Legislation passed last year increases university transparency and strengthens the state’s definition of hazing. But advocates say when it comes to enforcement, kicking fraternities off campus isn’t enough.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Texas updates election reporting system to allow for tally of Super Tuesday delegates
After Democrats raised the prospect of delays in calculating presidential delegates on election night, the secretary of state’s office has updated the system counties will use to report results on March 3.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Amanda Edwards lost a family member to gun violence. But she doesn’t want to “take your AR-15.”
The U.S. Senate candidate’s proposals on guns and other issues are moderate compared with those of some of her primary competitors — but she said they have the most realistic chance of passing.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Beto O’Rourke’s flock remains loyal while his party debates whether to move on
The question facing Texas Democrats: Can the party capitalize on the energy he brings out of his supporters while minimizing the counter-energy he seems to provoke from the right?
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Courts
Texas asks U.S. Supreme Court to end California law banning state-funded travel
After Texas passed a law in 2017 allowing foster care agencies to cite sincerely held religious beliefs to deny placements to gay couples, California banned state-funded travel to the Lone Star State.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez’s unlikely ally in her quest to take on John Cornyn: Alec Baldwin
In Baldwin, most recently known for his recurring portrayal of President Donald Trump on ”Saturday Night Live,” Tzintzún Ramirez has found a generous financial supporter and an informal adviser.
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State Government
Analysis: The politics of paying one Texan’s local sales taxes to another Texan’s city
A longstanding economic development incentive tied to local sales taxes has run into a hurdle, as voters find out some of their local dollars are ending up in faraway localities. Blame the internet.
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Texas 2020 Elections
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores makes endorsement in crowded Republican primary to succeed him
The retiring Bryan Republican is backing Waco business owner Renee Swann in the 11-way primary.
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Demographics
“Neglected” college campuses on Texas border want a little love, and better Wi-Fi
At three lonely satellite campuses of Sul Ross State University, students and teachers say they’re stuck with broken technology and few resources. Their dreams of blooming into an independent four-year university seem doomed, but they hope things might get better under a new university president.
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Criminal Justice
Three Texas inmates have died at the hands of prison officers as use of force continues to rise
The increase in altercations with inmates comes as Texas’ prison population dwindles. In three years, three officers have faced criminal charges in prisoners’ deaths.
