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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 27 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 27, Ballotpedia tracked 24 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 19, while Democrats sponsored five. Five of the 24 bills are:

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LGBTQ groups criticize Texas bill’s broad restrictions on school lessons and activities about sexuality and gender identity

Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 60 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 60, Ballotpedia tracked 52 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 37, while Democrats sponsored 15. Five of these bills are:

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In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

Sharon Fonvielle-Baughman said Texas Department of Family and Protective Services leadership has failed to support the special investigators division, a unit created in 2005 to handle the most high-risk cases.

The Texas Tribune

Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’

What the historic 2023 election for mayor meant for Celia Israel, for Austin, and women in Texas politics.

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Environmental group says Texas fails to hold repeat polluters accountable for unexpected emissions

A new report found that companies in Texas have had 21,000 unexpected pollution releases that emitted 400,000 tons of air pollution over six years, but only 1% of them prompted action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The Texas Tribune

Mexico's help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and social development, declared that Americans seeking abortions would be welcomed north of the border.

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Cal, Penn State Have Interest in Texas Interim Coach Rodney Terry, per Report

If the Longhorns want to keep their interim basketball coach, it sounds like they’ll have some competition.

Sports Illustrated

NTSB: Crews failed to de-ice road before massive Texas crash

Federal officials say that the company responsible for maintaining a Texas interstate where 130 vehicles crashed in icy conditions two years ago, killing six, failed to address the deteriorating road conditions

The Independent UK

Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.

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Texas hosting Duncanville 5-star EDGE Colin Simmons this weekend

Texas is hosting Duncanville's five-star edge recruit Colin Simmons for an official visit this weekend.

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House panel advances new Texas budget with property tax cuts, teacher pay raises

The proposal recommends spending billions on programs including property tax cuts, teacher pay raises, mental health services and border security. It leaves out requests for pay raises for retired state employees and funding for rent relief and childcare programs.

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Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis

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Think Texas has a cheaper tax burden than California? Think again.

"When people are like, 'Oh California is so much more expensive than Texas,' that’s the top income tax rate."

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Lions 2023 NFL draft profile: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

A scouting look at Texas Tech EDGE Tyree Wilson and how he might appeal to the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL draft

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Vitale Calls Out Texas’s Handling of Interim Coach Rodney Terry

Texas has yet to remove the interim tag from the coach that has guided them through a midseason dismissal of Chris Beard and a run to the Sweet 16

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Abortion Laws Stand Between Pregnant Texans and the Care They Need

Doctors are left to guess at whether helping patients, facing severe complications during pregnancy loss, could land them in prison.

Reuters

Analysis-In US abortion pill case, FDA could soften blow of court-ordered restrictions

A conservative federal judge in Texas could soon order the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reconsider its 22-year-old approval for a pill used in the most common form of abortion in the United States, or order the approval revoked outright.

The Texas Tribune

Bills call for Texas teachers to be trained to administer lifesaving overdose drugs to students

Texas is attempting to address the fentanyl crisis gripping schools by having staff learn how to administer lifesaving medication.

Roll Call

With Congress stuck, some immigrant advocates go local - Roll Call

Immigration advocates have turned to local legislatures to promote and push through bills that would help undocumented immigrants.

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Texas Supreme Court issues three opinions from March 13-19

The Texas Supreme Court issued three opinions from March 13-19. As of March 19, the court issued 21 opinions in 2023 — 12 fewer than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below:

Roll Call

2022 Vote Studies: Roy scores perfect zero on Biden support - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Chip Roy voted against ever measure that had President Joe Biden’s support last year, annual vote studies by CQ Roll Call found.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas Senate hearing, education savings accounts raise questions about accountability and impact on public schools

More than 380 supporters and opponents signed up Wednesday to testify on the proposal, which would allow parents to use state funds to send their children to private schools.

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