Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2023 “Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner” was first…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state auditor to review Ken Paxton impeachment
By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 18, 2023 “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state auditor to review Ken Paxton impeachment” was first published by…
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‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage
By Karen Brooks Harper and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2023 “‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn…
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“I did everything at his supervision”: Outside lawyer says Ken Paxton approved every step of Nate Paul investigation
Brandon Cammack was celebrating his birthday with friends on Aug. 22, 2020 when he missed a call from an unknown number. He would shortly learn that…
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Trial begins over Texas’ sweeping 2021 elections law
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Texas just recorded its second hottest summer on record
By Erin Douglas and Yuriko Schumacher, The Texas Tribune Sept. 7, 2023 “Texas just recorded its second hottest summer on record” was first published…
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774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that will affect you.
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 31, 2023 “774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you.” was first…
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Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2023 “Judge blocks new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules” was first…
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Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2023 “Under new state law, Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year” was first…
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Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott
Karen Brooks Harper, THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – A landmark $18 billion tax cut for property owners in the state is headed to Gov. Greg…
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As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 4, 2023 “Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says” was first published by…
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As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified
By Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2023 “As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers…
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Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause of death
By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune June 28, 2023 “Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause…
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At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind
By Patrick Svitek and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2023 “At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in…
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Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
By James Barragan, The Texas Tribune — Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment at a trial to begin…
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Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
By Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune June 15, 2023 “Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients” was first…
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Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2023 “Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke” was first published by…
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Without access to water lines, El Paso colonias residents are pulling water from the desert air
By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News June 5, 2023 “Without access to water lines, Texas colonias residents are pulling water from the desert air”…
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Abbott names former Texas secretary of state as interim attorney general
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2023 “Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general” was first…
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