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Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles

Across a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.

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Here are the Texas House races that Democrats and Republicans think they can flip

Democrats — riding a wave of enthusiasm sparked by Kamala Harris’ nomination — think they can flip just enough House seats to stop Republicans from passing school vouchers.

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Republicans raise $1 million targeting South Texas House races as Democrats invest elsewhere

Democrats have long held an edge in South Texas, but Republicans see an opening there to expand their House majority.

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A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.

A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.

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In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream

A competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the second ever Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.

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Democrats think they can flip Texas House seats by going after GOP’s education funding and school voucher policies

Much of the House battlefield is centered in districts with struggling schools, where Democrats hope public education will resonate at the ballot box.

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Averie Bishop, outspoken as Miss Texas 2022, announces run for state Legislature

After criticizing Republican leaders on abortion, guns and race, Bishop will run as a Democrat against Rep. Angie Chen Button in a competitive district in Dallas County.

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Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement

The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year.

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Can ‘deep canvassing’ change Texas voters’ minds on abortion?

RICHARDSON, Texas — It’s dinnertime on a Tuesday when Jules Mandel knocks on the front door: Does the homeowner have time to talk about abortion?

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Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats

The Republican majority in the Texas House appears safe in November — and the battlefield is smaller than it was in 2020 — but both sides says the races have high stakes.

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