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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Latin Times

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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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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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Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star

The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation.

Latin Times

Hundreds of Texas National Guard Troops Deployed to Laredo Border To Help With Immigration Crackdown

Governor Greg Abbott and Trump's border security partnership is taking shape with expanded state and federal enforcement.

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Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.

Texas Observer

Trans Texans Are Under Attack (Again), but Advocates Aren’t Giving In

With another legislative session that could pile on even more anti-trans policies, LBGTQ+ groups grapple with how to protect their communities.

Latin Times

Kristi Noem Wants IRS Agents to Help Deport Migrants Out of US

The Department of Homeland Security asked the Treasury Secretary to deputize IRS criminal investigators to assist in immigration enforcement

The Texas Tribune

As Texas gets redder, John Cornyn could face toughest primary season of his career

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, polling shows.

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With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session

From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this legislative session.

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