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Texas Political Pulse for April 7, 2026. You received 14 news.
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Spectrum News Austin
Political divisions fuel push to have Texas annex part of New Mexico
WASHINGTON — Everything is bigger in ​Texas, but could the state get even larger? ​Texas lawmakers have begun exploring whether to annex a part of neighboring New Mexico, where many residents say they would...
Reena Diamante
04/07/2026 Online
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KSST Radio (Sulphur Springs)
Texas Distributes $11.8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Hospital Districts
...districts across the state as part of ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis, Acting Comptroller ​Kelly Hancock announced. The funding, distributed through the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC),...
04/07/2026 Online
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KCEN TV
Texas House committee to hear testimony on data center development
The ​Texas House Committee on State Affairs will hear invited testimony Thursday on data center development, grid reliability, workforce needs and regulatory ​reform.
04/07/2026 Online
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Centroplex News
Hillary Hickland addresses Bible quote controversy during Texas House debate
Hillary Hickland, a Republican elected to the ​Texas State House in 2025 representing the state’s 55th House district, posted a series of statements on her social media account on March 12, 2026, addressing...
C. C. Ramsey
04/07/2026 Online
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Centroplex News
Hillary Hickland posts on child protection and sexualization issues in Texas
...Frank fights to expose other people’s kids to obscenity."" Hickland assumed office after winning the seat previously held by ​Hugh Shine in the Texas State House’s 55th district during the 2025 election.
R. C. Crockett
04/07/2026 Online
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Centroplex News
Hillary Hickland comments on legislative session and education advocacy in recent posts
Hillary Hickland, a Republican member of the ​Texas State House representing the 55th district, recently shared several updates on her social media account regarding ​legislative sessions, education advocacy,...
C. C. Ramsey
04/07/2026 Online
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NewsRadio 740 - KTRH
Document Denial: Texas Blocks Illegals from State Services
While President Donald Trump cracks down on illegal immigration at the national level, ​Texas is doing its part at the state level. ​Texas leaders aren't even waiting for the next ​legislative session to take...
Corey Olson
04/07/2026 Online
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Centroplex News
Rep. Hickland introduces border security bill in Texas House
...security through interstate cooperation and enforcement of federal immigration laws, according to the ​Texas Legislature website. The bill on City Government, County Government, and Taxation category, introduced...
J. C. Furr
04/07/2026 Online
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Centroplex News
Hillary Hickland highlights Texas legislative progress and critiques leadership in recent posts
Hillary Hickland, a Republican elected to the ​Texas State House in 2025 representing the 55th district, has recently shared several updates and opinions regarding ​legislative activity and leadership through...
Centroplex News
04/07/2026 Online
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The Katy News
DPS Update: Phase II of Texas Compassionate Use Program Expansion Selection Process
AUSTIN - The ​Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has initiated Phase II of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) expansion process. Three new businesses have been selected to move forward for further...
Sheryl Birch
04/07/2026 Online
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KXOF-TV Fox 39 - Laredo
Texas Immigration Regulation Changes Stir Controversy
Stricter immigration policies in ​Texas impact local communities and students. In recent years, ​Texas has emerged as one of the most stringent states in the United States regarding immigration policy. The...
Fox Rgv
04/07/2026 Online
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
Gov. Abbott's repost of AI-generated photo highlights blurred line of artificial intelligence
...Daniel Perreault Published: 6:58 PM CDT April 6, 2026 Updated: 7:30 PM CDT April 6, 2026 AUSTIN, ​Texas — After a daring rescue by special forces over the weekend deep inside Iran to rescue a U.S. airman...
Daniel Perreault
04/06/2026 Online
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El Paso Times
Rep. Tony Gonzales accused of sending inappropriate messages to staff
April 6, 2026, 3:14 p.m. MT U.S. Rep. ​Tony Gonzales, who had an affair with a staffer who committed suicide last year, allegedly sent inappropriate messages to multiple members of his staff, according...
Adam Powell
04/06/2026 Online
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