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Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

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Kim Kardashian is ready to squeeze your face

Her brand Skims has released, essentially, a piece of Velcro to wrap around your head for ‘targeted compression’, whatever that means

The Guardian - US

Who is State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione? Quick Facts on his Alleged Affair with a Stripper, His Net Worth, Family and More

Texas lawmaker Giovanni Capriglione accused of affair with stripper and paying for abortions despite pro-life stance. Here's what we know so far.

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Texas State Rep. Accused of Long-Term Affair, Funding Abortions Despite Speaking Against Them

Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, who has represented the state's 98th district since 2012, is facing public backlash following allegations from a former exotic dancer who claims the Republican lawmaker had a 17-year affair with her

Latin Times

Texas GOP Rep. Giovanni Capriglione admits affair, denies abortion allegations

A conservative news site published an interview with a woman who alleges a 17-year affair with the Southlake representative, who said this week he wouldn’t seek reelection.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, first Texas DOGE chair, will not seek reelection

The Southlake Republican will serve the remainder of his seventh term. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said on Wednesday he would run for the District 98 seat.

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Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that don’t deal with homeless encampments

The bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.

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Bitcoin's Wild Ride Above $111K – What Triggered The Surge?

Bitcoin skyrocketed to a new all-time high this week, trading as high as $111,814 amid high hopes for clearer guidelines for stablecoins, increased $BTC adoption among publicly-listed firms, and Texas' strategic Bitcoin reserve bill progress.

International Business Times

Texas lawmakers push to regulate AI in government and the tech industry

As the state seeks to put guardrails around the fast-growing technology, some critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect citizens while industry worries about stifling innovation.

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Texas Set to Create State Bitcoin Reserve

The latest version of the bill includes a previously nixed provision to allow Texans to donate crypto to the fund.

Texas Observer

Texas Republican lawmakers may “financially handcuff” cities that don’t play by their rules

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House approves antisemitism bill in response to pro-Palestinian protests

The bill, which would require schools to use a definition of antisemitism when considering discipline for students, will soon head over to Abbott’s desk.

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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE

The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the governor. It was passed with bipartisan supermajorities.

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Texas Launches DOGE-Inspired House Committee, Prioritizing Efficiency Over Firings—For Now

Committee leaders plan to first focus on modernizing state technology systems and auditing agencies, with potential cuts to follow.

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Texas’ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Musk’s federal operation

The new legislative panel has been tasked to reduce the size and scope of government. But Democrats say they’re not interested in replicating Musk’s slash-and-burn approach.

Texas Observer

From Bullion to Bitcoin: Crypto Reserve Is Latest Fiscal Folly in Texas

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Fortune

Why a Texas AI bill is shaping up as the next battleground over U.S. AI policy

The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), also known as HB 1709, will be the next battleground for U.S. AI policy.

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How crypto took control in 2024

Digital currency made gains in the mainstream and cemented its position as a powerful political force

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Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Includes 5-Year Mandatory HODL Provision

Texas has followed in the footsteps of Pennsylvania as State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione introduced the bill to the state's House Thursday and filed the proposed legislation during an X Spaces.

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Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI future

Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to crashes and prepare invoices. More uses and regulations are coming.

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More than a third of state agencies are using AI. Texas is beginning to examine its potential impact.

Amid fears that AI could heighten bias or affect privacy, the state is forming an advisory committee to recommend how the technology is deployed. “We’re gonna have to set up some rules,” the committee’s founder says.

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Dade Phelan endorses Medicaid expansion for new mothers, repeal of “tampon tax” in first batch of 2023 priorities

The leader of the state House also threw his support behind bills to crack down on how companies handle private data and to protect children from “addictive algorithms” by digital companies.

The Texas Tribune

Cryptocurrency firm FTX’s fall pains industry, but Texas stays optimistic

FTX’s bankruptcy has been a painful setback for the industry. But many legislators, investors and enthusiasts remain believers in making Texas crypto’s top destination.

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In Texas, where abortion rights began, GOP builds new barriers

AUSTIN, Texas — Linda Coffee was in her mid-20s and barely out of law school when she and former classmate Sarah Weddington stunned the legal establishment—and much of America—by successfully arguing Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in 1973.

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