Texas tax breaks help in disasters — just not public health disasters
Property tax exemptions and sales tax holidays only offer savings for events like hurricanes or floods. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Hard-line conservatives want stay-at-home order relaxed; Paxton issues opinion on temporary tax exemption
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Watch: Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wants more widespread coronavirus testing, will let data guide when stay-at-home order lifts
We asked Jenkins about the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on residents and businesses in North Texas and Dallas County’s response. Full Story
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Many Texas prisoners have been approved for parole but can't walk free yet. Advocates say coronavirus should change that.
Relatives of Texas prisoners approved for parole question why their loved ones have to stay in disease-prone facilities while completing programs they say could be done virtually and from home. Full Story
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Federal appeals court allows medication abortions in Texas during coronavirus pandemic
The appeals court's latest ruling comes after abortion providers and state officials have battled over what access to the procedure should be allowed during the public health crisis. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas reports 13,906 cases and 287 deaths; Austin-area officials mandate face coverings in some instances
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Texas redistricting could be affected by coronavirus-related delays of census
Under a proposal by the Trump administration, the delivery of data Texas lawmakers need to redraw political districts would be pushed to July — past the end of the state's regular legislative session. Full Story
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230,000 Texas families filed for SNAP food assistance in March, twice as many as same month last year
Texas has implemented some changes to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, but it hasn't relaxed eligibility requirements. Full Story
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After a beloved principal's death, Waco middle school community grieves apart
Phillip Perry was the leader many believed would rescue a troubled Waco middle school and help its students soar. Two weeks after his death from the coronavirus, students and teachers learn the added pain of mourning during a pandemic. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott says reopening the Texas economy will be a slow process
He says he'll outline his plans this week, but it won't be a "rush-the-gates, everybody-is-able-to-suddenly-reopen-all-at-once" situation. Full Story
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Analysis: Is voting in person during a pandemic the best we can do?
Texas lawmakers are historically resistant to changing voting practices — and the current coronavirus-inspired push for voting by mail is no exception. But this isn't just about voting anymore. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/12: More than 13,400 Texans infected, 271 deaths
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Texas Supreme Court stays lower court ruling, temporarily reviving Gov. Abbott's order restricting jail release
On Friday, a state district judge blocked enforcement of Abbott's order, which prohibits jail release for some inmates without paying bail during the coronavirus pandemic. She cited unconstitutional provisions and executive overreach as reasons for her order. Full Story
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Angelo State University president reportedly steps down
The university set enrollment records under Brian May, who abruptly resigned, according to KTXS. Full Story
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Texas prisons won't accept new county jail inmates as coronavirus spreads in lockups
The Texas Department of Justice sent a letter to county sheriffs announcing the new policy Saturday. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/11: Abortion providers take legal fight to Supreme Court
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Limited seating and pajama bottoms: How Texas churches are preparing for a socially distant Easter
Gov. Greg Abbott has given his blessing for churches to hold services during the pandemic. Some are gathering their flocks for Easter. Others are sticking with livestreamed services. Full Story
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Texas doctors are using plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat others. They’re not yet sure if it will work.
The method has been used to treat the sick in past epidemics, and it's generally considered low risk. Doctors around the nation have started using it on the sickest COVID-19 patients. Full Story
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Court blocks Gov. Abbott's order limiting jail release during pandemic after judges challenged its constitutionality
The governor's order prohibited judges from releasing some inmates without paying bail. The lawsuit filed Wednesday argued it violated the constitutional separation of powers and discriminated against poor defendants. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/10: State reports 11,671 cases and 226 deaths
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