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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.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd to retire

Gov. Greg Abbott will have the opportunity to appoint Boyd’s replacement, furthering his influence on the high court.

The Texas Tribune

Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats.

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Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat

The decision to wait until November means a narrowly divided Congress will be down a Democratic representative for most of 2025.

The Texas Tribune

Eagle Pass park reopens more than a year after the state seized it for border security

The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard presence has largely disappeared from Shelby Park, which sits next to the Rio Grande.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Texas Tribune

‘It’s About Censorship, Erasure, and Control’: the GOP’s Push for Parental Rights

It’s part of a new right-wing project to control public schools.

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Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

The Texas Tribune

MAGA Loses Their Minds as Texas Officially Recognizes 'Pakistan Day': 'Most Un-American Thing I've Seen'

The Texas House of Representatives has officially passed a resolution recognizing March 23 as "Pakistan Day," a move that has sparked MAGA outrage.

Latin Times

Texas’ AI-Powered Surveillance Arsenal Has Ballooned. Proposed Laws Provide Few Guardrails.

Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a police state but have filed only modest legislation to regulate use of AI.

Texas Observer

Texas officials’ claim that school funding is at an all-time high ignores inflation and temporary federal money

A Tribune analysis also found the state’s share of the funds that schools receive per student significantly decreased in the last decade until recently.

The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’ll push for special session if THC ban, bail changes fail

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Abortion Laws Are ‘Torturing Women.’ Can the GOP Fix Its Own Crisis?

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear the current bills could also pose a new threat.

Texas Observer

Rep. Jasmine Crockett has a history of mocking Gov. Gregg Abbott’s wheelchair use

Texas congresswoman under fire for ridiculing the Republican governor as ‘Hot Wheels’ but insists she was referring to the ‘planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants’

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett refuses to apologize for calling Gov. Greg Abbott ‘Hot wheels’

‘At no point did I mention or allude to his condition,’ Crockett defended herself in a statement on X

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott showing no rush to replace late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner

Republicans hold a tiny majority in the House, creating an incentive for Abbott to hold off on calling an election for Turner’s seat, which would likely be filled by a Democrat.

Reason

Texas A&M's Drag Ban Shows the Threat to Campus Free Speech Is Bipartisan

Conservatives are picking up the unconstitutional weapons that intolerant progressives have deployed against them.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Greg Abbott: Why He's In a Wheelchair, Family, Net Worth, and More

Discover key facts about Texas Governor Greg Abbott, including why he uses a wheelchair, details about his wife and adopted daughter, his net worth, political career, and the quirky names of his beloved dogs.

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How Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' Joke Mirrors the Track Star Who 'Didn't Mean To Hit Opponent'

Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' remark about Greg Abbott draws parallels to a viral track star incident, highlighting how intent and perception can clash in public controversies.

The Independent UK

Racist gunman could avoid death penalty for Walmart massacre

Patrick Crusius has been offered a plea deal after killing 23

The Independent UK

Jasmine Crockett under fire for mocking Texas governor’s wheelchair: ‘Governor Hot Wheels down there’

‘Crockett is what the Democratic base wants, but she's the opposite of what the party needs,’ conservative writer says

The Texas Tribune

Billions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas Senate

Next step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help.

The Independent UK

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to the wheelchair-bound Greg Abbott as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Draws Support After Republicans Bash 'Hot Wheels' Comment About Greg Abbott: 'Thought Comedy Was Legal Again?'

Outspoken Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) faces criticism from Republicans after referring to Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" in a recent public statement.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett criticized over comment mocking Greg Abbott’s wheelchair

The Texas Democrat made fun of the governor during a speech over the weekend in Los Angeles to an LGBTQ rights group.

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