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Texas AG Ken Paxton encourages students to recite Lord’s Prayer in latest test of church-state separation

The endorsement comes as Texas elected officials push for more Christianity in public life and as Paxton’s office fights a legal challenge to religion in education.

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Former Texas Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, author of 2013 abortion restrictions, dies

Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, announced her passing Monday, calling her “one of the first and most effective fighters” for the anti-abortion movement.

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In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation

Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.

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Some Texas counties replace touchscreen voting machines after Trump order

Collin, Bastrop and Williamson counties say they’re proactively changing their voting procedures and equipment following a federal attempt to limit barcodes or QR codes on paper ballots.

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State Sen. Brandon Creighton expected to be sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor

The Conroe Republican has authored some of Texas' major higher education legislation in recent years, including a DEI ban and a law expanding political appointees’ power in universities.

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Kerr County youth camps appeal to Dan Patrick on proposed floodplain restrictions

Camp Waldemar, Vista Camps and Camp Stewart ask the lieutenant governor for an expert to determine where cabins are located, want financial aid if pending camp safety bills pass.

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THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

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ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas' DEI ban on K-12 public schools

The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.

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A rigorous accreditation program inspired Texas’ camp reforms. Here’s what that process looks like.

More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process.

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Regents name sole finalist for Texas A&M International University president

Christopher Maynard is slated to be the next leader of the Laredo university. Regents on Thursday also approved construction projects and new limits on faculty senates.

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Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considered for Texas Tech System’s top job

Arrington represents Lubbock in Congress. Creighton is a longtime state lawmaker.

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As Republicans make gains in the Rio Grande Valley, Democrats are fighting among themselves

A faction of Hidalgo County Democrats has raised concerns over how the party is spending money and blocking the group from doing business for several months.

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Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District

Lujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.

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1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum

The numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements.

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Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott

House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Wednesday evening, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda.

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Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

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Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit as Trump eases pollution rules, experts say

A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air pollution standards.

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House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look

Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures of standardized testing.

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Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown, reports say

An enrollment drop could cost the Texas economy hundreds of millions of dollars, the reports say.

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Texas’ $7.2 billion loan program for gas power plants has approved two projects in two years

Experts say the Texas Energy Fund is facing an energy market that makes new power plants more expensive and less profitable.

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Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on late voter registration changes

Legislation pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott would bar voters at the polls from immediately casting a ballot based on a last-minute update to their address.

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Texas House approves bill that would limit water exports from East Texas — for now

A Dallas businessman has proposed studying the aquifer to see if he can pump millions of gallons out of East Texas, a plan that residents distrust.

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Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas

Student fellows support vital initiatives like the Texas Tribune Festival and provide in-depth coverage of key issues.

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State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

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Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

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