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Texas governor demands full list of H-1B employees working in schools and universities: 'We want to make sure...'

Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered all public K-12 (Kindergarten through the 12th grade) schools and universities to provide a complete list of employees working on H-1B visas, saying there is “no reason” for foreign workers to be employed in public schools.

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Gavin Newsom Celebrates Removal Of Greg Bovino As Border Patrol's 'Commander At Large': 'Gestapo Greg Is Out'

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated reports that Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as Border Patrol's "Commander at Large" in the fallout of Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Abbott Calls For ICE To Change Course After Killing Of Alex Pretti: 'Need To Recalibrate'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for ICE to change course as criticism to the agency mounts following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last Saturday.

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Texas agriculture commissioner primary: Who is running and what you need to know

Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions

The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton: Comptroller can exclude schools from voucher program under anti-terror laws

A CAIR official blasted the Texas AG’s opinion, saying the law does not permit the comptroller to scrutinize Muslim schools because of their religious identity.

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US braced for travel chaos with 11,000 flights axed due to incoming winter storm

Roughly 140 million people, or more than 40% of the U.S. population, is under a winter storm warning

The Independent UK

Texas winter storm updates: Power grid holds up through its tightest condition on Monday, Gov. Abbott says

ERCOT officials expected to see power demand close in on power supply by Monday 8 a.m., but the grid held “flawlessly,” Abbott said.

The Texas Tribune

Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

More than 8,000 flights have been canceled across the U.S. as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down

The Independent UK

Trump Uses Winter Storm Threatening 40 States to Take Shots at 'Environmental Insurrectionists'

As governors of red and blue states declaring a state of emergency over a historic winter storm, President Donald Trump took the opportunity to challenge environmental activists on global warming.

International Business Times

After vicious 2024 cycle, Texas House GOP primaries see quieter landscape defined by tort battle

With Texas’ hardline conservative megadonors largely staying on the sidelines, a handful of House primaries have become battlegrounds for the state’s civil justice debate.

The Texas Tribune

Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat

Utility companies and state officials are preparing for a forecasted ice storm that could bring down power lines and cause widespread outages

The Independent UK

At the Races: Ready for Madam President?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting.

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Texas lieutenant governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

Texas officials say the power grid will hold through winter storm, but local outages are likely

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Abbott endorses Nate Sheets over Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner

In a statement, Abbott said Texans deserve a commissioner focused on Texas agriculture and “with zero tolerance for criminality.”

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The EPA is easing pollution rules under Trump. Here’s how it’s affecting Texas.

As President Trump marks one year back in office, his EPA has proposed rolling back key air and climate protections, which experts say has already begun to strain Texas’s air quality and public health.

The Texas Tribune

Texas governor primary: Who is running and what to know

The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

The Texas Tribune

Alcohol commission finalizes rules for hemp industry in Texas, but debate likely to continue

The new rules apply to 60,000 TABC license holders, like convenience stores and restaurants. The Department of State Health Services is also working to finalize its own rules for smoke shops.

The Independent UK

Dallas given deadline to remove ‘political’ road markings or risk losing millions in funding

The Texas Department of Transportation rejected Dallas’ request for an exemption to the ruling

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

The Texas Tribune

LGBTQ+ San Antonio residents criticize city’s plan to replace rainbow crosswalks with rainbow sidewalks

After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott enters 2026 Texas governor’s race with staggering $106 million on hand

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

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