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What does the Texas House speaker do and why are Republicans fighting?

Texas Republicans are poised to pick the statehouse lower chamber’s next leader this weekend.

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle

Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Of Texas Gears Up To Battle Cannabis Legalization

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes Senate Bill 3 to ban THC products, intensifying the state's crackdown on cannabis reforms. They face local resistance.

Benzinga

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After Texas banned puberty blockers and hormones for trans kids, adults lost care, too

As limitations on trans teens increase, doctors have left the state, weakening an already threadbare system for trans adults.

The Texas Tribune

Feds can’t destroy razor wire Texas installed near Eagle Pass, appeals court rules

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had sued the Biden administration after Border Patrol agents had cut the razor wire.

The Texas Tribune

Judge rejects case against Jack Smith

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had sought to prevent Jack Smith from destroying records related to Trump cases

Salon

How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s ally to lead the movement to replace him

The two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates.

The Texas Tribune

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Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

The Texas Tribune

Trump escaped the consequences of his alleged crimes. Now his allies are after the prosecutors who brought the charges

The criminally convicted president-elect believes his election and the end of his federal cases exonerated him. Will his administration be able to stop the retribution he promised? Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Texas Supreme Court Shields Paxton From Testifying in Whistleblower Lawsuit Amid Corruption Allegations

This is not the first time Paxton has evaded legal challenges alleging office abuse.

Latin Times

‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term

Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.

Al Jazeera

Texas reaches $12.6 million settlement in connection with 2019 Port Neches chemical plant explosion

The settlement directs TCP Group to repair equipment and to pay $12.6 million in penalties for clean air violations at its Southeast Texas facility.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court overturns ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in lawsuit

The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton can’t be deposed under oath in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court says

The attorney general has agreed not to contest a lawsuit brought by former employees accusing him of retaliation after they said he abused his office.

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The Independent UK

Who will Trump pick for attorney general? Potential candidates after Matt Gaetz drops out

Trump advisers and allies have floated a long list of contenders for the nation’s top law enforcement job after Plan A quit

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he's sued over marijuana decriminalization

Dallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.

Texas Observer

‘Not Everyone Can Leave’: Survival Advice from Trans Teens in Texas

Media attention often focuses on trans teens fleeing the anti-trans states they’re living in. But what about those who can’t leave?

The Texas Tribune

As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat

So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over Texans who were in the mix.

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Latin Times

Texas Death Row Inmate's Defense Pushes For Testimony As Supreme Court Clears Way For Execution

With limited options remaining, Robert Roberson's legal team is urging the state to delay scheduling a new execution date, expressing hope to prove his innocence.

Salon

Texas court clears way for execution

Robert Roberson evaded execution last month when legislators tossed him a lifeline. Texas' top court just tossed it

The Texas Tribune

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first

Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.

The Texas Tribune

John Cornyn spent years preparing to run for Senate majority leader. Will it be enough?

John Cornyn is running to succeed Mitch McConnell after years waiting in his shadow. But the far-right, in Texas and Washington, are putting up a fight.

Top News

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Launches Website To Crowdsource Political Appointees

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. launches 'Nominees for the People' website to crowdsource names for Trump's administration.

Salon

Texas doctors sued for trans health care

Lawsuits filed as anti-trans ads plague 2024 election and dozens of states restrict access to gender-affirming care

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court removes temporary block to Robert Roberson’s execution

The state’s highest civil court ruled that legislators can’t use subpoenas to block death row inmates’ executions, but suggested there’s still time for Roberson to testify before a Texas House panel.

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