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At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.
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Paxton’s office threatens legal action if Big 12 penalizes Texas Tech for playing QB who placed bets

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Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.
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Paxton sues Denton to block gender-neutral changing rooms at Pride pool party

Two LGBTQ+ groups called the lawsuit “frivolous,” saying plans for the event at a public pool had already changed to comply ...
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Conservation groups sue to stop SpaceX land deal

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Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser

KERRVILLE — Three more cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to five. One new case is in Andrews ...
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New pro-Talarico super PAC wants to give GOP voters “permission to defect”

Moment of Truth PAC, launched by a bipartisan group of campaign operatives, is aiming to spend a staggering $62 million. Much of it would be used to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.
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Big Tech finds a foe in Texas’ robust consumer protection laws and AG Ken Paxton

Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.
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Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.

Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
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Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost

Public school leaders told lawmakers how they're navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s ...
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Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?

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Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer

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