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Texas Democrats Rally Funds for Bold Move to Challenge GOP Redistricting Efforts
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on essential Texas news. ... Read more
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Texas House Redistricting Hearing in Houston Sparks Controversy Due to Missing Maps
The Texas House redistricting committee held a meeting in Houston, focusing on concerns about proposals to redraw congressional districts. This ... Read more
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Texas Senate Committee Stands Firm on THC Ban: Why State and Local Governments Lack the Resources for Regulation
The Texas Senate is pushing hard to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a clash with the House, which favors regulating ... Read more
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1.7 Million Texans at Risk of Losing Health Coverage: The Impact of Expiring Tax Credits and GOP Megabill Changes to the ACA
Recent changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could leave as many as 1.7 million Texans without health insurance. This ... Read more
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Severe Flooding in Texas: Urgent Rescues and Evacuations Underway
A storm system swept through North and Central Texas on Sunday, causing severe flooding. This led to numerous rescues and ... Read more
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Ken and Angela Paxton’s Divorce to Unfold Privately: What You Need to Know
A district court judge in Collin County has decided to seal records related to the divorce between Texas Attorney General ... Read more
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Texas Voting Maps: State Leaders Call Them Race-Blind, But the Trump DOJ Reveals a Different Story!
Texas is facing potential changes in its congressional maps, a move that has stirred considerable political debate. Initially, the question ... Read more
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How Fiscal Conservatism May Have Stalled Kerr County’s Life-Saving Flood Warning System
In the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Kerr County on July 4, discussions have emerged about the absence of ... Read more
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Experts Warn: How Climate Change Fueled Devastating Hill Country Floods with Unprecedented Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in Central Texas recently caused the Guadalupe River to swell to its second-highest level ever, leading to over ... Read more
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Ted Cruz Caught in Greece During Texas Flood Crisis: Did He Act Fast Enough?
In early July, a tragic flood in Texas’s Hill Country claimed lives, with 24 reported dead and many people still ... Read more
