The amount Texans will pay toward their ACA premiums will likely rise more steeply, with enhanced subsidies set to expire.
Texas ACA insurers hike monthly premiums by 35% on average
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State Government
Republican Texas secretary of state fights GOP’s closed primary lawsuit, calls Paxton filing “brazen”
Jane Nelson is fighting a lawsuit from Republicans who say Democrats and independents are voting in GOP primaries, boosting more moderate candidates.
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Investigations
DHS asked Texas to hand over driver’s license data for citizenship checks
It’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
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Economy
In Waco, food banks are already feeling the heat ahead of SNAP freeze
Charities are seeing a wave of clients seeking groceries ahead of the Saturday suspension of federal food benefits. Waco has a high food insecurity rate already.
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Immigration
Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits
A Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.
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Politics
Dallas attorney Tony Box enters Democratic primary for Texas attorney general
Box, a first-time political candidate, is an Army veteran who also worked as an FBI agent and federal prosecutor.
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Public Education
Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.
The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas counties are looking into “potential noncitizens” on voter rolls. Here’s what they’re finding.
The voters were flagged after being checked against a federal database. Some officials question its reliability.
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State Government
Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses
The state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.
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Graphics and data reporting
Gov. Greg Abbott under pressure to use emergency funds for looming SNAP crisis
Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.
