The court re-sentenced Gallo to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter.
Texas criminal appeals court removes Tomas Gallo from death row because of his intellectual disability
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Politics
Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the “least legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.”
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T-Squared
T-Squared: Robert Downen wins Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism
He was honored, along with Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton of NBC News, for their coverage of Texas politics.
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Health care
Texas, Idaho abortion bans test against federal emergency medicine rule
Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.
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2024 Texas Elections
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections
Early voting runs from April 22-30. The last day to apply to vote by mail is April 23.
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Foster Care in Texas
Appeals court blocks $100,000 daily fine for Texas’ troubled foster care program
Jack’s order to fine Texas Health and Human Services on Monday was the third time the state has been found in contempt over foster care conditions since 2011.
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Economy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new cement plant permits until 2025
Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.
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Congress
Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial
Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate.
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2024 Texas Elections
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales vastly outraises challenger Brandon Herrera ahead of heated congressional runoff
A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates.
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Courts
A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rules
Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding after Texas made changes to Interstate 10 near his property.
