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Spectrum News San Antonio
Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing
In the days and weeks following the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Lila, at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, Blake Bonner found himself wondering whether the tragedy was simply an unstoppable act...
Associated Press
09/05/2025 Online
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Houston Public Media
Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill
" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign...
Marijke Friedman
09/05/2025 Online
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Spectrum News South Texas-El Paso
Morning Briefing Texas: New bill bans foreign nationals from buying land
...country. Around Texas 1. New Texas law bans certain foreign nationals from buying land In August, Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 17 into law, which prohibits people and companies from countries the federal government...
Mike D'alonzo
09/05/2025 Online
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UTSA Paisano
Redistricting the State of Texas
President Donald Trump has been adamant on the redistricting of Texas since July. As of Aug. 29, Governor Greg Abbott signed a new congressional Republican-favored map for the State of Texas that would...
Alejandra Garza, Staff Writer
09/05/2025 Online
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
Texas lawmakers end special session without taking any action to ban or regulate THC products
Consumable hemp-derived products will remain legal in Texas and there is no formal age limit on who can purchase these goods. Author: Daniel Perreault Published: 5:40 PM CDT September 4, 2025 Updated:...
Daniel Perreault
09/05/2025 Online
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KTXS - TV ABC 12 (Abilene)
2 Texas flood relief bills go to governor's desk amid mixed reactions
AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Two major flood relief measures—House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1—have cleared the Texas Legislature and now await the governor's signature. The legislation, drafted in response to the...
Adela Uchida
09/05/2025 Online
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Kurv 710
House Lawmakers Introduce Stock Trading Ban For Congressional Members
A Texas Republican is among House lawmakers supporting a bipartisan bill that would ban members of the US Congress from trading stock. Representative Chip Roy of Austin called it a conflict of interest,...
09/05/2025 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
Students sue UT Austin, claiming new law violates free speech on campus
...UT System Chancellor Dr. John Zerwas over the new state law. The bill was authored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who was named on Thursday as the lone finalist for chancellor at Texas Tech....
Katy Mcafee
09/05/2025 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
Texas STAAR test could end in 2027, but educators say questions remain
A bill to end Texas' STAAR test in 2027 is likely to be signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but some lawmakers and educators say they still have questions. House Bill 8 replaces the annual assessment...
Bill Zeeble
09/05/2025 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed
Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans...
Jessica Priest
09/05/2025 Online
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Texas Tribune
Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again
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Alex Nguyen, Paul Cobler
09/05/2025 Online
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NewsRadio 740 - KTRH
Even Some Democrats Think The Left Has Gone Too Woke
...people in the Democrat party who still have somewhat of a brain, who haven't gone the way of AOC or Jasmine Crockett, who are trying to save the Democrat party" Locke told KTRH, "The Democrat party is in great...
09/05/2025 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries
Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public...
Ayden Runnels
09/05/2025 Online
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Dallas Examiner
For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention and partisan retribution at home
State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano, rips up her "permission slip" in front of the Texas House, vowing she will stay the night in the House Chamber in support of fellow Democrat, Rep. Nicole Collier on Aug....
Kayla Guo
09/05/2025 Online
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KRIV Fox (Houston)
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
article AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: The Texas State Capitol is seen on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Following a second special session...
Mack Shaw
09/05/2025 Online
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KJTV (FOX) 34 (Lubbock)
Gov. Abbott endorses House Speaker Dustin Burrows for re-election
Published: Sep. 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Hundreds of community, campus, and state leaders gathered to honor and endorse Texas House...
Kcbd Staff
09/04/2025 Online
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
Texas lawmakers vote to ban trans people from public …
Texas lawmakers voted late Wednesday to ban transgender people from public restrooms that match their gender identity, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott after nearly a decade of failed...
Brooke Migdon
09/04/2025 Online
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