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Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label

A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead

Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction deal

The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2025

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

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Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 12, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott wants a tighter lid on home values. Tax policy experts warn that’s a bad idea.

Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits flowing disproportionately to wealthy homeowners.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 11, 2025

6 takeaways from our investigation into the ouster of Texas A&M’s president

Mark Welsh III’s two-year tenure as president of Texas A&M University was marked with political controversies.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 11, 2025

Why Gov. Greg Abbott wants to let taxpayers decide whether cities can raise — or cut — taxes

Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025

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How the political tide turned on Mark Welsh, the four-star general ousted as Texas A&M president

The A&M Board of Regents came to want a more explicitly conservative leader who would shut down controversy before it reared its head, as members grew weary from the steady drumbeat of online posts accusing the university of embracing liberal ideology.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to increase the homestead exemption for school property taxes again

The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can’t be totally eliminated, putting him at odds with Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025

Florida's CAIR vows lawsuit against DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label

Gov_ Ron DeSantis has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a "foreign terrorist organization."

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Florida declares US Muslim civil rights group a foreign terrorist organization

Ron DeSantis’s legally dubious order designating Cair – and Muslim Brotherhood – follows similar move by Texas

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025

Abbott moves to bring Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA into Texas schools

The governor touts ‘urgency and a need’ for Club America chapters amid criticism of influence on students

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025

Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school

Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 8, 2025

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Reason · Dec 5, 2025

Texas Governor Strips 2 Muslim Groups of the Right To Buy Land in the State by Calling Them Terrorists

You don't have to like the Muslim Brotherhood or the Council on American-Islamic Relations to think the government should be required to prove accusations before punishing people.

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2025

Greg Abbott’s Cair ‘terror’ label stokes legal fight in Texas’s long struggle with Islamophobia

The civil liberties group argues the Texas governor’s proclamation exceeds his authority and deepens fears

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2025

How Texas’ voter-approved $3 billion dementia fund will fare in court

In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 3, 2025

Stephanie Muth, former foster care head, named Texas health commissioner

Muth left the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in July.

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The Texas Tribune · Dec 1, 2025

Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 25, 2025

Texas summer camp owners brace for more mental health issues among youth

Mental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 24, 2025

Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit

An unidentified woman on Monday sued Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Business president and CEO, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her, then retaliated when she rejected his advances.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 24, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

Latin Times · Nov 23, 2025

Over 140 Arrests Mark Launch of New South Texas Task Force Against Transnational Crime

Federal officials said the South Texas task force has already been active since late October and cited additional recent operations

The Texas Tribune · Nov 22, 2025

Faculty panel: Texas A&M wrongly fired professor after gender lesson

Texas A&M did not have good cause to fire a professor after a video of a gender lesson created a political storm, and the school failed to follow due process, a faculty appeal committee found.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 21, 2025

Greg Abbott vows to spend mightily to turn Harris County red

The county, which includes Houston, is critical to both parties' statewide ambitions, but has been blue for about decade.

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