The two Republican congressmen used campaign funds to pay bills at exclusive private clubs in Amarillo and Houston.
Ronny Jackson, Wesley Hunt face campaign ethics probes over private club membership
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Health care
How a U.S. Supreme Court case about gender-affirming care ban could impact Texas
Texas’ ban on transition-related care for minors is currently before the Supreme Court of Texas.
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As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable
A new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texas’ urban areas.
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Texas Abortion Restrictions
Five abortions a month: How Dobbs changed Texas
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago, the monthly average was around 4,400.
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Environment
U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New Mexico
Water law experts say the Supreme Court’s recent decision will set a precedent for the federal government to intervene in water conflicts between states moving forward.
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Criminal Justice
U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
Justices ruled that the federal government did not violate a Texas man’s Second Amendment rights when barring him from possessing firearms.
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Texas Abortion Restrictions
Texas adopts guidance for how doctors should interpret abortion ban
The guidance lays out what the Texas Medical Board will consider when investigating allegations of illegal abortions.
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Investigations
After decades of lobbying by Christian conservative donors, school voucher legislation may finally have the votes
Gov. Greg Abbott succeeded in his campaign against Republicans who defied him on school vouchers. Now he may finally get the votes he needs to pass a bill.
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Fewer Texas students seek financial aid for college after this year’s bungled FAFSA rollout
Texas college access advocates are in a race this summer to get more students to apply for federal financial aid.
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Courts
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Texas woman who claims she was arrested out of political retribution
Sylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager.
