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Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented college students – what happened next?

Republicans once championed the policy on economic grounds. Undoing it is disrupting students’ lives and business as usual on campuses

The Guardian - US

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally

The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune

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Gavin Newsom is expertly trolling Fox News stars by mimicking Trump online — right down to the nicknames

ANALYSIS: Gavin Newsom’s pitch-perfect parody has resulted in several Fox News hosts taking the bait — and making the governor’s point, Justin Baragona writes.

The Independent UK

Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people

Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills can now move through that chamber.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.

The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map.

The Texas Tribune

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Beto O’Rourke PAC donated more than $1 million to Democrats during redistricting battle

A judge temporarily barred Powered by People from fundraising for Democrats or financially supporting the quorum break.

The Texas Tribune

Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps

Redistricting call a stereotypical power-play by Republican governor who has often bent state lawmakers to his will

The Guardian - US

U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry

Mounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state

The second session is set to consider the same agenda that stalled in the first, with redistricting and disaster response at the top of the governor’s priorities.

The Texas Tribune

Barack Obama praises Texas Democrats’ fight as they signal return to state

Governor Greg Abbott calls new special session directly after legislature adjourned its last one on Friday

The Guardian - US

Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate resilience and disaster-response measures.

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Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Mocks Ted Cruz Over Math Error In Redistricting Clash: 'Gets Caught, Then Disappears'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz over a math error in a post about his administration's redistricting push seeking to counter Greg Abbott's in Texas

Benzinga

'Fight Fire With Fire': Newsom Pressures Democratic Strongholds To Redraw Maps Fast In Bid To Counter Texas GOP's Power Grab

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif) is urging Democrats in Illinois and New York to accelerate redistricting plans, warning that Republicans in Texas are moving swiftly to gain a congressional edge.

The Texas Tribune

Bill protecting sex trafficking victims from some criminal charges passes Senate

Senate Bill 10 would shield victims from prosecution from some crimes if they’re threatened or coerced into the act by their trafficker.

The Independent UK

Fox News host rages at rising Democrat for accusing him of abruptly ending interview

‘I just went on Fox News to tell the truth about the redistricting power grab in Texas,’ James Talarico tweeted. ‘He refused to answer — and cut the interview early.’

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Latin Times

Dems Claim Victory In Texas Redistricting Clash: 'Killed This Corrupt Special Session'

Texas Democrats are set to return to the state after claiming victory over Republicans in the state's redistricting clash

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response

With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state

The governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left Texas to delay a new congressional map.

Latin Times

Gov. Abbott Says GOP May Seek To Escalate Redistricting Feud Further: 'Looking At All Options'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration could escalate its redistricting push even further as state Democrats continue blocking it

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Governor Newsom demands Donald Trump to ‘stand down’ in 24 hours or pay the price

The president is evidently "playing with fire."

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