Abbott said local health authorities can’t shut down in-person instruction before school starts, but an outbreak on campus once students have arrived could prompt a closure.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: President Trump’s attempt to rock the vote sends a shudder through the political world
President Donald Trump tweeted about delaying the November election, and in the process, launched an attack on whether anyone should trust the results when the votes are tallied.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Conservative think tank leader says schools should reopen since most Texans dying from COVID-19 are elderly or Hispanic
In an interview, Vance Ginn said the intention of his Twitter thread was to outline the more thorough data provided by the state. He also said his tweet with a GIF was “woefully taken out of context out of bad faith.”
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Texas 2020 Elections
In a rare move, Texas Republicans tell President Trump “no” after he calls for delaying the election — something he’s not legally allowed to do
The president does not have the legal authority to move Election Day; that power resides with Congress.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Trump rallies oil and gas workers in the Permian Basin against Democrats ahead of the November election
President Donald Trump’s comments doubled as part campaign speech, part policy announcement, as polls continue to show a close competition with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the once-solidly red state.
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Higher Education
Trump administration says it will reject new DACA applications while weighing future of the program
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf said that in response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, officials are considering whether to fully rescind the program.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted 5 years ago. He still hasn’t gone to trial.
Read our timeline covering delays and side battles in the long-running securities fraud case against Paxton.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Gov. Greg Abbott extends early voting for November election by six days, starting Oct. 13
The early voting period for the Nov. 3 election will start Oct. 13 instead of Oct. 19.
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Politics
Sarah Eckhardt wins special election for Texas Senate seat after Rep. Eddie Rodriguez forgoes a runoff
Rodriguez said he would focus his efforts on helping gain a Democratic majority in the House.
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Texas 2020 Elections
For the first time in years, Texas Democrats running for the U.S. House have more campaign cash than Republicans
Midway through 2016, Texas Republicans had $20.9 million more for their U.S. House campaigns than Democrats. This year, Democrats have a $7.5 million advantage.