New in The Texas Tribune:

•   Lawmakers Could Restore Family Planning Funds: "When lawmakers passed a budget in 2011 that cut $73 million from family planning services, the goal was largely political: halt taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. Now they are facing the policy implications and, in some cases, reconsidering."

•   Abbott Backs Federal Measure Increasing Child Porn Penalties: "Attorney General Greg Abbott expressed support Friday for a federal measure that increases penalties for viewing child pornography. Federal judges and advocates have said that the penalties are already steep enough."

•   What if Government Officials Were Scrutinized Like Football Coaches?: "Mack Brown has ...

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