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Senator Hughes Wants Texans To Register To Vote
State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler/Mineola) has filed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in Texas. Under state law, illegally registering yourself or someone else to vote is punishable...
Clint Cooper
03/25/2025 Online
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Amarillo Globe-News
Texas A&M can’t ban 'Draggieland'drag show, federal judge rules
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows being held at its special event venues. This means Draggieland will go on as planned on Thursday...
Jessica Priest
03/25/2025 Online
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Spectrum News Dallas-Ft​.‌ Worth
Senate committee debates bill to streamline eviction process
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, a senate panel heard testimony on a bill that supporters say makes it easier to remove squatters from residential properties. The issue is a priority for Lt. Governor Dan Patrick...
Erin Davis
03/25/2025 Online
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Henderson Daily News
East Texans invited to Congressman Moran's virtual town hall
Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) will host a telephone town hall for for 7 p.m. Monday, March 31. It will be a virtual discussion. Residents can register online to participate. U.S. Rep. Nathaniel...
03/25/2025 Online
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KSST Radio (Sulphur Springs)
Ag Commission Sid Miller Reports Unsolicited Live Plants Now Being Delivered
AUSTIN - Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reported that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has collected 311 unsolicited seed packages across 64 locations, including the first instance...
03/25/2025 Online
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Texas Standard Statewide
Vaccinations are injected with politics as measles spreads in West Texas
The politics of ending vaccine requirements in Texas is in conflict with the reality of a raging measles outbreak in West Texas. Texans for Vaccine Choice, a powerful political action committee, has been...
03/25/2025 Online
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South East Texas Record
BlackRock, other investment firms want bulk of Paxton lawsuit dismissed
...BlackRock filed its motion to dismiss seven consumer protection counts against it in the lawsuit. Ken Paxton | Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons The original complaint, filed November 27 in federal...
Chris Dickerson
03/25/2025 Online
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oaoa​.‌com
West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs
...and gas fracking at the Capital Sand plant outside of Monahans in July 2024. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune ODESSA The fracking boom that resuscitated the...
Guest Contributor
03/25/2025 Online
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KXXV (ABC) 25 (Waco)
Crockett, Edwards push for tax incentives to clean up toxic land
...a Digital Content Producer with 25 News KXXV and 15 ABC KRHD. WASHINGTON (KXXV) — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC) have introduced the Economic Opportunity for...
Baileigh Sheffield
03/25/2025 Online
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KXAS NBC 5 Ft​.‌ Worth
Dallas nonprofit pushes for bills supporting youth in crisis as legislative deadline nears
Lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at improving mental health and substance use treatment for youth. NBC 5's Alanna Quillen tells us more. With just over two months left in the Texas legislative...
Alanna Quillen
03/25/2025 Online
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KFDM (CBS) 6 (Beaumont)
Texas AG vows justice after multiple incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership
...up here showing them a car?" The incident is currently under investigation. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed his readiness to assist, stating, "I stand ready to assist in any way to bring these...
Vincent Martorano Keye
03/25/2025 Online
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KTRE (ABC) 9 (Lufkin)
U.S. experiencing national kidney shortage despite improving procedures, organ compatibility
...Tyler, who was currently being incarcerated in the Smith County jail on unrelated charges. State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler) and immigration attorney Belinda Arroyo speak about a bill that would require proof...
03/25/2025 Online
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KRIV Fox (Houston)
Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas could ban soda, candy from SNAP benefits Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies The Brief A Texas...
Shannon Murray
03/25/2025 Online
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Texas Border Business
Cornyn Touts Trump-Era Tax Cuts and Energy Independence During Texas Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a recent tour across Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) returned to Washington with a strong message: the Trump-era Tax Cuts and Jobs Act continues to uplift small businesses...
03/25/2025 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
Congress' temporary spending bill killed $60 million in federal funding for Austin area
...but it also snuffed out millions in federal dollars for the Austin area. Congressional Democrats Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar had proposed $60 million in federal money for projects across Central and South...
Andrew Weber
03/25/2025 Online
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Classic Rock Q107 - KTBQFM
Texas Sets the Stage to Become America’s Next Film Hub
Lights, camera, action—Texas is ready for its close-up! With nearly $500 million in funding set to supercharge the state’s film production industry, lawmakers are hoping to transform the Lone Star State...
03/25/2025 Online
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Houston Public Media
‘Grave implications:’ Houstonians worry about repercussions of closing U.S. Department of Education
State Rep. Gene Wu, a Houston Democrat, was one of several speakers during a Monday, March 24, 2025, news conference held in opposition to President Donald Trump’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Department...
Colleen Deguzman
03/25/2025 Online
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Austin American-Statesman
Here's why Texas students, lawmakers fear uncertainty from razing US Education Department
...district, said Monday. Moledina is the federal policy director for Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, a student advocacy organization. Several lawmakers, students and educators spoke out Monday during...
Keri Heath
03/25/2025 Online
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