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Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite

The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Texas House Democrats who walked out over congressional map fined over $8,000 each

A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Feds subpoena Texas counties for voters’ records

At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

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Texas Tech System leader cancels academic programs “centered on” sexual orientation, gender identity

Chancellor Brandon Creighton directed provosts to phase out the programs and ordered universities to recognize only “two human sexes.”

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Texas’ SNAP ban on sodas, candies troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ May 2 local elections

In-person early voting is April 20 and April 22-28. The last day to apply to cast a ballot by mail is April 20. Read more about who qualifies for that option, which is limited in Texas, in our guide.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

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Texas education board gives preliminary OK to required reading list that includes Bible material

The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Bo French was invited to Midland GOP forum, despite candidate’s claims he wasn’t

A Midland County Republican Women official said they tried for months to extend an invitation to French, who is in a runoff with incumbent Jim Wright, but were unable to reach him.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Trump’s DOJ plans to settle Colony Ridge case without compensating victims

The Biden administration sued a Texas land developer accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents. Trump’s DOJ is now offering an unprecedented settlement that experts say could target the very people who were harmed by the developer.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune name five newsroom partners for investigative initiative

Big Bend Sentinel, the Houston Chronicle, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, KXAN Investigates in Austin and the Texas Observer will report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9

Record oil production in West Texas helps stabilize U.S. supply amid Iran war

Production in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9

In South Texas, quinceañera dig becomes campaign fuel for Tejano musician Bobby Pulido

Since GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz said the race “isn’t about who you want performing at your niece’s quinceañera,” the Democrat has played at a dozen such events in the 15th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 9

Texas summer camps sue to block new internet rule, saying it threatens their ability to operate

A group of 19 camps said fiber-optic internet that lawmakers ordered them to install after last year's floods is too expensive or impossible to get.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

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The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Democrats seek to pause Texas’ social studies revamp over $70K grant from conservative think tank

The Texas Public Policy Foundation awarded the grant to Schreiner University’s Texas Center, which is led by a historian guiding the state in its social studies revision.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Dan Patrick says Republicans will “have a tough time” holding Texas House majority in November

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Hours after statewide ban is reinstated, smokeable hemp is temporarily back on Texas shelves, court rules

After a dizzying string of court actions on smokeable hemp this week, Texas 15th Court of Appeals agreed to allow the sale of the drug until May 14.

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The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027

The federal government is penalizing states for having a high error rate in their payments to food stamp recipients.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Texas high school students are applying for college financial aid at a record pace

Almost 60% of students have filled out the FAFSA, but advocates worry immigrant students are missing out.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year

The tax break is one of the state’s costliest incentive programs and soon to be the most expensive of its kind in the nation.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8

Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaul

Students, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 7

TribCast: Anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas politics

Rep. Salman Bhojani, one of the first Muslim state legislators, joins TribCast to talk about the backlash his community has experienced in state government.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 7

After 1,700 Sundays preaching outside and under bridges, a Central Texas pastor retires

Urban minister Jimmy Dorrell bade farewell Sunday to his outdoor Waco congregation after baptizing a dozen people in the chilly waters of the Middle Bosque River.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 7

Five weeks after teasing endorsement, Trump remains on the sidelines of Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff

The president could still weigh in over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.

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