It will be the first test of whether Roy’s at times frosty relationship with President Trump — and his turn against Paxton — can withstand scrutiny in a statewide primary.

The Texas Tribune

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At the Races: Have we heard this song before? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting.

Roll Call

What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration

The Independent UK

Will RFK Jr.'s push for psychedelic therapy help or hamper the emerging field?

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The Independent UK

As Trump pushes Apple to make iPhones in the U.S., Google's brief effort building smartphones in Texas 12 years ago offers critical lessons

Motorola's failed bet on assembling phones in the U.S. offers important lessons for Apple today.

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With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.

The Texas Tribune

Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing

Rollins previously led the Texas Public Policy Foundation and served under Gov. Rick Perry.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s Texas Tycoons

Meet the Lone Star megadonors, think tankers, and politicians poised to play big roles in Trump’s comeback tour.

Texas Observer

Psychedelics garner right-wing support

Psychedelic reform has hit regulatory snags lately, but the right wing could be their biggest champion

Salon

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

‘Fuck You Greg Abbott’—the Musical

A satirical show about the Texas governor in his youth offers a giant Ann Richards puppet, dancing Matthew McConaughey heads, and a moment of catharsis.

Texas Observer

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The Texas Tribune

As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence

It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.

Texas Observer

In Texas’ High Criminal Court Races, the Stakes Are Life or Death

Bipartisan opposition to planned execution highlights power of state’s top criminal appeals court as Paxton candidates and Dem opponents vie for open seats.

Texas Observer

Speaker Boxing: Is Phelan Failin’, or Will the Far Right Fall Short Again?

The Paxton impeachment may have lit the match, but this fight is fueled by a yearslong campaign to incinerate what remains of bipartisan comity in the lower chamber.

The Texas Tribune

Former Gov. Rick Perry joins House Speaker Dade Phelan’s team as senior adviser

Perry was the longest-serving governor in Texas history.

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Reason

Can Law Forbid Threatening Judges with Impeachment Because of Their Votes?

Donald Trump, Rick Perry, and more.

The Texas Tribune

“Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025

Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

The Texas Tribune

Essay: Life on the trail with Kinky

A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.

The Independent UK

Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79

Kinky Friedman, the singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist who also dabbled in Texas politics with a campaign for governor, has died

The Texas Tribune

“The house is on fire”: Texas GOP plots its next chapter amid civil war, depleted staff, funding drops

Under outgoing chair Matt Rinaldi, the party’s donor base has shrunk as it aligns with two far-right megadonors.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right

Phelan’s primary has emerged as a last stand for the Republican Party’s business-minded establishment against an insurgency primarily motivated by social and cultural issues.

Texas Observer

Rick’s Requiem: The Serious Impact of an Unserious Politician

A new book seeks to paint a more measured portrait of the oft-mocked Texas politician.

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