The latest state government news from The Texas Tribune.
The proposed curriculum overhaul was released a week after the Texas GOP proposed requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. School districts that opt to use them will get more funding. Full Story
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McCourt said tech companies have to become more democratic in a conversation with The Texas Tribune’s CEO. Full Story
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Rules and practices meant to promote transparency also create vulnerabilities for voters, lawmakers were told. Full Story
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The attorney general repeatedly uses laws meant to protect against fraudulent or deceptive practices to target hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and LGBTQ+ groups. Full Story
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Texas has tapped more than $45 million in federal funds to get the overdose-reversing drug into the hands of law enforcement, members of the public. But the program has been plagued by supply issues, delays and lack of communication. Full Story
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Attorneys general have increasingly used their power to pursue investigations targeting organizations whose work conflicts with their political views. Paxton is among the most aggressive. Full Story
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Cook was up 74 votes, according to unofficial results. Johnson has not conceded. Full Story
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There are several new names joining our annual celebration of and commitment to a stronger democracy. Full Story
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In limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be identified using public, legally available data. Full Story
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Hagenbuch won the primary in a district vacated by former Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster. Full Story
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Six of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he “now has enough votes to pass school choice.” Full Story
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At least 76 polling places in four counties closed after the weather left hundreds of thousands of North Texans without power. Full Story
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Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election. Full Story
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The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Full Story
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Short of an immediate statewide response, Texans who lost homes and livestock are taking matters into their own hands to better prepare their property for a wildfire. Full Story
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The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.” Full Story
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One organization helping Texans pay their electric bills said the average household was $1,400 behind. Full Story
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Dairy farmers and veterinarians in northern Texas furiously investigated a mysterious illness among cattle before the government got involved. Farm cat deaths were the tip off. Full Story
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Dr. Ingrid Skop, an influential anti-abortion advocate, will now be reviewing maternal deaths for the state. Full Story
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In a separate settlement, the city of Uvalde will pay $2 million to the families, create a permanent memorial to the victims and provide enhanced training for police officers. Full Story
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