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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.

The Texas Tribune

Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican

Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital

The Guardian - US

TX Republicans take aim at abortion pill

Over 2,800 Texans are getting abortion pills through the mail from out-of-state every month, prompting a lawsuit

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‘I follow the law:’ El Paso doctor responds to Ken Paxton’s lawsuit over alleged transgender care

Hector Granados, one of two pediatric endocrinologists in El Paso, said he stopped providing gender-affirming care after it was outlawed in Texas in 2023.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton files second lawsuit against TikTok for exposing minors to explicit content

The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Ags Challenge Biden Administration Over Energy Standards

Republican Attorneys General challenge Biden administration's energy-efficient housing standards, raising concerns over affordability and legal boundaries.

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“I just don’t really recognize the Republican Party”: Ousted state Rep. Steve Allison goes down swinging

Allison lost his primary last year, after being targeted by his party over his vote to kill school vouchers.

The Texas Tribune

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Decrying First Amendment Threat, FIRE Will Defend Pollster Whom Trump Sued for 'Consumer Fraud'

The president-elect frivolously claims that J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register owe him damages because of an erroneous preelection poll.

Reason

With lawsuits and legislation, Texas Republicans take aim at abortion pills

More than 2,800 Texans are getting abortion pills through the mail from out-of-state every month, prompting a lawsuit and legislation seeking to end the practice.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker

Paxton’s latest tour is the continuation of his efforts in the past year to get political revenge on House Republicans who supported his impeachment.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Supreme Court dismisses State Bar lawsuit against assistant attorney general

The state bar sought to take away the law license of Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster over a Texas lawsuit challenging 2020 presidential election results.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Claims He Managed To Prevent Biden Admin From Selling Border Wall Materials Until Trump Takes Office

Ken Paxton said he took action after seeing reports about the sale of border wall pieces

Latin Times

Texas 2024: The stories that most resonated with our readers

Voter guides, election results and a new law that does away with vehicle inspections were among the journalism that Texas Tribune readers engaged with the most.

The Texas Tribune

Biden Administration Halts Sale Of Border Wall Materials

Biden administration halts sale of border wall materials for Trump's use, facing legal consequences.

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An El Paso Christian Charity Is Caught Up in Texas' Border Fight Against the Feds

Annunciation House feeds, shelters, and clothes immigrants. State officials say it's "systemic criminal conduct."

The Independent UK

Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s college sports

The attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports.

The Independent UK

Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is again stopped from testifying

A Texas man facing execution did not appear at the state Capitol after two failed attempts by lawmakers to issue a subpoena for his testimony

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Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.

Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.

Latin Times

Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson May Not Get a Chance To Make a Final Plea Before Texas Lawmakers After New AG Move

Ken Paxton is seeking to delay proceedings until the day before the committee that subpoenaed Robertson disbands

The Texas Tribune

Texas House panel may never hear Robert Roberson’s testimony after new legal move

Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to delay legal proceedings until Jan. 13 — the day before the committee disbands — even as lawmakers vowed to continue fighting to hear from Roberson.

The Independent UK

Testimony of Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is challenged again

Texas’ attorney general is again trying to block a man on death row from giving testimony at the state Capitol

The Texas Tribune

Attorney General Ken Paxton files motion to block death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifying

The motion escalates a tense standoff between Paxton and a bipartisan Texas House committee, which had subpoenaed Roberson to testify at the Capitol on Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans want voters to provide proof of citizenship. Arizona’s law holds lessons.

A Votebeat analysis shows how such requirements risk disenfranchising key voter groups, including Native Americans and college students.

The Texas Tribune

An emerging Texas megadonor just pledged $20 million to “expand a true Republican majority”

Alex Fairly is an Amarillo businessman and father of a state House member who has previously given millions to West Texas A&M University, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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