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Republicans have already filed dozens of bills to restrict voting in 2023

Measures in Texas would raise criminal penalties and create voting-focused law enforcement unit

The Guardian - US

Ken Paxton wants more power to prosecute election crimes. These bills in the Texas Legislature would give it to him.

Although no evidence of widespread voter fraud has been found, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been actively pursuing election-related crimes since he took office in 2015.

The Texas Tribune

As Donald Trump mounts his 2024 presidential bid, his support among Texas officials is waning

About two months into his comeback bid, few prominent Texas Republicans have endorsed Trump — and some are showing more willingness to cross him publicly.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas bills would restrict LGBTQ lessons

Detractors say the bills would further isolate LGBTQ students and open teachers and school districts to legal risks

Salon

Two Texas bills would restrict lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools

The legislation closely mirrors a Florida bill passed last year, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, which detractors say would further isolate LGBTQ students and open teachers and school districts to legal risks.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton, Texas GOP support of Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law grows before legislative session

States “have a strong interest” in protecting parent rights, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued in a brief filed last month in support of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Tribune News Service

Is Texas About To Use Expired Drugs To Execute Death Row Inmates?

Defendants say this practice violates the state’s own laws. The attorney general is pushing onward anyway.

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How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection

From those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over enforcement of “public charge” law for immigrants

Paxton has sued the Biden administration a dozen times over its immigration policies. Most of those lawsuits have been filed in Trump-appointed judges’ courts.

The Texas Tribune

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Some not-so-serious 2023 predictions

Last year’s column successfully predicted Democratic Senate gains and a smaller-than-expected Republican House takeover. Here is our not-totally-serious forecast for 2023:

Tribune News Service

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lashes Atmos Energy for spotty delivery of natural gas during storm

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott has asked state regulators to investigate Atmos Energy for failing to deliver natural gas to North Texas residents during the recent cold snap.

Tribune News Service

Carl P. Leubsdorf: My forecast for 2023

Last year’s column successfully predicted Democratic Senate gains and a smaller-than-expected Republican House takeover. Here is our not-totally-serious forecast for 2023:

Tribune News Service

As US debates Title 42 policy, asylum seekers left in limbo

The Supreme Court intervened on Monday to block the controversial immigration policy’s scheduled expiration this week.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration doesn’t appeal Texas court loss on LGBTQ protections

AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration did not appeal a recent court loss in Texas regarding federal LGBTQ protections, a decision Attorney General Ken Paxton is celebrating as a win.

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Neo-Nazis, leftist gun groups face off during protest at Grand Prairie drag show

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A protest at an all-ages drag show devolved into a face-off between neo-Nazis and leftist gun groups on Saturday — the latest and most intense confrontation over the performances which have become a flashpoint in the culture war on LGBTQ rights.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. judge in Amarillo halts Biden administration’s attempt to end “remain in Mexico” policy

The Biden administration stopped enrolling new asylum seekers into the Trump-era program in August.

The Texas Tribune

Without evidence, Gov. Greg Abbott asks whether nonprofits are helping migrants enter Texas

A Fox News story described Mexican nonprofits aiding migrants, but did not allege any improper action by U.S.-based nonprofits.

The Texas Tribune

Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care

Texas allows religious groups that are part of the state’s child welfare network to refuse to assist LGBTQ couples seeking to foster or adopt. That could put critical federal funding at risk.

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Court wins allow Dallas doctor to treat dozens of new transgender youth

DALLAS — The Dallas doctor who ran the state’s most prominent medical program for transgender youth says she has seen dozens of new patients since crucial court wins this summer and fall.

Tribune News Service

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuits stymie Biden agenda on immigration and health care

AUSTIN, Texas — Fresh off securing a third term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to keep up his relentless legal assault on President Joe Biden’s agenda that’s already hindered the Democrats' approach to immigration and health care.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Is Greg Abbott an ‘election denier’? How sloppy reporting unfairly tarred Texas governor

Texans, did you know you reelected — cue dramatic music — an “election denier” as governor?

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court divided on Biden v. Texas clash on immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sounded divided Tuesday over a clash between President Joe Biden and the state of Texas involving immigration enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court wrestles over Biden’s immigration enforcement policy

The Biden administration instructed immigration agents to focus on deporting undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of felonies or pose a danger to public safety. Texas filed a lawsuit saying the change was illegal.

Salon

Paxton tries to toss thousands of votes

Texas attorney general goes to court after a race flipped in favor of Democrats during the final count

The Texas Tribune

Texas attorney general attempts to toss out late-cast Harris County votes

A court ordered Harris County to keep its polls open late on Election Day, but Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state Supreme Court to not allow ballots cast after normal deadline to count.

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