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What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend

The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

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Bo French doubles down on racist post made after UT win against Ohio State

On a conservative radio show, Bo French suggested the politicians who criticized him were "less-conservative people."

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Texas lawmaker vows to keep pushing for statewide emergency disaster response system

State Rep. Ken King, whose proposal to create a system failed twice, heard testimony about firefighters being forced to carry multiple radios in an emergency and how long it takes to coordinate agencies.

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Texas universities limit their brands in political ads. Dan Patrick used them anyway.

It is not clear if Patrick’s campaign sought permission from three Texas universities to use their trademarks in a college football-inspired ad that appears to be AI-generated.

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Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a “problem”

French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans.

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Texas Supreme Court blocks Galveston County from using districts redrawn after the primaries

Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.

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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas

After opposing Paxton in his primary and sitting out all summer, Senate GOP leadership is dropping tens of millions to help the attorney general play catch-up on the airwaves.

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After public pressure, Texas OKs more 765 lines, directing companies to work with landowners

The Public Utility Commission voted to greenlight some proposals to build first-of-their-kind transmission lines after approving two massive lines last month.

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Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says

The Department of Family and Protective Services has been slowly moving foster services to contractors who aren’t giving enough details on costs, the Legislative Budget Board said.

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At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices

With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.

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Texas judge: Alaskan surrogate does not have custody over child she birthed in Dallas

McKenna West has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying she does not trust that the biological parents have the child's best interest at heart.

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Jimmy Kimmel won’t air interview with James Talarico after threat from FCC

Kimmel was briefly suspended by ABC after the FCC threatened the network when he made a joke on air about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states, like Texas, with abortion bans.

After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.

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More than 200,000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines

Outdated technology and stricter requirements for Medicaid and SNAP food assistance have made it harder for Texas to give timely approval to applications, state officials and advocates say.

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At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks

The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.

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In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”

Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.

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Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district

Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.

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John Fetterman, Marjorie Taylor Greene to close and open TribFest

Two of American politics’ most unique and least predictable voices bookend our three days of live journalism.

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Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.

It would cost $1.5 billion to fully cool all prisons, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice estimates.

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Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP

Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels.

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TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam

In this week’s episode, the podcast crew discusses the state’s new social studies curriculum, and the concerns from Muslims that it portrays their religion as violent.

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GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems

National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.

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Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.

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GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance

The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.

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Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

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