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The hidden costs Texas might face from Trump’s big bill
Trump's sweeping legislation could force Texas to pay hundreds of millions for SNAP benefits while imposing Medicaid work ...
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School cellphone ban, Texas grid reliability: Check out 6 new Texas laws that took effect immediately
Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s ...
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While Texas bets on a ‘nuclear renaissance,’ some doubt the payout will come
As nuclear manufacturers and researchers descend on Texas, responding to the governor's legislative call, environmentalists ...
Gov. Greg Abbott ignored dysfunction at the Texas Funeral Service Commission, lawyer says
Counsel agrees with concerns raised by former executive director, who allegedly a "rot" permeated reform efforts ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN5d
Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the ...
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Texas trafficking victims face prosecution for committing crimes under duress. Lawmakers could change that.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have addressed the issue following the regular session of the Legislature, saying ...
Texas parents sue state, school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A group of North Texas parents is suing the state and their students' school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill ...