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Texas Moves to Ban Land Purchases by 'Hostile' Nations Including Iran, Russia; Abbott Vows to Sign Bill

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign SB 17, which bars land ownership by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — a move critics warn could fuel discrimination and overreach.

Latin Times

Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries

The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.

The Texas Tribune

In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.

The Texas Tribune

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Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Break the ‘People’s House’

The Legislature’s lower chamber has finally blessed school vouchers—and denied ordinary Texans the chance to weigh in.

Texas Observer

Texas lawmakers scold juvenile justice department over scathing DOJ report

Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu criticized the department for treating an August 2024 federal report as “nothing.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration.

The Texas Tribune

Winners and losers: Who came out on top — and who didn’t — in the Texas House’s committee assignments

There were only so many chair positions to go around, with 30 committees for 88 Republicans, making it inevitable that some would miss out on plum appointments.

The Texas Tribune

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Speaker Burrows Remodels Texas House with All-Republican Chairs

The new leader of the lower chamber finally announced committee assignments, formalizing a new order in the lower chamber.

Texas Observer

Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

The Democrats’ short list of possible benefits: A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Foresees Strong Revenue, Full Rainy Day Fund. Who Will Benefit?

In his biennial budget projection, Comptroller Glenn Hegar says the state will have a healthy surplus, plus a full economic stabilization fund for the first time in history.

Texas Observer

Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session

Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.

The Texas Tribune

Gun safety advocates see signs of progress in first session after Uvalde shooting even though raise-the-age bill stalled

Emotions often ran high over a proposal to limit young adults’ access to some firearms. Lawmakers have largely prioritized school safety measures, but there was still progress for some gun-related legislation.

The Texas Tribune

‘We Have to Put These People Back in Their Place’: Gene Wu Explains White Supremacy, Reddit, and Life in the Minority

"A lot of these little things had a very strong white-supremacist basis."

Texas Observer

Texas House Overwhelmingly Approves Restrictions on No-Knock Warrants

Conservatives who support the bill recognize the conflict between unannounced home invasions and the Second Amendment.

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After months of struggle, Korean language access advocates find their voice at a legislative hearing

In a key step on their quest to make state services more easily available to non-English speakers, advocates from Houston’s Woori Juntos community group testified before a panel of lawmakers.

Tribune News Service

Texas' proposed China property ban softened as bill is decried at state Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 100 people, the vast majority Asian American Texans, decried a bill designed to ban Chinese citizens from owning property in the state.

The Texas Tribune

How a 12-year-old federal lawsuit turned a judge into Texas’ foster care czar

As Judge Janis Jack continues to threaten contempt-of-court fines in a federal lawsuit against the state’s foster care system, advocates say the case has moved the needle on reform — but it has come with a hefty price tag.

Reason

This Texas Bill Could Bar Certain Immigrants From Buying Property in the State

Gov. Greg Abbott has already announced that he’d sign the bill if passed.

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Democrats decry Republican bill banning foreign land investment in Texas as racist

AUSTIN — Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu stood inside the Texas Capitol holding a photo of the childhood home in which he grew up in Houston after emigrating from China.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land in the state, part of what she and other Republicans have said will help stem foreign influence in Texas.

The Guardian - US

Porch piracy: are we overreacting to package thefts from doorsteps?

As we rely more and more on home delivery of purchases 13 states have passed or introduced laws to make the crime a felony

The Texas Tribune

Lawmakers decry collapsing Texas juvenile prison system, ask Abbott to call special session

Without a jolt of funding, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department will struggle to hire workers and regain control over the safety and treatment of almost 600 incarcerated youth, its acting director told lawmakers at a hearing.

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Police responding to Uvalde school massacre 'failed to prioritise saving innocent lives', report finds

A report into the Ulvalde school shooting that left 21 dead condemns the inaction of heavily armed officers, with the grandfather of one victim saying: "They've got no business wearing a badge."

The Independent UK

Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton

It's been nearly seven years since Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted on felony securities fraud charges

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