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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over listing freshwater mussels as endangered

The lawsuit claims the endangered designation for six mussel species is a misuse of environmental law that threatens Texas’ economy.

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Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say

Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.

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Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him

A candidate running against the judge accused him of emailing his students at Texas State to vote for him. State law prohibits using public resources for political advertising.

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State Rep. Jeff Leach asked Texas judge to consider a new Robert Roberson trial in apparent conduct violation

Leach, one of the driving forces behind the effort to stop Roberson’s execution, later apologized to the judge, who told the lawmaker there were still pending matters before the court.

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Texas is slashing $607 million in Medicaid funding from program for students with disabilities

School officials say the state decision to cut federal money likely will hurt their ability to recruit and retain critical staff for students with disabilities.

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Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.

A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.

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In Dallas, ballot propositions could drastically change police and city government

Proposed amendments to the city charter would require the city to hire more police, tie the city manager’s pay to community reviews and let citizens sue the city more easily.

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Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.

Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

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In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin Allred

Cruz alleged that national Democrats illegally exceeded contribution limits when it spent more than $10 million for television ads in Texas benefiting Allred campaign.

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Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting

A Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.

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In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 senate fundraising record

Colin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.

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Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops

Harris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

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How a boom in East Texas high schoolers taking college classes is transforming Kilgore College

High school students that are getting a jump on college through dual credit now make up the majority of students at one East Texas community college.

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Texas turnout rate slightly down after first three days of early voting

State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020.

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Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case

After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.

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Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice

Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.

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From Denton to Edinburg, Texas cities are spooking their residents and tourists this Halloween

Denton has renamed itself Halloween, Texas, and has planned 31 days of events to drive up tourism and family entertainment.

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Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses

Hazel Eileen Diaz received nearly $40,000 in cash and money transfers for letting human smugglers use her rental properties.

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If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide

Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S. The courts will decide whether it’s constitutional — and whether other states can follow Texas’ lead.

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Former President Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on Friday

The GOP presidential nominee will hold a press conference and appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast during his first visit to the capital since 2022.

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Laredo ends boil-water notice after 11 days, turns attention to illegal connections and old pipes

The South Texas city has hired a consulting firm for $200,000 to provide an interim director for the utility amid a restructuring of the department.

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Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas

The national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.

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Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match sex assigned at birth

LGBTQ+ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local government.

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Delta-8 hemp and Texas medical marijuana industries to face off in the upcoming legislative session

Medical marijuana providers say they must operate under strict rules while hemp products like delta-8 can proliferate.

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Facing election scrutiny, Texas prepares for Nov. 5 with paper ballots and strengthened security

Only a handful of Texas counties will not have all in-person voters cast paper ballots at the polls. By 2026, all voting machines in Texas must produce a paper trail, per a 2021 state law.

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