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Texas House bans Democrats

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 7h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 8h

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Texas, voucher and 2026 budget

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Texas 2026 budget includes $1B for school vouchers, $6.5B for border security

On Wednesday, the Texas House and Texas Senate unveiled their 2026–2027 budgets, signaling key priorities such as property tax cuts, school choice, and border security that Texas lawmakers will continue to drill down throughout the legislative session.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Texas lawmakers unveil draft plan to spend billions on teacher raises, vouchers and border security

State lawmakers are considering spending billions in the next biennium on private school vouchers, teacher pay raises, property tax cuts and border security. That’s according to initial draft budgets released on Wednesday by the Texas House and Senate,

Ole Miss, Texas A&M

Reuters on MSN · 21h

Top 25 roundup: No. 13 Texas A&M rallies, edges No. 16 Ole Miss

Manny Obaseki sank the decisive 3-pointer with 12.5 seconds left as No. 13 Texas A&M rallied to beat No. 16 Ole Miss 63-62 on Wednesday night in Oxford, Miss. Zhuric Phelps scored 14 points, Obaseki contributed 12 and Pharrel Payne added 10 points for the Aggies (15-4,

ESPN · 1d

Texas A&M stuns Ole Miss in frenetic finish

Manny Obaseki capitalizes on Ole Miss' missed free throws with a clutch 3-pointer as Texas A&M escapes with a win.

Daily Journal · 1d

Texas A&M's late 3-pointer stuns Ole Miss

Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard knows his locker room is in pain. And, in a game he felt the No. 16 Rebels had every chance to win,

Greg Abbott, Lone Star and Texas Gov

CBS Texas on MSN · 7h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants $11 billion federal reimbursement for Operation Lone Star

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration. The governor said his Operation Lone Star initiatives are behind the money spent.

USA Today · 9h

Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.

The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 7h

Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Ken Paxton, State Bar of Texas

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Texas' Bar Association Drops Lawsuit Against AG Ken Paxton Over 2020 Election Challenge

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to professional miscondu

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 10h

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 11h

State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton

The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.

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US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security

Active duty military troops will begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, in what defense ...

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Texas border county that flipped in 2024 raises alarm as Trump takes office

Fox Digital had interviews with locals in Starr County, a Texas border town, who are hopeful for President Trump to resolve ...

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Enron Egg was a joke. But Texas filings and a new executive may signal plans for a real business.

Enron’s revival has been dismissed by many, including the New York Times, as little more than an elaborate joke or a quirky ...

Austin Home Price Drops 50% as Texas Housing Market Cools

Located at 4408 Long Champ Drive within the Austin Country Club on Lake Austin, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home ...

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7 police officers shot during ‘suicide in progress’ incident in Texas

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Seven San Antonio police officers were shot while responding to a “suicide in progress” call and the ...

Texas is ground zero for Trump's $500B AI project. Elon Musk isn't happy.

The project backed by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank was announced by President Donald Trump Jan. 21, but it's not without its ...

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Supreme Court could revive lawsuit against Texas officer who shot motorist stopped for unpaid tolls

The Supreme Court seems inclined to revive a civil rights lawsuit against the Texas police officer who shot a man to death ...

Maps show snow totals in Florida, Louisiana, Texas and more states across the southern U.S.

Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of ...

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Other parts of Texas got snow on Tuesday, too. Here's how snowfall amounts compared

Although the highest snow totals occurred across Southeast Texas, especially around Beaumont. But a few other Texas cities ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

TribCast: Texas and the second Trump administration

Matthew Choi, our Washington correspondent, joins the gang to discuss what lies ahead with Trump back in the White House ...

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...

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