A bond measure asked voters to approve $500 million in tax revenue for a new Rangers ballpark.
Economy
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Economy
Texas insurer drops push to let homeowners forgo right to sue
The Texas Farm Bureau said it would offer lower premiums to customers who agreed to arbitration clauses, but consumer rights advocates rebelled.
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Blocked Out
HUD wants documentation on how Dallas handled federal housing funds
The federal agency’s inquiry comes after a City Hall audit raised questions about the way housing officials documented their oversight of subsidized projects.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: The mood of Texas voters, economically speaking
Texas voters’ attitudes about the direction of the country and of the state have a strong partisan flavor, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Economy
Dallas County sees cluster of competitive Texas House races
Four Republican incumbents in North Texas are fighting off Democratic challengers in what could be some of November’s closest contests.
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Economy
Petroleum engineer lifts Libertarian hopes in Railroad Commission race
Mark Miller, a Libertarian running for Railroad Commission, is gaining an unusual amount of attention in a turbulent election cycle, leaving his party hopeful that it can make a splash in a statewide race.
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Criminal Justice
Dallas Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Eviction
City officials say tenants fear retaliation if they reach out for help.
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Economy
Dallas Landlord Closing Hundreds of Rental Homes in City Already Struggling With Homelessness
Dallas City Hall is grappling with how to help hundreds of families who could lose their homes.
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Economy
Paxton Blasts Clean Power Plan Ahead of High-Profile Legal Arguments
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is helping to lead a 28-state effort to strike down the Clean Power Plan, President Obama’s landmark effort to to fight climate change.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Sues Obama Administration Over New Overtime Rule
Texas is helping lead a lawsuit against President Barack Obama’s administration over a new rule that makes millions of more workers eligible for overtime pay.