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Texas Senate’s handling of Angela Paxton’s role gives small boost to her husband in pending impeachment trial

Sen. Angela Paxton will have no say in deliberations to convict or acquit impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, but she will sit on the Senate court of impeachment. That means 21, not 20, votes will be needed to convict.

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House impeachment managers got most of what they wanted in trial rules adopted by the Texas Senate

Supporters and opponents of impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton pressed for favorable rules governing a Senate trial that will begin on Sept. 5.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn wants the U.S. to train Mexican troops to fight drug cartels

The Republican from Texas introduced the legislation after meeting with Mexico’s president and calling for more cooperation between the two countries.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas State Legislature

As of June 18, members of the Texas State Legislature, which includes the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate, have passed 34 bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those 34 bills, legislators passed zero during the week of June 12-18.

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A battle over who gets to tell Texas history is brewing into a war over the state historical association’s future

Texas State Historical Association members can’t agree on the makeup of the group’s board. And Executive Director J.P. Bryan, a descendant of Stephen F. Austin, is suing.

The Texas Tribune

Legislators introduced triple the number of constitutional amendments related to parental rights in 2023 compared to prior years

Since 2013, at least 38 state constitutional amendments related to parental rights have been introduced in state legislatures. From 2013 to 2021, there were between one and three amendments introduced each year. In 2022, there were four constitutional amendments introduced. In 2023, that number more than tripled, with 13 state…

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Texas enacts legislative district boundaries identical to its previous boundaries

Texas enacted legislative district boundaries in June 2023 for use until the 2030 census due to legal concerns that the state’s 2021 districts could not be permanent since they were adopted in a special legislative session. The Texas Constitution requires that redistricting take place during a regular legislative session.

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Tornado in Texas kills four people, flattens buildings

A tornado has ripped through the northern Texas town of Matador, killing four people and injuring several others.

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Nat-Gas Prices Shake Off Bearish EIA Report

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.011 (+0.42%) but remained below Tuesday's 1-month high. Hot weather continues to be a bullish factor for nat-gas prices, with the scorching weather in Texas expected to last into next week and possibly extend to the Southwest. Utilities in Texas...

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Texas and Mexico sweltering under record high temperatures

A June heat dome has strained power grids on both sides of the border

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Ohio State football 2024 recruiting wish list: Who finishes the class?

Who would you like to see Ohio State seal the deal with? #GoBucks

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At the Races: Playing to the base - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Republicans Filed 62% Of Proposed Constitutional Amendments In Texas

The State Legislature Approved Only 4.4% of Filed Amendments for November Ballot

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OnHerBike Met The Mayor Of Lajitas, Texas, Who Is Also A Goat

Kinga Tanajewska, also known as OnHerBike on YouTube, goes to Lajitas Texas in her 225th episode on her channel and meets the famed goat mayor of the city.

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They tried and failed to get an abortion. Texas family grapples with what it'll mean

Anna and Tony have six kids and are expecting a seventh. They couldn't afford to travel to where abortion is legal. With few places to turn to for help, they're worried about their family's future.

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Texas Sales Tax Relief Coming Soon Amid Property Tax Debate

Texas sales tax relief is just around the corner. Here are the items that will soon be tax-free in Texas.

The Independent UK

Former Texas House Republican Will Hurd launches long-shot bid for White House

‘If we nominate a lawless, selfish, failed politician like Donald Trump — who lost the House, the Senate, and the White House — we all know Joe Biden will win again’

Reason

The Federal Trade Commission's Latest Frivolous Antitrust Suit Takes Aim at Amazon

Plus: Texas’ new anti-porn law, Biden meets with A.I. critics, and more...

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Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd is running for president

Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.

The Texas Tribune

Will Hurd, a moderate Texas Republican and Trump critic, announces run for president

The former member of the U.S. House will likely be the highest-profile Texan to enter the 2024 race, but he’ll be an underdog.

Roll Call

Former Rep. Will Hurd enters GOP nomination race with attacks on Trump

Entering the GOP presidential race, ex-Rep. Will Hurd of Texas says nominating Trump would mean "Joe Biden will win again."

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Photos: Fields Ranch East course by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner has opened at Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Texas

Check out the photos of Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner's latest course creation.

The Times of India

Major League Cricket 2023: Meet the coaches of the six teams

The inaugural season of the Major League Cricket (MLC) begins in Texas on July 13 and will involve six teams, with 19 matches to be played at two venues.

Daily Mirror

Texas Matador tornado kills 4 people and injures scores more in 'unprecedented' disaster

A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes in Texas, killing at least three people and causing a trail of significant damage

The Independent UK

Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3 people and causing widespread damage

A line of severe storms has produced multiple tornadoes on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least three people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador

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