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After election, Texas House speaker race remains up for grabs

Neither Speaker Dade Phelan, nor his current opponent Rep. David Cook, have enough public support yet from the GOP caucus to win the nomination.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton’s picks cement Republicans’ hold on Texas’ highest criminal court

Three new faces will join the bench, but the political balance of power will remain the same on the Court of Criminal Appeals.

The Texas Tribune

Following a year of partisan fights, Election Day runs smoothly across Texas

A mostly quiet Election Day in Texas came after a series of pitched partisan battles over how elections should be conducted.

The Texas Tribune

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Pregnant teenager died trying to get help on three trips to Texas ERs

Doctors who spoke to ProPublica and reviewed Crain’s medical information said she should have been treated at the first hospital

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz Threatens Non-Profits Helping Unlawful Migrants With Legislation To Remove Their Tax-Exempt Status

Gaetz said that non-profits "should focus on doing genuine charity for genuine Americans, not illegal aliens"

Latin Times

Texas AG Paxton Sues El Paso Doctor For Providing "Gender Transition" Treatment to Minors

The doctor allegedly hid his illegal activity by falsifying medical records, prescriptions, and billing codes.

Latin Times

Texas withdraws request to block U.S. Justice Department from monitoring state’s elections

The federal agency agreed their monitors would remain outside polling locations and wouldn’t interfere with voting.

The Texas Tribune

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These Texans could join or influence a second Trump administration

Donald Trump has built close ties to many Texas Republicans, from judges to elected officials to policy experts.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Doctor For Gender Treatments

Texas Attorney General sues El Paso doctor for unlawfully providing gender-affirming treatments to minors in violation of state law.

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Fairgoers join Ken Paxton in suing Texas State Fair for allegedly violating their gun rights

Three fairgoers are requesting up to $1 million in damages and to allow guns at the State Fair.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Dug Up Dropped Sexual Abuse Charges to Make Case For Death Row inmate's Execution After Last-Minute Intervention

Texas Attorney General has resurrected long-dropped sexual abuse allegations against a death row inmate, in an effort to bolster the case for his execution.

Latin Times

AG Paxton Says GOP Rep 'Must Resign' After Confession of Texting Judge on Behalf of Death Row Inmate

Rep. Jeffrey Leach apologized and dismissed Paxton's request : "I'm not afraid to admit when I mess up."

Latin Times

Second Texas doctor sued for providing gender-affirming care to minors

These are the first cases under a law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to help minors transition.

The Texas Tribune

Texas woman dies after miscarriage

More than a dozen doctors say Josseli Barnica's death was “preventable," "horrific" and "astounding"

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There are warring depictions of Robert Roberson’s murder case. Here’s what to know.

Even before the Texas man’s death sentence became a political lightning rod, law enforcement and medical experts had differing opinions on the evidence that convicted him.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case

The AG also said he’d make a criminal referral against the lawmaker, who apologized for texting a Court of Criminal Appeals judge about a new trial for the death row inmate.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton resisting Texas House members’ bid to hear Robert Roberson’s testimony

Members of a Texas House committee say in a Texas Supreme Court filing that Paxton’s office is blocking the death row inmate from complying with a legislative subpoena.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over listing freshwater mussels as endangered

The lawsuit claims the endangered designation for six mussel species is a misuse of environmental law that threatens Texas’ economy.

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Trump supporter kicked off voter rolls

Mary Howard-Elley's saga shows how tough it can be for eligible voters to get reinstated

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Jeff Leach asked Texas judge to consider a new Robert Roberson trial in apparent conduct violation

Leach, one of the driving forces behind the effort to stop Roberson’s execution, later apologized to the judge, who told the lawmaker there were still pending matters before the court.

The Texas Tribune

In Dallas, ballot propositions could drastically change police and city government

Proposed amendments to the city charter would require the city to hire more police, tie the city manager’s pay to community reviews and let citizens sue the city more easily.

Latin Times

Texas Nonprofit to Continue Registering Voters After Pause on AG Paxton's 'Noncitizen' Investigation

Top state Republicans continue to voice concerns about noncitizen voting even though there's no solid evidence of them swaying election results.

The Independent UK

Texas attorney general insists ‘shaken baby’ death row inmate who received sudden reprieve is guilty and should still be executed

It is the first time Ken Paxton has spoken out on the matter

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case

After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.

The Texas Tribune

Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice

Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.

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