All Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will soon be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Dental Board’s Review Process Gets Makeover
After hearing critics take aim at the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, legislators approved new regulations that they hope will improve the board’s efficiency. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Proxy Marriage Limits End Inmate Weddings
A new constraint on proxy marriage in Texas — a measure intended to prevent fraud — will have a secondary effect: It will end prison inmates’ ability to tie the knot. This story is part of our month-long 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways: How the 83rd Legislature Will Affect Texans’ Lives
Every day this month, the Tribune will reveal a new way that the laws and budget lawmakers passed in the 83rd legislative session will affect Texans’ lives come Sept. 1. See the latest stories published or use our interactive calendar for an overview.
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Scenes from Day One of the Second Special Session
As thousands descended on the Capitol for the opening day of the second special session, they snapped a lot of photos. Here is an unfiltered stream of Instagram pics location-tagged in and around the Capitol building.
