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Bills to create new Texas courts would likely reverse Democratic gains, restore GOP dominance

Supporters say the proposals would increase efficiency and expertise, but opponents argue the attempts are political and probably unconstitutional.

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Solar and wind companies are coming to rural Texas. These residents are trying to keep them out.

In Franklin County, a group of locals are concerned about potential environmental harm from renewable energy facilities and support a bill that would impose more regulations on solar and wind. The industry says it’s being unfairly singled out.

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In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic guns

The families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.

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Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOP’s latest jab at blue cities

City officials say the full scope of the legislation advanced Tuesday is still unclear, but it would limit their ability to issue worker protections, water restrictions and more.

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Medication abortion restrictions could worsen delays for Texans at out-of-state clinics

Texans are flooding abortion clinics in New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado. A recent court ruling could imperil access in those states.

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After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the Capitol

Many bills that would limit access to firearms or ammunition likely won’t become law anytime soon. But people who advocate at the Texas Capitol see emerging signs that there’s appetite for finding some middle ground.

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Texas House committee debates firearms bills filed in response to Uvalde shooting

The House Select Committee on Community Safety is scheduled to hear testimony on bills that would change how people buy firearms and how authorities report those purchases. One of these bills would raise the minimum age to 21 years old to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles.

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Texas Senate seeks increased penalties on polluters as it renews state’s environmental agency

The bill would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to focus enforcement on repeat violators and increase public outreach.

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Texas Senate passes $308 billion budget plan, kicking off high-stakes negotiations with the House

There are $5 billion and several political wedges standing between the House and Senate plans, which now move into conference committee with less than five weeks before session ends.

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West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler faces no-confidence vote from faculty after canceling drag show

Faculty say the decision to take a vote on whether to condemn Wendler was the final straw in a host of issues with him.

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Senator’s bill would fine Texans for multiple environmental complaints that don’t lead to enforcement

The bill would impose fines when residents make more than three complaints to the state environmental agency in a year if they don’t result in enforcement action. Critics warn the bill would discourage people from reporting pollution.

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Law enforcement says no explosives detected after bomb threat called in to state Capitol

The Texas Department of Public Safety did a sweep of Capitol grounds with K-9 dogs and found no explosive devices.

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Terrified and angry, LGBTQ Texans and allies rally at Capitol to protest bills targeting queer community

With six weeks remaining in the legislative session, advocates implored Texans to join the “resistance” against fast-moving efforts to curb health care, drag queens, education, trans athletes and more.

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Staffer alleged in complaint that state Rep. Bryan Slaton had sex with Capitol intern

The new details about the allegation stem from the complaint filed against Slaton to the House General Investigating Committee.

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Texas House investigating committee issues four subpoenas, days after allegations against Bryan Slaton emerge

The committee would not say who was being issued the subpoenas or for what purpose.

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Sen. Ted Cruz collects $1.5 million in first quarter to fuel his third Senate campaign

The Texas Republican has not yet drawn a serious challenger to his reelection bid.

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U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restores access to abortion pill

The five-day administrative stay from Justice Samuel Alito gives the Supreme Court time to consider the case next week.

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TribCast: A major Texas abortion case and a potential Gov. Greg Abbott pardon in a murder trial

In this week’s episode, we discuss an attempt to use the courts in Texas to restrict the use of an abortion drug and Gov. Greg Abbott’s potential pardon of an Army sergeant found guilty of murdering a protester in Austin.

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Texas House panel advances bills banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender kids

Under the legislation, minors currently receiving certain gender-affirming care would have to taper off their treatments. A majority of Texas lawmakers in each chamber has supported previous versions of the legislation.

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Biden to nominate Texas judge to be first Latina on federal appeals court

Both of Texas’ Republican senators voice support for Irma Carrillo Ramirez’s nomination to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Unsealed evidence shows racist comments, threats of violence made by Daniel Perry before killing of Austin protester

Gov. Greg Abbott has said he wants to pardon Perry, who was convicted by a Travis County jury last week.

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The eyes of LGBTQ Texans are upon Dade Phelan and the House

Spurred by a groundswell of far-right support, the Texas Senate has passed all of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priority LGBTQ bills — and then some. What the House does next will impact queer Texans’ lives and could determine Speaker Phelan’s future.

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Llano County library supporters declare victory as officials decide not to close all branches

Llano County commissioners had considered closing the three libraries in response to a ruling from a federal judge who ordered banned books returned to the shelves.

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Texas Senate approves $15 million bill to expand local mental health treatment options for children and families

The proposal would offer hospitals and nonprofits grant funding to expand child and family mental health services.

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More than 18,000 cows are dead after dairy farm explosion in Texas Panhandle

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating.

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