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Exchange of land between SpaceX and federal refuge in Texas OK’d despite conservationists’ objections

The exchange of 715 acres in the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge for 683 acres of private land is expected to occur Sept. 22.
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In lieutenant governor race, Vikki Goodwin says Dan Patrick ads are illegal AI deepfakes

The Democrat filed a police complaint against the Republican incumbent, saying state law bans deceptive video so close to the election. Patrick’s camp said they were obvious parodies.
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Gov. Greg Abbott broadens moratorium on data center approvals to include environmental permits

The move is the latest in a series of escalating efforts by the governor to slow data center development in Texas ahead of November’s election.
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Texas and feds announce noncitizen voting charges against seven people

State officials also referred 117 people for investigation related to noncitizen voting, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are U.S. citizens.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on ERCOT to reverse 30% pay raise for board members

Patrick has also rebuked ERCOT’s board for approving and then backtracking on a contract that would allow ERCOT’s CEO to earn $6.4 million in 2027.
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“Uncharted territory”: Two months from Election Day, Democrats in Texas are truly competitive

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Rep. Drew Darby tears into oil and gas commissioner for defying order to appear at Capitol

Wayne Christian said his agency’s meeting kept him from addressing lawmakers about eliminating some public comments at the Texas Railroad Commission.
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report their water usage

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Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death

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Bo French doubles down on racist post made after UT win against Ohio State

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Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race

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UT students attacked by Bo French call his comments “disgusting” and too familiar

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