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Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts

The Texas Lottery Commission did not immediately clarify why Ryan Mindell chose to resign, as lawmakers have discussed abolishing the lottery outright.

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Prosecutor cites anti-immigrant rhetoric as El Paso shooter is sentenced to 23 life terms

”This community will always remember those whose lives you stole … Their light will never fade,” the judge told the shackled shooter. “While you, your name and your hate, will be forgotten.”

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With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security

Some are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.

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“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

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Court orders immigration officials to restore legal status of three people who came to Texas on student visas

The three former students went to UT-Arlington and UT-Dallas. While they have prevailed in court so far, many other international students’ education futures remain uncertain.

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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

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Texas hemp farmers fear full THC ban would nip industry in the bud

As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

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In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball

Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.

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Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private property

House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.

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House Republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring Cecile Richards

Normally, memorial resolutions to honor Texans who have died are passed without controversy. But the resolution for Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood who died this year, sparked a cascade of outrage from conservatives.

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East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now

After a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

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See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

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UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

The four students were involved in minor criminal cases that have been resolved, which they argue shouldn’t be used to justify ending their higher ed goals in Texas.

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Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets final House approval

The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training.

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Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terrorist activity” in universities could trample free speech rights

The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.

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Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand

The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands.

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Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths

After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone.

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Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.

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Second shooting at Dallas high school in a year injures four students

Hours after the shooting, officials said the suspect had evaded security protocols at Wilmer-Hutchins High School.

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Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposal

The Texas House also approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote.

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Can Texas retain and train more teachers?

In this week’s episode of the TribCast, Matthew and Eleanor ask the question: Are Texas teachers OK?

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Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attorney general

Middleton is the second Republican to join what is expected to be a growing field of candidates angling to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton as the state’s top legal official.

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Texas House approves push to award Attorney General Ken Paxton back pay

The vote instructs lawmakers who are negotiating a budget with the Senate to advocate for awarding Paxton the salary he missed while impeached over corruption allegations.

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Mayra Flores to challenge Henry Cuellar in the 28th District

Hours after the announcement, the Flores team said that the new candidate had been hospitalized and is now recovering. There were no details about her condition.

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