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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 185 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 185, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored five, while Democrats sponsored three. Five of eight bills are below:

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Texas Senate passes school library bill meant to keep “harmful” materials off shelves

Proponents of the bill say it will keep inappropriate material away from kids. Some librarians are concerned about the logistical challenges it could bring.

The Texas Tribune

The Unprecedented Judicial Move in the Texas Abortion Pill Decision

It’s not the FDA’s job to tell doctors what to do.

Reason

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Texas House passes $12 billion property tax relief package, setting up fight over appraisal cap with Senate

House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.

The Texas Tribune

More than 18,000 cattle killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

DALLAS — A fiery explosion in the Texas Panhandle killed more than 18,000 cattle and critically injured one worker in what is being described as the deadliest barn fire for cattle on record.

Tribune News Service

Elite High School Hoops Prospect Spurns Major College Program to Play Overseas

After an outstanding season that featured a run to the Elite Eight, the Longhorns will miss out on an elite talent for the 2023-24 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expected

The plants would be activated during emergencies. Lawmakers haven’t decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.

The Texas Tribune

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5-star guard AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, going pro in Australia

According to Wojnarowski, Johnson has signed a deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Dolphins evaluating top RB prospects in 2023 draft

There are plenty of talented options that could help in the present and future.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Huge Texas explosion kills 18,000 cows worth £28million as they suffocate and burn in pens

Residents in Dimmitt, Texas, US heard a huge 'boom' outside their homes after a deadly fire at South Fork Dairy killed 18,000 cows worth a staggering $36million (£28million)

Daily Mirror

SpaceX Starship shines on pad ahead of 1st orbital launch (photos)

SpaceX shared stunning new photos of its Starship vehicle, ready for launch on the company's Starbase facility in South Texas on April 12, with the sun rising in the background.

Space

WATCH: Chiefs feed Justyn Ross hype train

Another video of #Chiefs WR Justyn Ross catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes while training in Texas:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Justice Department will ask the Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill

The Justice Department is seeking emergency relief from the U.S. Supreme Court in a Texas case involving limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

WEKU

Appeals court okays abortion pill limits

Court upheld part of a Texas judge's ruling halting FDA decision allowing mifepristone to be distributed by mail

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Tribune News Service

Appeals court allows limited access to abortion pill

A federal appeals court partly granted the Biden administration’s request to put on hold a Texas court ruling overturning FDA approval of the abortion pill, but allowed restrictions that were lifted since 2016 to be reinstated.

Reason

Leaker of Ukraine Intelligence Was Reportedly a Gun Enthusiast Trying To Impress His Discord Friends

Plus: New developments in the Texas abortion drug ruling, fallout from the Riley Gaines event at SFSU, and more...

Sports Illustrated

Jacob deGrom, Rangers Eye Surprise MLB Playoff Run

Big free-agent signings—especially Jacob deGrom—and an old-school pitching approach have Texas believing it can get to October.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion drug remains approved, with restrictions, appeals court rules

Mifepristone will remain on the market, but approved only for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy, versus 10 weeks, and it cannot be prescribed by telehealth or mailed, which were already illegal in Texas.

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The Independent UK

Fiery explosion at Texas dairy farm kills 18,000 cows

Nearly three times the amount of cows slaughtered each day in the US perished in the fire

USA Today Sports Media Group

UGA football in top group for OL Makai Saina

Four-star OL Makai Saina has named his top 10 schools

Salon

Republicans' war on reading goes nuclear

Republicans in Texas and Missouri open up a new front in the war on public education

The Texas Tribune

Watch: While lawmakers consider legalizing fentanyl test strips, this volunteer isn’t waiting to distribute them to his West Texas community

Michael Prado, with the grassroots organization West Texas Harm Reduction, is on a mission to distribute fentanyl test strips, syringes and overdose-reversing drugs like naloxone to his community.

Tribune News Service

Mac Engel: Albert Pujols praises Rangers, and warns about the team’s artificial playing surface

Hours after Albert Pujols offered optimism and a polite word of warning about the Texas Rangers, his fears about the state of the team actually came true.

WEKU

U.S. appeals court preserves partial access to abortion pill, but with tighter rules

The Biden administration had asked the higher court to stay a decision from a Texas judge while the appeal plays out.

The Independent UK

Texas abortion pill ruling partly blocked by appeals court – but barriers to access upheld

An appeals court ruling prevents an outright ban on mifepristone, but the conservative panel has effectively made the drug harder for millions of Americans to obtain

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