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Texas Ethics Commission will require influencers to disclose when they’re paid for advertisement

The action comes after The Texas Tribune reported that influencers were being paid to defend impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border

Migrants in Mexico said they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave bruises and disperse a chemical irritant. The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people.

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With too few mental health providers, more patients turn to primary care

While primary care is experiencing its own workforce shortage, the profession is shouldering more mental health screenings to help bridge the behavioral health provider gap.

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Speakers pull out of prominent activist group’s pro-Christian nationalist conference

The venue also canceled, but Fort Worth city officials demanded it still host the event. True Texas Project blamed public backlash on “woke attacks.”

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Democrats think they can flip Texas House seats by going after GOP’s education funding and school voucher policies

Much of the House battlefield is centered in districts with struggling schools, where Democrats hope public education will resonate at the ballot box.

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For the first time, West Texas has a permanent LGBTQ+ community center

A local volunteer died by suicide ahead of the center’s grand opening, reminding the West Texas community why such spaces are important.

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Texas files lawsuit to avoid federal rule requiring states to pay for gender transition care

"This is yet another example of Joe Biden trying to sidestep the Constitution," said state Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.

More than 80% of the state’s registered voters can cast their ballot anywhere in the county on election day. Scrapping that option could lead to disenfranchisement, experts say.

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With new platform, Texas Democrats may find common ground with Republicans on housing affordability crisis

The Democrats’ recently approved platform includes calls to loosen zoning rules, which housing experts believe contribute to high housing costs.

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Texas GOP seeks to enforce party purity

The state party plans to limit primaries to registered Republicans and bar candidates who have been censured

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With new rules, the Texas GOP seeks to keep its elected officials in line

The state party plans to limit primaries to registered Republicans and keep elected officials it censured off the ballot. It’s unclear if it can without legislative approval.

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High school students’ math scores are still lagging, STAAR results show

Algebra scores have not recovered since the pandemic, raising worries about students’ readiness for STEM-related jobs.

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University of North Texas names Harrison Keller as sole finalist for president

Keller has served as the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 2019.

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Gun activist Brandon Herrera to request recount in Texas GOP runoff against Rep. Tony Gonzáles

The conservative YouTuber lost by 407 votes. He said he doesn't expect results to change but he "owes" it to his voters to "leave no stone unturned"

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In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for more direct democracy

Ground Game Texas, a group that has pushed for progressive policies in cities across the state, is working to make it easier for McAllen residents to change local laws.

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Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales

Herrera said he doesn’t expect the results to change, “but I feel I owe it to my volunteers, voters, and supporters to leave no stone unturned.”

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State rejects health insurers' pleas to halt plan that will shake up coverage for 1.8 million Texans

Affected Texans who receive Medicaid coverage would be shifted to new insurers next year if the state health and human services agency sticks to its plan. It’s now up to the executive commissioner to make a final decision.

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Texas tells local election officials to stop releasing information that exposes how some people vote

The emergency guidance from the secretary of state comes after Votebeat and The Texas Tribune confirmed the choices some voters make can later be identified through legally available records.

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Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water — a prelude for Texas

No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom.

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New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.

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Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen

Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program.

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Texas A&M bonfire will not return to campus

Resuming the bonfire was “not in the interest” of Texas A&M, said school President Mark Welsh III.

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“Grateful to be alive”: Clubhouse programs take pressure off overwhelmed Texas mental health hospitals

Thousands of people are discharged from Texas mental health hospitals yearly, and so-called step-down programs like clubhouses can help them integrate back into the community.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton launches new team to prosecute online privacy and security cases

The new initiative will target companies that illegally collect and sell users’ data, Paxton’s office said.

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After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred

Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.

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