Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library books deemed inappropriate for kids spur confusion — and concerns

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Texans who take custody of their relatives’ kids struggle to make ends meet — and to get more aid from the state

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Bills advance to close loophole allowing some lawmakers to increase their pay to $140,000

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Texas Senate scales back proposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender kids

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With billions of dollars on the line, East Texans say a crucial state map incorrectly shows they already have broadband

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Bill that would give parents state funds to pay for private schools moves to the full Senate for a vote

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Texas Senate approves bill restricting which college sports teams transgender athletes can join

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Texas Republicans, once allied with prosecutors, seek to rein them in

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Texas may be about to scrap a voting security system it can’t replace

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Texas Senate budget writers propose billions for teacher raises, lower property taxes and water projects

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