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Amarillo Republican John Smithee joins Texas House speaker race

After Attorney General Ken Paxton’s failed impeachment trial, his allies touted Smithee, one of the House’s most senior members, as a speaker candidate.

The Texas Tribune

Weeks after Texas AG raids against several activists, LULAC has ramped up voter registration in the state

"Our members have gone from shock to anger to resolve and are doubling their commitment to register voters", said the organization's CEO

Latin Times

Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts

Jolt, which advocates for more Latino voting participation, says the attorney general’s probe has spurred threatening comments online.

The Texas Tribune

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Ken Paxton withdrew an opinion on gun bans weeks after suing Texas state fair for a similar restriction

Paxton sued Dallas and state fair officials last month, arguing the fair’s private organizer had violated state law by banning firearms on the fairgrounds.

The Texas Tribune

Walz encourages Texas Democrats to rally behind Colin Allred as he closes gap in Senate race against Ted Cruz

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz stopped by a fundraiser event in Texas to urge voters to elect Allred as polling gap with Cruz narrows

Latin Times

State Rep. James Frank becomes fourth Republican to challenge Dade Phelan for House speaker

Frank said he would work to bring better communication, member empowerment and management of the flow of legislation if he became the chamber’s leader.

The Texas Tribune

Texas parents gain new tools to control their teen’s social media use

A new law gives parents more power over a child’s actions on social media, but only if the parent knows about the account.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now suing Travis County over voter registration efforts

Earlier in September, Paxton filed two lawsuits against Harris and Bexar counties over their plans to register voters via mail.

Latin Times

Eleven Texas officials call for federal investigation into election-related raids

The Democratic congress members urged the Justice Department to investigate AG Ken Paxton's raids targeting Latino campaign volunteers and community leaders

Latin Times

Texas sues for medical records of women who are seeking out of state abortions

While Texas cannot punish women directly if they travel out of state to have an abortion, it can charge anyone who assists or performs the medical procedure

The Independent UK

“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front

Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson, both members of House Republican leadership, became the first two candidates to challenge Phelan’s speakership.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Abortion Medical Records Rule

Texas lawsuit challenges federal rule protecting women's abortion medical records privacy and reproductive health privacy.

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Texas AG Files Lawsuit Against Bexar County Over Voter Forms

Texas AG Paxton sues Bexar County over mass mailing voter registration forms, sparking legal battle.

Texas Observer

What Trump 2.0 Would Mean for Texas

The state’s ruling conservative class stands to gain bigly, while everyone else will face the fallout of a radical second term.

The Texas Tribune

Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker

The Texas House speaker race is becoming increasingly crowded. Phelan, who is under fire from his right, says he plans to seek the leadership position again.

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The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort

The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters.

Latin Times

LULAC says Texas AG Paxton is 'engaged in official oppression' of minority voters following raids

LULAC is asking the DOJ to investigate Paxton after the AG ordered the raids of Latino activists' home. They argue it violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The Texas Tribune

What Texans need to know about helping people register to vote or cast ballots

Texas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal.

Latin Times

LULAC requests DOJ to investigate home raids of Latino activists in Texas as a violation of civil rights

The homes Texas Latino campaign volunteers have been raided amid an election fraud investigation. The baseless accusations have caused fervor among activists.

The Texas Tribune

Group of Texas Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violations

The request by the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus in a letter to the Department of Justice follows a similar request by a Latino civil rights organization.

Latin Times

Texas AG Paxton sues Dallas over ban on firearms at State Fair after deadline to comply passes

"I warned fifteen days ago that if they did not end their unlawful conduct I would see them in court, and now I will," Paxton said in a statement

Latin Times

Texas judge rejects state AG Paxton's bid to question leader of migrant aid organization

Paxton has spearheaded several initiatives aimed at cracking down on organizations providing aid to migrants in the state

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