Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
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Environment
Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims
On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.
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State Government
Texas Children’s Hospital’s detransition clinic to launch this year, will include mental health and endocrinology services
The Houston hospital must set up the facility within 90 days of signing a settlement agreement with the Texas attorney general and and create a list of potential gender affirming patients, according to a document obtained by The Texas Tribune.
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Public Education
Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Public school leaders told lawmakers how they’re navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s state funding overhaul.
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Higher Education
Teaching restrictions prompted half of surveyed Texas Tech faculty to alter courses, results show
A faculty senate survey found professors altered or were asked to change material in 277 courses after Texas Tech’s restrictions on race, sexuality and gender.
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Politics
In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood
Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.
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2026 Texas Elections
From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation
The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help tip the scales.
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Public Education
Texas’ discipline push sends kids to ‘jail-like’ campuses
Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students.
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Texas affordability crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases.
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2026 Texas Elections
One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds
The survey is the latest to measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP after historic gains in 2024. But a polling expert said Democrats were “still underperforming” among the bloc.
