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Federal judge strikes down Texas’ mail ballot ID requirement

A federal judge in San Antonio has ruled that the state of Texas’ ID requirements for mail ballot…

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 309 cases

DALLAS — The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 309 confirmed cases, not counting dozens of additional cases…

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East Texas lawmaker authors bill that would require voters to prove citizenship

AUSTIN — Texas voters would have to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote under a…

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Abbott praises Trump’s efforts to eliminate Education Department at White House

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education on…

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How Texas students, teachers could be impacted by school discipline overhaul

DALLAS — Texas teachers have made it clear that student behavior can be a problem. In a poll…

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Texas Senate gives initial OK to China, Russia land ban

AUSTIN — The Texas Senate has given initial passage to a bill that would ban residents of and…

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Highlights of Texas Senate’s budget: Property tax relief, border security

AUSTIN — A proposed $336.1 billion state budget advanced in a key Texas Senate committee Wednesday, setting it…

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Texas Senate advances bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools

The Texas Senate gave initial approval to legislation Wednesday seeking to extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity…

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Texas bill wouldn’t require students to pray, but would mandate schools make time for it

AUSTIN — Texas public school leaders could impose a mandatory period to pray and read religious texts under…

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Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases across 3 states

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three…