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As Dems target the Texas House, GOP Speaker Dustin Burrows is campaigning like his gavel’s at stake
Flipping 14 seats would give Democrats control of the lower chamber, but even putting a major dent in the GOP's margin could complicate Burrows’ ability to govern, or even remain speaker.
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5mGroup behind trans mailers must answer questions under oath, Travis County judge rules
The organization, which argued that the order violates its First Amendment right to speak anonymously, will appeal.
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6mTrump says more FEMA aid is coming to Texas after 2026 floods
Trump promised more federal money after FEMA denied individual assistance for Texas flood survivors. State officials have appealed FEMA’s decision.
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8mComptroller Don Huffines did not disclose his role managing firm investing in SpaceX
On state-required disclosure forms, Huffines omitted his leadership role in Huffines Enterprises Science & Technology, a firm that invests in Elon Musk’s company that has received tax breaks from the state.
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4mHigh schooler pulled from musical over Texas’ anti-DEI law sues, alleging discrimination
A female Grand Prairie teen lost the lead role in “Little Shop of Horrors” because the role was male. Administrators cited the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion as the reason.
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8mDolores Huerta, trailblazing advocate for migrant farmworkers, dies at 96
Huerta co-founded several organizations to support Texas farmworkers. She was also an ardent advocate for women and immigrant's rights.