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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Oct. 15, Ballotpedia has tracked 193 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 193, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 9-15. Democrats sponsored one, while Republicans sponsored the other. The two bills are below:

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Texas economy slows as summers get hotter, Dallas Fed economists say

The summer heat may have cost the state’s economy $24 billion this year, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists, who add that Texas is twice as vulnerable to heat-related economic slowdowns than the rest of the country.

The Texas Tribune

Rangers’ Evan Carter Is Done Being Overlooked

The 21-year-old phenom has shone just a month into his MLB career.

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "Platform Transparency and the First Amendment," by Daphne Keller

The article, which is directly relevant to the Netchoice cases that the Court will consider this Term, is here; here's the Introduction: Major U.S. platforms can powerfully influence public discourse by removing, promoting, and otherwise moderating users' online speech. Better information about their content moderation would help policymakers enact better…

Reason

Amazon announces it will recommence drone deliveries in the UK in 2024

The retail giant, which already runs delivery drones in Texas and California, intends to utilise the technology at one site in the UK

Evening Standard

Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker vote

Jordan remained 18 votes away from becoming House speaker during a vote Wednesday. Meanwhile, activists in Texas are pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind Jordan’s effort.

The Texas Tribune

North Carolina men, Stanford women lead Golfweek/Sagarin college golf team rankings

The rankings are updated.

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Paxton defense attorney to challenge Texas House Republican who voted for impeachment

Little filed paperwork for House District 65, currently held by freshman Rep. Kronda Thimesch, R-Lewisville. The filing, made public Wednesday, allows him to start raising money for the office.

The Texas Tribune

Canapino to stay at Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2024 IndyCar season

Canapino will remain in the team’s Chevrolet-powered #78 entry for his second season in IndyCar, having taken a best finish of 12th at St. Petersburg, Texas and Toronto in 2023.

Autosport

Texas community raises $50,000 to get support dog for police chief's sick daughter

An outpour of community spirit has been shown in Decatur, Texas as hundred of kind-hearted donors have raised money for a seizure dog for their police chief’s daughter

The Independent UK

Canapino returning to Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2024 season

Canapino will remain in the team’s Chevrolet-powered #78 entry for his second season in IndyCar, having taken a best finish of 12th at St. Petersburg, Texas and Toronto in 2023.

Motorsport

Amazon starts delivering medications by drone in Texas city

Amazon.com Inc has started delivering prescription medications by drone in a Texas city, broadening its still-experimental effort to deliver goods by air.

The Times of India

Jordan loses ground on second speaker ballot - Roll Call

Opponents of Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid for speaker gained ground Wednesday with a bigger margin voting against him on Wednesday.

Roll Call

In Mexico, Tensions Rise Again over 1944 Water Treaty

After decades of negotiations and even protests, Mexico and the U.S. struggle to find a compromise over a 1944 water treaty.

Texas Observer

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The Texas Tribune

Texas needs water workers. Will high school students answer the call?

Nearly two-thirds of the state’s water and wastewater agencies say they need more workers.

Zenger

‌WBO Middleweight Champion Alimkhanuly Defeats Gualtieri In Texas Showdown.

Zhanibek Alimkhanuly earns mercy stoppage in the sixth round, solidifying his position as unified champion

The Texas Tribune

Defend Texas Liberty PAC names new president after leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes

Luke Macias, a longtime conservative political consultant, is listed as the new president of the conservative PAC on its website. Jonathan Stickland, the former president, met with Fuentes for nearly seven hours.

The Texas Tribune

Texas strings concertina wire along New Mexico border to deter migrants

Gov. Greg Abbott said the barrier — two rows of wire strung between metal posts near Interstate 10 — was necessary because migrants are crossing the border at New Mexico and walking into El Paso.

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Ballotpedia

Two new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week.

The Texas Tribune

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”

The city allocated $500,000 to establish the fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.

USA Today Sports Media Group

USA TODAY High School Sports Super 25 football schedule: Week of Oct. 16, 2023

Can the new No. 1 team n the country keep ahead of the pack?

The Texas Tribune

Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote

Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.

InsideEVs

Tesla Cybertruck Fleet Spotted At Giga Texas: Delivery Event Looming?

A fleet of nine Tesla Cybertrucks was recently spotted at Giga Texas perhaps hinting at an upcoming delivery event.

Chicago Sun-Times

NCAA champ LSU is No. 1 in women’s basketball preseason AP Top 25

No. 23 Illinois is making its first appearance in the preseason rankings since 1999.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Team of Destiny vibes are so strong with the Texas Rangers right now

The Texas Rangers' run feels special. Plus, Cam Whitmore might have the dunk of the year already.

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