The nation’s highest court says Texas should use the political maps it already has in place while litigation over those maps continues. But the courts have been known to change the maps in the middle of election years.
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Criminal Justice
Felony charges against Dukes reportedly on hold
Travis County prosecutors are setting aside felony charges against state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, at least temporarily, the Austin American-Statesman reported Thursday.
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In Harvey's Wake
Will Hurricane Irma pull federal resources away from Harvey aid?
With both Texas and Florida recovering from massive hurricanes, members of Congress from the two states are actively avoiding turning hurricane aid into a competition.
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In Harvey's Wake
EPA won’t release benzene levels collected post-Harvey; private tests show elevated levels
Environmental groups hired a private firm after the flooding and found higher than normal levels of dangerous chemicals in the air around a refinery.
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Politics
Phillip Huffines talks about his brother, the border and the “bathroom bill”
Here are highlights from The Texas Tribune’s conversation with Phillip Huffines, a Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 8.
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In Harvey's Wake
Ahead of 2019 session, Speaker Joe Straus orders Texas House to research Harvey issues
“We know that this is not going to be a normal legislative interim,” Texas House Speaker Joe Straus said Thursday as he directed House committees to research policy issues related to Hurricane Harvey.
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In Harvey's Wake
How to get (and offer) help after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Coast and left Houston — the nation’s fourth-largest city — grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out these resources.
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Demographics
Deal or no deal? Texans watch closely as future of DACA hangs in balance
Confusion reigned Thursday morning after President Donald Trump offered conflicting statements on the state of a possible deal with Democratic leadership to extend an Obama-era immigration program and beef up border security.
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DeVos wants to rewrite campus sexual assault guidelines
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pledges to alter campus sexual assault guidelines to put more emphasis on the rights of accused students.
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Austin schools ready to welcome students displaced by Harvey
The Austin ISD will welcome storm evacuees, but it’s not yet clear how many students need spots.
