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Texas Emerges as State Holding The Most Migrant Detainees as Abbott's Immigration Crackdown Continues

As of Feb. 8, eight detention centers in the Texas were among the nation's top 20 facilities holding migrants, with each holding at least 800 for ICE.

Latin Times

More than 100 arrested in Colony Ridge immigration raids, ICE says

The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Immigration Operation In Colony Ridge

Governor Abbott announces an immigration enforcement operation in Colony Ridge targeting illegal immigrants and criminals, with collaboration between Texas...

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Why two border counties are joining Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star after migration slows

The counties hope to access state money to help pay for some criminal justice work, such as prosecuting drug cases and overtime.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House unveils plan to cut property taxes, setting up fight with Senate

Lawmakers will debate how to spend $3.5 billion in proposed tax cuts, a legislative priority for Republican leaders.

The Texas Tribune

What is Colony Ridge? Greg Abbott Announces Texas Operation Targeting 'Criminals and Illegal Immigrants' That's Been in Works 'For Months'

State troops are assisting DHS with an operation, the governor said in a post on X. "I have worked with Tom Homan on this for months:"

Latin Times

Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says

The Colony Ridge development has long been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers, think tanks and influencers who cast it as a hotbed for undocumented immigrants and cartel crime.

The Texas Tribune

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Republican lawmaker files bills to ban DEI in Texas K-12 public schools

Sen. Brandon Creighton has filed bills that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban.

The Texas Tribune

National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of inevitability.

The Texas Tribune

Texas mental health licensing board gives initial OK to remove training requirement associated with DEI

Officials say the motive for the change to the rule requiring mental health providers to receive cultural diversity or competency training for license renewals has been misunderstood.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience and performance

The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Family Living in Fear After Boy's Accused Killer Released on Just $200 Bond: 'I've Lost Confidence In The System'

The requirements of bond have Stephon Martin Morson, 19, under house arrest and wearing a GPS monitor

Latin Times

Gov. Abbott orders TEA probe of Houston school for calling a student by chosen name and pronouns

The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools.

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Freezing weather, wildfire and flood risk forecast across Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s power grid “has never been stronger than it is now” and should weather the cold without issues.

Latin Times

Texas Sheriff Apologizes For Holding Immigration Panel To Address Concerns From Latino Population: 'I Am But a Mortal Man'

Larry Smith reiterated that he supports the Trump administration.

Latin Times

Governor Abbott Offers Over 100 Miles of Texas Borderlands in $11B Deal with Federal Government

While Texas Republicans largely back Abbott's request, it remains uncertain whether Congress will approve the funding

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Texas backed Trump and his hard-line border stance. But immigration car chases have killed dozens of people in the state

Federal Border Patrol adopted higher bar for car chases after series of fatal accidents

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Texas House committee assignments extend power of experienced GOP leaders

Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.

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Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says

Abbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration.

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Texas now has more top-tier research universities than any other state, report finds

The designations come at a tumultuous time for universities as funding could be cut off and efforts to end tenure continue.

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Texas appeals court hears attorney general’s arguments for questioning Catholic Charities director over migrant services

Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to depose the charity’s leader.

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Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK'd by Texas Senate panel

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — while their criminal cases are pending.

The Guardian - US

Texas may allow families to pay for private schools with public funds

School voucher bill likely to benefit wealthier families, allowing $10,000 of taxpayer dollars per student per year

The Texas Tribune

Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ “Big Three” have big plans and a wary new dynamic

The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the legislative session.

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