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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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These Texans could join or influence a second Trump administration

Donald Trump has built close ties to many Texas Republicans, from judges to elected officials to policy experts.

The Texas Tribune

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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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.

The Texas Tribune

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery

Todd Smith’s plea comes days before he was set to go to trial, where Miller was subpoenaed to testify.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller subpoenaed to testify in his former political consultant’s criminal trial

Todd Smith was indicted in 2022 on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office.

The Texas Tribune

Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year

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Top Texas Official Issues Dramatic Warning To Residents: 'We're Out Of Water'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned the water shortage could lead to a spike in grocery and gas prices.

International Business Times

How cyberattacks on offshore wind farms could create huge problems

Against the background of climate change, there’s a push to make offshore wind a much bigger part of the UK’s energy supply in coming years.

The Conversation

Transphobic Dress Code Prompted Turmoil in Agriculture Department, Emails Show

The Texas agency’s policy may be ripe for a lawsuit.

Texas Observer

GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.

Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual allies within GOP

The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.

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Cows at two Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires

Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.

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Devastating Wildfire In Fritch, Texas Leaves Many Homeless

Devastating impact of Smokehouse Creek Fire in Fritch, Texas: lives lost, homes destroyed, and agricultural losses. Community support needed for recovery e...

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Texas Panhandle Wildfire Devastates Communities, Urgent Call For Aid

Learn about the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfire and Commissioner Miller's call for support and unity in rebuilding efforts.

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Texas wildfires: two killed in historic blaze as up to 500 structures destroyed

Higher temperatures and winds forecast in the coming days could make firefighting conditions more difficult

The Texas Tribune

Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families

The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.

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Frustration boils as Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton target GOP incumbents

Big spending and anger surround reelection bids for state House members like Glenn Rogers, who’s facing heat for votes on vouchers and Ken Paxton’s impeachment.

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Texas secessionists feel more emboldened than ever

At a recent conference that featured a sitting state senator, so-called “TEXIT” supporters celebrated their movement’s incremental gains.

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Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.

Supporters of the amendment say it will protect farmers as the state’s largest cities continue to grow. Opponents suggest the amendment is too broad and ambiguous.

The Texas Tribune

A generation of Texas farmers are retiring. It’s not clear who will replace them.

After 70 years on the farm, Jimmy Drake retired from the cotton business. With no family stepping up to take over the farm, he turned to a young neighbor.

The Guardian - US

Author of spoof story shared by Greg Abbott calls him one of ‘dumbest people in the country’

Texas governor shared fake article by Christopher Blair about Garth Brooks being booed by ‘patriots’ in made-up city

The Texas Tribune

Texas agency renounces workplace training that mentioned gender identity definitions

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s elected leader, Sid Miller, has fought protections for trans workers.

Texas Observer

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Doubles Down on Transphobic Dress Code

After the Observer published the agency’s dress code memo, Sid Miller defended the policy and posted anti-trans remarks on Twitter.

WEKU

Texas agriculture department's new dress code is based on 'biological gender'

Under a new dress code issued by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, department employees are expected to comply "in a manner consistent with their biological gender."

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