Defying Pressure, Regulators Uphold Historical Racing
In a victory for racetracks and a rebuff to state lawmakers, the Texas Racing Commission on Tuesday declined to outlaw historical racing in the state. Full Story
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Mexican Government: Denial of Birth Certificates Harms Children
The denial of birth certificates to U.S. citizen children born to immigrant parents not only jeopardizes their dignity and well-being, but could threaten the unique relationship between Mexico and Texas, the Mexican government said in a brief filed Monday. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Patrick Endorses Hughes in Open Senate Seat
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who initially planned to stay away from endorsements in Republican primaries, said Tuesday he is backing state Rep. Bryan Hughes of Mineola in the Republican primary race to replace state Sen. Kevin Eltife of Tyler. Full Story
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Abbott Shields Records with Paxton's Blessing
Is Gov. Greg Abbott a "member of the public," even when he's discussing government business? That's what he's arguing in order to keep his email address private. Those and other arguments in favor of government secrecy are leaving the public less and less informed, transparency experts say. Full Story
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Baylor May Face Legal Fallout from Rape Case
Baylor University's lawyers reportedly were in the courtroom during most of football player Sam Ukwuachu's rape trial last week. Now that he's been convicted, the school faces the possibility of lawsuits and federal scrutiny. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Election Managers Are Partying Like It's 2012
Federal judges are deciding two major Texas election law cases. One in particular — over the political maps for state House and congressional districts — has officials thinking about 2012, when the courts delayed the primary elections. Full Story
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Texas to Crack Down on Synthetic Marijuana
Starting Sept. 1, a new law will ban 1,000 possible chemical compounds of synthetic marijuana and make it a lot harder for Texans to buy or sell the drug. This animation is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 25, 2015
The lieutenant governor changes his mind on endorsing in open Senate primaries following his decision to back six GOP incumbents for re-election late last week. Full Story
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Study Finds Childhood Obesity Program Failed
A four-year, $37 million state program to improve physical education at high-poverty middle schools failed to reduce obesity rates, according to a study by the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Jeb Bush Gets Testy Over "Anchor Baby" Questions
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Monday visited the Rio Grande Valley, wading deeper into an immigration debate roiling the 2016 presidential race. Full Story
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Austin Sues Texas Over "Unequal" Property Appraisal System
The city of Austin filed a lawsuit Monday against the state of Texas charging that the current property appraisal system is unconstitutional and creates “an imbalance in the tax burdens between residential and commercial property owners.” Full Story
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Perry Loses Iowa Campaign Chairman
The top Iowa Republican behind Rick Perry's presidential campaign announced Monday that he was leaving the operation. Full Story
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For Now, Texas Economy Shrugs Off Low Oil Prices
A barrel of West Texas crude is selling for near $40 these days, a roughly 60 percent plunge from the roaring summer of 2014. Drilling communities are worried, but state officials aren't sweating. Full Story
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Budget Cuts Hit Film, Video Game Incentives
State lawmakers inflicted deep cuts on the incentive program Texas uses to lure film, television and video game productions to the state. Now, industry advocates say Texas-based productions — like the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights — will be scarcer. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 24, 2015
The Washington Post reported over the weekend that 2016 GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz will help lead a 50-state campaign to build a groundswell for cutting off taxpayer support to Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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Cruz to Play Lead Role in Fifty-State Attack on Planned Parenthood
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will take a lead role in the launch this week of an ambitious 50-state campaign to end taxpayer support for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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Law Could Bring Remote Doctor Visits to Schools
A new law will allow physicians to get paid for seeing children over a sophisticated form of video chat, as long as the patient is at school and enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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After Student Death, Texas Tech Overhauls Greek Life
Almost a year after an alcohol-related student death and a fraternity party that featured offensive sexual decorations, Texas Tech University is boosting its oversight of fraternities and sororities ahead of the fall recruitment period. Full Story
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Video: New Law to Provide Protections for Breast-Feeding Moms
As of Sept. 1, public employees — including state and county workers and public school teachers — will be guaranteed “reasonable accommodations” to pump breast milk in the workplace. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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In Iowa, Cruz Intensifies Appeal to Religious Voters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, intensified his appeal to Iowa's evangelical voters Friday night with a two-and-half-hour-long rally that featured tearful recollections of challenges to religious beliefs. Full Story
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