Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels

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Texas could spend federal funds meant to cut carbon emissions on highway projects

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The Texas House’s new priority education bill offers the most concessions yet to sway voucher skeptics

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Watch a Nov. 15 conversation on the Texas Legislature’s special session and what’s next

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Texas activist David Barton wants to end separation of church and state. He has the ear of the new U.S. House speaker.

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Fear and worry shadow Texas oyster fishermen as another season begins with few reefs open

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Fighting between legislative leaders imperils Texas border security bills

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Texas power grid operator approved for a 40% budget increase

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Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war

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Dark money nonprofit with ties to Texas billionaire works to defeat Midland school bond

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