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Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.

Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.

The Texas Tribune

“God is nonbinary”: GOP activates over Talarico’s past comments characterizing him as too radical for Texas

Talarico has suggested he would communicate some of his views differently today, but stood by the principles behind the comments Republicans are using to tar him as an extreme liberal.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate tightens, passes bill that shields some police complaints

Hours before debate, a Senate committee advanced a version of HB 15 that stripped changes the House added last week, including one that addressed the release of Uvalde shooting documents.

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas House, from right to left

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

The Texas Tribune

“Anti-Red Flag Act” that would limit when guns can be taken from people advances in Texas House

Senate Bill 1362 would prevent officials from taking someone’s firearms if they haven’t been charged with a crime or aren’t subject to a protective order under the Texas Family Code.

The Texas Tribune

All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

All three candidates running in the March 5, 2024, Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 — Incumbent Cole Hefner (R), Dewey Collier (R), and Jeff Fletcher (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

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Election fraud a felony in Texas again after Gov. Abbott signs bill

AUSTIN — Election fraud is once again a felony in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law that ups the criminal penalty.

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Constitutional amendment to prohibit wealth or net worth taxes in Texas headed to November ballot

The Texas Legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment to prohibit any future legislation from enacting a wealth or net worth tax.

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Texas House’s weekend off means key Senate bills die after missing a legislative deadline

Priority bills that died include a 10-year minimum sentencing for gun-related crimes, a ban on “critical race theory” at public universities and LGBTQ-related legislation. While the bills may be dead, lawmakers have a limited time to attach their ideas to legislation that is still alive.

The Texas Tribune

Illegal voting in Texas likely to be a felony again after state House vote

The Texas Senate has passed similar legislation. But a key policy separates the two chambers.

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