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Texas insurance fee paid for Flock cams

The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand Flock's network across Texas

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Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.

The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand the Flock network across Texas. Some lawmakers say that wasn’t the intent.

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Censorship or accountability? Impact of law prompting Texas’ scrutiny of universities detailed

Students and professors shared how SB 37 led to academic censorship at their campuses.

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Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws

Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.

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The stage is set: Our full 2025 Texas Tribune Festival lineup is here

Tim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world

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At hearing, Democrats say the redistricting process was flawed from the start

On the first day of a two-week trial, the plaintiffs’ lawyers honed in on who drew the new map and whether race was a factor.

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Texas cracks down on abortion with pill providers now able to be sued

Supporters say it’s a key tool to enforce the state’s abortion ban, protecting women and fetuses

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Texas senate gives final approval to redrawn congressional map that heavily favours Republicans

The map will now be sent to governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, who is expected to quickly sign it into law

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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

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Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

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Bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship clears Texas Senate

Senate Bill 16 would create new barriers for voters and new burdens for election officials.

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Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports betting to the state.

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Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

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Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persist

The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November.

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Senate Republicans say House managers failed to meet high burden of proof

Democrats, however, said their GOP colleagues “caved” to outside pressure in voting to acquit and return Ken Paxton to his job as attorney general.

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Analysis: The 2023 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at Senate members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2023 regular session.

Texas Observer

The Legislature Ignores Suffering Pregnant Texans

Eight more women have joined a lawsuit asking the courts to clarify exceptions to Texas abortion law for unviable pregnancies.

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Texas Transportation Advocacy Revs Up at the Lege

After the passage of a road safety bill in 2021, proponents see another opportunity.

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At a heated public hearing, residents urge state agency to reject permit for chemical facility that burned in 2019

In Deer Park near Houston, memories of the massive ITC fire are still fresh. Residents told state environmental regulators they should reject the company’s permit renewal, but officials said the fire won’t be part of the decision.

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Gambling proponents have a new plan to ask Texas voters to legalize casinos

If state lawmakers agree, Texas voters will have the final say on whether the state will expand gambling and casinos this November.

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Houston's chemical contamination

"The people there are tired of being studied. We need to take action.”

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Mark Cuban has Vegas-like vision for Dallas, new Mavs arena if Texas OKs casino gambling

DALLAS — In recent years, Mark Cuban’s vision for a new arena has included a 20-story Madison Square Garden-like structure with window views of Dallas and fans arriving in autonomous cars.

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