An estimated 390,000 Texans might lose access to food stamps under new Trump policy
One of the proposed rule changes could make SNAP recipients ineligible if their vehicles are valued at more than $4,650. Full Story
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Analysis: When nobody is the best-known Texas candidate, an endorsement can be a big deal
Political endorsements don't mean a lot, unless they bring in a lot of money or support — or attention to a particular candidate in a pack of unknowns. Full Story
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In win for Harvey victims, federal judge finds government liable for reservoir flooding
During Hurricane Harvey, thousands of properties behind two federally owned reservoirs flooded. On Tuesday, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled that the government was liable for the flooding and that property owners are eligible for damages. Full Story
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President Trump endorses Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger for reelection
Granger's opponent Chris Putnam has criticized her for not sufficiently supporting President Donald Trump. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke's 2020 focus: flipping the Texas House
The former Democratic presidential candidate elaborated on his 2020 political plans while campaigning Tuesday with a state House candidate in Katy. Full Story
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Waco judge sues state agency after receiving public warning for refusing to officiate same-sex marriages
Dianne Hensley, who received a warning last month from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, will be represented by First Liberty Institute, a high-profile religious liberty law firm with close ties to the Texas Attorney General's Office. Full Story
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Nonprofits claim Texas broke the law by leaving them out of Medicaid contracts
The Houston region’s Community Health Choice and San Antonio’s Community First Health plans are suing the state, saying the law promises them a piece of roughly $10 billion in Medicaid contracts. Full Story
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Students face felony charges, expulsions as Texas schools ramp up fight against vaping
Caught off guard by the increase in teen vaping, schools are grasping every tool at hand, including expulsions and suspensions. In some districts, students can face harsh discipline and jail time for having a vape pen in their backpack. Full Story
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![Thomas Williams-Platt, 18, in the backyard of his aunt’s home in Georgetown on Nov. 22, 2019. Last December the then 17-year-old was arrested for bringing a vape pen to his high school.]()
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Midland County officials just found a missing ballot box. It may change the result of a $569 million bond election.
A proposal for a $569 million bond failed, then passed and could fail again after the discovery of missing ballot box from the November election. Full Story
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Watchdog report finds air pollution monitoring fell short during Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Inspector General found that state and federal environmental regulators didn't start monitoring air quality soon enough during the monster storm, which brought a spike in hazardous emissions from industrial facilities. Full Story
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Sid Miller faced online backlash a month ago for posting the phrase 'get a rope' on Facebook. This weekend, Gov. Abbott said it on Twitter.
Abbott responded to criticism about his language by pointing to a decade's old Pace salsa ad. He told a critic to "lighten up." Full Story
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee endorses MJ Hegar in crowded U.S. Senate primary
Hegar, the Air Force helicopter pilot and 2018 congressional candidate, is among 12 Democrats competing to take on Texas' senior senator, Republican John Cornyn. Full Story
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Analysis: In Texas elections in 2020, national issues could trump local ones
Some elections are local; some are about state issues. The 2020 election in Texas is probably not going to be either of those things — national issues and personalities are leading the parade. Full Story
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George P. Bush failed to disclose financial interests in nearly a dozen companies
After the Texas Ethics Commission received a sworn complaint about the omissions, Bush told The Texas Tribune last week that he took immediate steps to correct his disclosure forms. Full Story
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A year before Fort Worth ISD fired a teacher over her tweets about immigrants, students say she threatened to call the FBI on them
Fort Worth ISD fired Georgia Clark after she asked President Trump on Twitter in May to "remove the illegals from Fort Worth." The Texas Education Agency reversed their decision late last month mostly on procedural grounds, but the school district plans to appeal. Full Story
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The Trump administration knew migrant children would suffer from family separations. The government ramped up the practice anyway.
Internal emails and reports illustrate a chaotic attempt to track traumatized migrant children seized from parents. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claims easy reelection win in runoff
Turner was up against high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee in an overtime round that was much quieter than the initial race. Full Story
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Joe Biden sells himself as the Democrat to beat Trump — and turn Texas blue — during San Antonio campaign stop
“You’ll be seeing a lot of me before now and November, God willing," the former vice president said at a rally in the hometown of fellow Democratic candidate Julián Castro. Full Story
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Democrats could gain control of the Texas House for the first time since 2001. Here are the seats in play in 2020.
Republicans and Democrats are ready for the 2020 battle over the Texas House, with roughly 30 of the 150 seats seen as competitive for both parties. Full Story
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After uncertain filing period, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates seek to "get down to business"
A crowd of 12 Democrats are jockeying in a wide-open primary to take on Texas' senior Republican senator, John Cornyn. Full Story
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![Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate gave their pitches to a gathering of North Texas Democratic groups at Collin County Community College on Sept. 5, 2019.]()
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