Patrick's bathroom priority is schools, incoming senator says
An incoming state senator suggested Thursday that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will focus on schools, not businesses or sporting venues, with his "bathroom bill." Full Story
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Government Salaries Explorer adds Fort Worth, updates University of Houston
We've updated the Tribune's Government Salaries Explorer with new data for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the University of Houston's campuses and system offices. The city of Fort Worth is a new addition. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Outlawing sanctuary cities
Cities that flout the law by enacting sanctuary city policies are not just turning a blind eye to the problem of illegal immigration but are encouraging it, writes Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: School report cards get low grades
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new report gives a failing grade to state-developed education "report cards," slow growth found in math and science scores in U.S. and an interview with Janice Todd of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Full Story
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The Brief: State leaders consider binding presidential electors
Such a law would require electors to support the winner of the statewide popular vote — a regulation in 29 states. Full Story
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Public housing smoking ban could be drag to enforce in Texas
While Texas’ smoking rates have decreased in recent years, housing advocates fear the looming federal rule will be difficult to enforce or, worse, could lead to eviction of low-income residents having trouble kicking the habit. Full Story
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As Houston's overhaul draws new riders, other cities mulling bus changes
Houston's bus overhaul, planned for years but rolled out literally overnight in 2015, has led to an increase in bus ridership, bucking state and national trends. Many are taking notice. Full Story
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On some key early issues, Cruz allies himself strongly with Trump
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, once a vicious critic of Donald Trump, is allying himself with the president-elect on some key issues shaping the early stages of Trump's transition into the White House. Full Story
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Texas ag chief Sid Miller on social media habits: "I'm not a news organization"
"It’s like Fox News: I report, you decide if it’s true or not," Miller said Wednesday, responding to a Texas Tribune report about his tendency to spread fake news stories on Facebook. Full Story
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In cheesy D.C. political ripoff, Arkansas claims queso crown
U.S. senators from Texas and Arkansas engaged in a food fight for the ages at the nation's Capitol on Wednesday. Inexplicably, Texas lost. Full Story
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Patrick: Rogue Texas elector could lead to binding law
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Wednesday that a Texas Republican elector's decision not to vote for Donald Trump may lead state legislators to pass a law requiring electors to support the winner of the statewide popular vote. Full Story
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Texas Tech plans for new veterinary school now "on pause"
Texas Tech University's plans to open a veterinary school in Amarillo have been placed on hold for now, the school's governing system confirmed. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Business, privacy and bathrooms
The Texas Association of Business claims that legislation that allows businesses to protect women and young girls is "discriminatory," but this couldn't be further from the truth, writes state Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano. Full Story
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Tampon taxes, fetal remains, Sid Miller's beef (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Patrick, Alexa, Jim and Julian about the state's new rules governing fetal remains, Sid Miller's latest turn in the headlines, bills governing taxes on tampons and the Trib's yearlong Bordering on Insecurity Project. Full Story
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Mental health pilot program for Texas foster kids underway
A new pilot program led by Gov. Greg Abbott’s office aims to provide specialized care and services for 500 of the most emotionally traumatized foster children in Texas. Full Story
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Waco man's death sentence, conviction thrown out over seizure of texts
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals threw out the conviction and death sentence of a Waco man Friday after ruling that the trial court's admission of text messages was unconstitutional because they were seized without a warrant. Full Story
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Reports: Trump passing on U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul to lead Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul was widely viewed as a top contender for the position in Trump's Cabinet. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: The future of abortion access in Texas
No matter the outcome of the election back on Nov. 8, those who work to protect abortion access in Texas were never going to be able to rest, writes Texas Equal Access Fund Executive Director Nan Little Kirkpatrick. Full Story
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Boomtown, Flood Town: Unchecked development and the risks for Houston
Rapid development continues in Houston, creating some economic gains but also contributing to flood risks. This project, done in partnership with ProPublica, looks at those risks and the debate over what to do. Full Story
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A conversation with Campbell and Uresti (video)
Full video of the latest installment of our San Antonio and the Legislature series: a conversation about the 85th session with state Sens. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, and Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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