Texas lawmakers accuse the state broadband office of favoritism and sweetheart deals after satellite internet providers received most of the funding.
Greg Abbott
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Environment
A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says
The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.
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Public Education
The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.
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Data Centers in Texas
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott’s tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project
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2026 Texas Elections
James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.
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Higher Education
Higher education agency prepares to cut 3% of spending as ordered by Texas leaders
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board mulled a course action at a meeting Wednesday, including asking the Legislature for money to offset the impact the cuts would have on students.
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Higher Education
Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests
The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success.
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Environment
Last year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.
“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.
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Higher Education
Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool.
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State Government
Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are questioning how the state distributes funding for internet services.