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With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol

The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.

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In quest to infuse more religion into Texas schools, advocates say courts are now on their side

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious right feel empowered by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

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How to feed a jaded Twixmas crowd

Take it easy between Christmas and New Year with pre-prepped dishes and the joys of soup, says our panel of practical wizards

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We ranked Texas senators across the ideological spectrum based on their 2023 votes

Here’s a look at Senate members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on their votes cast during the 2023 regular session and four special sessions.

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Rightwing group pressures states to pass pro-Israel resolutions

The American Legislative Exchange Council is promoting a model resolution for state legislatures to support Israel’s Gaza offensive

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Always save the fat! Chefs on 20 fun, flavourful ways to fancy up your food on a budget

Whether it’s cheese rinds or the cooking water from your potatoes, here is how to use ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away

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New Mexico lawmakers question fallowing as way to reduce water use along the Rio Grande

Some New Mexico lawmakers are warning that the state’s fight with neighboring Texas over management of one of North America’s longest rivers is still brewing despite a proposed settlement and that leaving farmland unplanted won’t be a long-term answer to ensuring Texas gets its share

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Analysis: The 2023 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at Senate members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2023 regular session.

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Lawmakers passed a bill to stop insurers from considering ESG criteria in setting rates

So-called environmental, social and governance policies are often adopted by companies to reduce their carbon footprints. The new Texas bill aims to stop insurers doing business in Texas from using ESG criteria, but it doesn’t include penalties for violations.

The Texas Tribune

‘No Renewables’: Texas House Republicans Block Clean Energy in Political Ploy

Petroleum industry supports tax breaks for renewable energy projects but legislators refuse.

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Conservative Christians want more religion in public life. Texas lawmakers are listening.

Opponents of church-state separation have been emboldened by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the growing acceptance of Christian nationalism on the right.

The Texas Tribune

TX GOP: 10Commandments in every class

The bill violates First Amendment restrictions on governmental endorsement of religion

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Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate

The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans narrowly increase their majorities in Texas Legislature

Republican incumbents are successfully defending their seats while the party appears to be making inroads in South Texas.

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Joint east Midlands mayor plan would ‘consign Leicestershire to division two’

Devolution deal for joint mayor of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire criticised for excluding neighbouring county

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Results in the five Texas Senate Republican primaries with the most candidate fundraising

Republican primary elections for 29 of 31 seats in the Texas State Senate took place on March 1, 2022. Of the 29 seats up for election in 2022, nine had a primary election with more than one candidates.

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