Texas to deploy buoys to deter Rio Grande crossings, Abbott announces

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Texas lawmakers pull funding for child ID kits after investigation finds little evidence of their effectiveness

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This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside

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With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enforcement and human smuggling

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New Texas law bans COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but some Republicans want more

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Texas comptroller certifies new $321.3 billion state spending plan, sends to Abbott’s desk

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Prominent Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee says he will lead Ken Paxton’s impeachment defense

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After a week’s delay, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs bill to increase transparency in public records law

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Dan Patrick says Senate won’t budge on property tax relief — but there’s no House to negotiate with

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Texas lawmakers closed a background check loophole, but many gun measures failed to pass

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