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Senate passes critical race theory ban at Texas’ public universities

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill that aims to ban teaching critical race theory from classrooms and lessons on public college campuses.

Tribune News Service

Texas House OKs bill that would fund community colleges based on their performance

Under this new model, community colleges would receive state funds based on the number of graduates who earn certificates or degrees and the number of students who transfer to four-year universities.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 113 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 113, Ballotpedia tracked seven from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored six, while Democrats sponsored one. Five of seven bills are below:

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Medical marijuana for chronic pain? Texas bill heads to Senate after House approval

A bill expanding Texas’ medical marijuana program is headed to the Texas Senate.

Tribune News Service

Dan Crenshaw's Bud Light boycott fail

In the words of one Instagram commenter, the Texas congressman's social media post was a "tremendous self-own"

Salon

Senate budget panel approves $308 billion spending plan with new money for teachers, mental health, juvenile justice

The proposal for the 2024-25 budget cycle includes $142.1 billion in general revenue spending — about $5 billion higher than the proposal approved last week by the Texas House — at a time when lawmakers have a historic $32.7 billion surplus at their disposal this session.

The Texas Tribune

Federal judge says Texas’ use of psychotropic drugs puts foster kids at serious risk

Residential facilities did not refill medications in a timely manner, failed to follow psychiatric orders and, in several instances, violated state guidelines, court monitors documented after site inspections. The lawyer representing the foster kids said it could be “the tip of the iceberg.”

The Texas Tribune

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Rangers place Corey Seager on 10-day IL with hamstring strain, likely out at least a month

ARLINGTON, Texas — As expected, the Rangers placed Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he strained his left hamstring running out a double.

Tribune News Service

Emerson succeeds in hostile bid, reaches $8.2 billion deal to buy National Instruments

Nearly a year after Ferguson, Missouri-based Emerson first launched its campaign to acquire Austin, Texas-based National Instruments, it has struck a deal that values the company at $8.2 billion.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Chiefs legend Priest Holmes set for induction into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Former #Chiefs RB Priest Holmes is set to be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on April 15th alongside Michael Strahan and Adrian Peterson. | from @TheJohnDillon

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tallahassee My Texas

Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State? Republicans like Governor Greg Abbott seem to be in a rivalry to outdo his right-wing agenda..

Texas Observer

White House vows to fight for abortion pills, patient privacy

Moves follow Texas ruling suspending federal approval for abortion pills, state efforts to restrict travel for abortion.

Al Jazeera

North Texas venues hosting drag shows say they won’t back down as threats, protests grow

DALLAS — From trivia nights and live music to vinyl listening sessions and Super Bowl watch parties, Jacob Sloan has always been looking for ways to bring new faces into his Lemmon Avenue business, On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen.

Tribune News Service

Texas House passes CROWN Act, which would ban hairstyle discrimination

The bill seeks to ban discrimination based on certain hairstyles — like braids, dreadlocks and twists — in schools, workplaces and housing.

The Texas Tribune

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WATCH: Patrick Mahomes throws dime to Chiefs WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Patrick Mahomes shared a clip of an impressive throw to second-year #Chiefs WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette as they continue to work in Texas.

Reuters

Mexico eyes U.S. return of $246 million confiscated from former official

The United States has said it will return money and assets confiscated from a convicted former senior Mexican state official that were worth over $246 million, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

Salon

Greg Abbott's rush to pardon a murderer

From Kyle Rittenhouse to George Zimmerman, Republicans reveal a lot with the accused killers they support

The Independent UK

White House plots strategy to counter abortion pill ruling

White House officials are warning that access to nearly any medication is in jeopardy after a federal judge in Texas ordered that a pill commonly used for abortions be pulled off the market

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State "Higher Ed Reform" Roundup: Texas

Legislative showdown looming on tenure and academic freedom

The Guardian - US

To protect abortion access, the FDA should decline to enforce a mifepristone ban

Try as it might, the Food and Drug Administration cannot escape the abortion debate. The agency must be bolder

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Zelenskiy urges world leaders to act over beheading videos

Ukrainian president calls for action after videos circulated online appear to show soldiers beheaded by Russian forces. Plus, Nasa prepares for life on Mars

The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers’ attempts to tighten drug laws could saddle crime labs with an unsustainable workload

Texas lawmakers want tougher criminal penalties for possession of delta-8 and fentanyl. But that would mean much more work for the crime labs handling most of the drug testing for the state’s 254 counties.

Los Angeles Times

Anita Chabria: It's not about babies. Abortion restrictions are about power

The toes, the clothes and, oh, the smell of a newborn.

Tribune News Service

Three pro days for one college QB? Meet the Texas HS product still chasing NFL dream.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — A college’s annual pro day operates as a chance for a school to showcase its most eligible NFL draft talent to scouts.

Tribune News Service

Review: 'Koresh,' by Stephan Talty

NONFICTION: A biography of the charismatic leader of the Branch Davidians, and a riveting account of the ATF raid and FBI siege of their compound in Waco, Texas.

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