FDA officially bans Texas' attempted import of execution drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final ruling Thursday evening banning Texas' attempted import of an execution drug from overseas. Full Story
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Nancy Pelosi mocks Trump, is bullish on 2018 midterms
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi repeatedly mocked President Donald Trump and House Republicans in a spirited interview with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith on Thursday. She said she missed the days of President George W. Bush. Full Story
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House Democrats disavow ride-hailing bill after addition of “sex” amendment
A group of House members removed their names as co-authors of a bill that would regulate ride-hailing companies because of an amendment that defines “sex” as the “physical condition of being male or female.” Full Story
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Court: Texas House map intentionally diluted minority votes
After ruling that Texas lawmakers intentionally discriminated against minorities in drawing the state's congressional map, a three-judge panel has also found fault with the state's House map. Full Story
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Sanders brings Democratic unity tour to North Texas
Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders helped rally Texas Democrats on Thursday as the party seeks to show a unified front against President Donald Trump. Full Story
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Video: Nancy Pelosi on "Overheard with Evan Smith"
Watch Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith's interview of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on the KLRU-TV program "Overheard with Evan Smith." Full Story
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T-Squared: A small price to pay for truth, transparency and accountability
Why is this spring member drive different from all others? Because there's never been a more important time for The Texas Tribune to produce its public-spirited work — or for you to back it. Full Story
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Frank and Minjarez on how to fix our foster care system (video)
Full video of Evan Smith's conversation on foster care and CPS reform with state Reps. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, and Ina Minjarez, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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The Brief: Here's what happened at the Texas Capitol while you slept
House Lawmakers debated some contentious legislation Wednesday, including measures on ride-hailing, bathrooms and school finance. Here's what you missed while you slept. Full Story
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House lawmakers hear overnight testimony on alternative "bathroom bill"
If the hours of testimony against the measure are any indication, the House's version of the "bathroom bill" will continue to face fierce opposition from LGBT advocates and the Texas business community. Full Story
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Texas man convicted in double slaying to get Supreme Court hearing
The U.S. Supreme Court, including its newest justice, Neil Gorsuch, will decide on a legal technicality in the case of a Fort Worth man who killed a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother. Full Story
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For troubled foster kids in Houston, sleeping in offices is "rock bottom"
No child is supposed to sleep or spend more than a few hours at the Harris County Youth Services Center's Point of Entry in Houston. But Texas' foster care placement crisis has forced some of the state's most troubled teens to sleep in a place that isn't equipped to care for them. Full Story
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House gives preliminary approval to bill overhauling school finance system
In a preliminary vote, the House approved Rep. Dan Huberty's bill to inject $1.6 billion into public schools and simplify complicated funding formulas. Legislators must still take a final vote on the bill. Full Story
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Border wall plans spur effort to help Texas landowners with eminent domain
As the Trump administration sets its sights on building a barrier on the country's southern border, a group of Texas attorneys aims to help border residents ensure they are properly compensated for whatever land the government seizes. Full Story
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Texas education board tentatively votes to change high school biology standards
The State Board of Education has given preliminary approval to revised curriculum standards that would no longer require students to challenge scientific theories about evolution. Full Story
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Gender identity debate seeps into Texas House vote on ride-hailing regulations
After a lengthy debate among lawmakers over the best way to regulate services like Uber and Lyft, the Texas House backed a proposal that would override local regulations concerning ride-hailing companies. Full Story
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Senate committee advances proposal to gut the Top 10 Percent Rule
A proposal to substantially weaken the Top 10 Percent Rule took an important step forward Wednesday. Full Story
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Lyceum poll, a TABC resignation and a House bathroom bill (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Alexa about the high notes in the latest Lyceum poll, a high profile resignation at the TABC and a House version of the controversial "bathroom bill." Full Story
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Texas on the hook for $600,000 after conceding same-sex marriage case
A federal appeals court this week ordered the state to pay more than $600,000 in legal fees to two same-sex marriage couples who sued Texas over its now-defunct same-sex marriage ban. Full Story
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West Texas nuclear waste project on hold — for now
Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists has asked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to temporarily suspend a review of its application to store tens of thousands of metric tons of spent nuclear fuel at its West Texas dump. Full Story
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