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Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies

For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

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To avoid a water crisis, Texas may bet big on desalination. Here’s how it works in El Paso.

Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.

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Toilet to tap: El Paso is about to embark on a whole new way to save its limited water supply

El Paso’s dry climate — it rains just 9 inches annually — is one of the reasons the city has taken water management so seriously.

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U.S. House passes SAVE Act, led by Rep. Chip Roy, to require proof of citizenship to vote

Democrats argue that the bill places unnecessary hurdles on voting and could cause issues for people who have changed their name — like millions of married women.

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Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs

As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue.

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Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

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Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers approve $337 billion spending plan

Among the hundreds of amendments were ones that focused on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the Texas Lottery.

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More than 100 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities

Students from University of North Texas, UT-Dallas, Texas A&M, UT-Rio Grande, Texas Woman’s University, Texas Tech and other schools have been affected.

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Verifying hand-counted ballots in Texas elections may be easier under GOP bill

The proposal would require counties who opt for hand counts to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.

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Push for Texas to weaken vaccine mandates persists as measles surge

Much of the outbreak is concentrated in the districts of Texas House leaders, including Speaker Dustin Burrows. The crisis appears to have done little to change support for “vaccine choice.”

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West Texas, oil companies brace for downturn following Trump’s tariffs

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

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15 Texas A&M international students might have quietly lost their ability to stay in the U.S.

The Trump administration has said it has revoked the visas of more than 300 international students across the country in the last three weeks.

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Renewable energy companies face little regulation in Texas. A state lawmaker wants to change that.

The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.

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As DOGE rips through the federal government, Texans wonder what it means for them

Dozens of federal offices were expected to close in Texas, but the reality continues to shift.

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Bipartisan support for Texas bill clarifying when doctors can perform an abortion shows early cracks

While Democrats and abortion access advocates pushed to ensure pregnant women aren’t criminalized, some conservatives questioned whether this bill is needed.

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Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. That could hurt students with disabilities in Texas.

In a state with a checkered history with federal special education law, advocates say Texas students will see an erosion of their disability rights protections.

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Tariffs creating uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth since late 2024

Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.

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Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run

The federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations was the most serious inquiry Paxton faced. Its end nearly clears his slate of numerous legal battles.

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Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group

Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.

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Lubbock’s public health director fights to stop measles and build public trust

Katherine Wells was celebrated early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then public health became a political litmus test.

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The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience — and political power

In an interview, the lieutenant governor talks about his recent pop-up investigations and how he uses storytelling to make a political point.

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From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK

Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.

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How couriers changed the playing field of the Texas Lottery

Lottery couriers have gained newfound scrutiny in Texas after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised questions about the use of a courier to sell an $83.5 million jackpot ticket.

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Bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship clears Texas Senate

Senate Bill 16 would create new barriers for voters and new burdens for election officials.

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Store, harvest, fix: How Texas can save its water supply

State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are some of the ways the state could spend the money.

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