Hey, Texplainer: If high school students take AP U.S. history, does that mean they are studying Common Core? Wouldn’t that be illegal in Texas?
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Welcome to The Texas Tribune’s “Texplainer” series, where we answer questions from readers like you.
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Texplainer: Besides Elections, What’s Happening Today?
The Democrats are delaying their usual primary election night precinct conventions until March 22, when they hold county conventions. The state’s Republicans will hold some tonight and combine others with the county conventions.
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Texplainer: Is the AG Legally Required to Defend a State Law?
Hey, Texplainer: Could Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott choose to not defend a law? What are the state attorney general’s responsibilities when it comes to lawsuits against Texas?
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Texplainer: What’s an Energy Capacity Market?
Hey, Texplainer: There are discussions that Texas might transform its energy market, shifting from “energy only” to a “capacity” market. What does that mean, and why does it matter?
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Texplainer: How is the Texas Grid Managed?
Hey, Texplainer: How do state officials make sure the electricity stays on during the many long, hot days of the Texas summer?
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Texplainer: What Does the Parliamentarian Do?
Who was the woman talking into the Senate presiding officer’s ear during the filibuster watched around the world? Parliamentarians offer nonpartisan and confidential advice about legislative rules and practice.
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Texplainer: What Are the Rules of a Filibuster?
State Sen. Wendy Davis is trying to talk to death an abortion bill that she and other Democrats oppose. The rules for filibustering could make the hours until midnight tough ones for the Fort Worth Democrat.
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Texplainer: Is the Omnibus Abortion Bill Unconstitutional?
Hey, Texplainer: Some people are comparing an omnibus abortion bill in the Texas Legislature to an Arizona law that was ruled unconstitutional. Are the measures the same?
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Texplainer: Does Texas A&M Already Allow Campus Carry?
Hey, Texplainer: I heard that Texas A&M University currently allows campus carry. Is that true?
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Texplainer: Who Oversees Texas’ Fertilizer Plants?
Hey, Texplainer: Which state and federal agencies were responsible for overseeing and regulating the fertilizer plant in West that exploded last week?