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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants $11 billion federal reimbursement for Operation Lone Star

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 6h

Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Texas House bans Democrats

Houston Chronicle · 5h

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 6h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

Ken Paxton, State Bar of Texas

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Texas' Bar Association Drops Lawsuit Against AG Ken Paxton Over 2020 Election Challenge

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to professional miscondu

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 9h

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 10h

State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton

The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...

Pope has 25 as Texas State downs Louisiana 89-74

Led by Tylan Pope's 25 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 89-74 on Thursday night.

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Texas State University student arrested after allegedly pulling knife during altercation on campus

The Texas State University Police Department sent out a campus-wide warning regarding the incident after it was reported on ...

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Texas homeowners must now verify homestead exemptions every 5 years — or risk losing it

If you get a letter from your appraisal district asking you to verify your homestead exemption, don't ignore it. Those who don't respond could end up losing their exemption and paying more in taxes.

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Texas State vs. Louisiana Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 23

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State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential ‘Texas Two-Step’ for school financing amid SAISD heating concerns

Texas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) is familiar with and understands the district's challenges. Bernal’s District 123 represents a large amount of SAISD schools.

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Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell misses game at Texas after giving birth to son

Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell was absent during her team's 80-76 loss to Texas on Thursday after giving birth to her son. She had not missed any games leading up to it, including ...

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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida

A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.

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Texas vs Ohio State grades: Low marks for offense, As on defense, but what about coaching?

ARLINGTON — Texas football went to the wire with Ohio State in its College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday at AT&T ...

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State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans

More than a dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.

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