Gov. Abbott orders TEA probe of Houston school for calling a student by chosen name and pronouns
The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools.
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The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s power grid “has never been stronger than it is now” and should weather the cold without issues.
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