Texas officials criticize NFL players over national anthem protests
Several Texas Republicans have deemed the protests divisive and disrespectful, while some Democrats urged greater support for the players' message. Full Story
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Houston mayor: State should tap Rainy Day Fund for Harvey recovery
Sylvester Turner also told The Texas Tribune that fewer houses would have been damaged if federal officials had funded much-needed flood control projects. But he lauded how residents have risen to the challenge of recovering after Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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Attorneys for embattled state Rep. Dawnna Dukes allege unethical behavior by prosecutors
Dawnna Dukes’ attorneys fired back Thursday, accusing Travis County prosecutors of behaving inappropriately and trying to manipulate key witnesses in the state lawmaker's high-profile corruption case. Full Story
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Texas railroad commissioner wants AG to weigh in on board chair's actions
Two days after Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and the board's chair, Christi Craddick, clashed publicly at a state meeting, Sitton is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on his colleague's actions. Full Story
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![Texas Railroad Commissioners Christi Craddick, center, and Ryan Sitton, right, during a Sunset Advisory Committee hearing on Aug. 22, 2016.]()
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Railroad commissioner to chair: "This isn't a dictatorship" (video)
In a livestreamed Tuesday meeting, Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and the board's chair, Christi Craddick, sparred over questions about the fate of the agency's executive director. Full Story
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Abbott getting a new chief of staff, among other major staffing changes
Gov. Greg Abbott is set to announce several staffing changes in his office. Among those changes: He's getting a new chief of staff and some new advisers. Full Story
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New law lets Texas drivers help tackle the state's rape kit testing backlog
Driver's license applications will soon ask Texans whether they'd like to donate $1 or more for sexual assault kit testing. It's the state's latest effort to reduce a backlog that has swelled for years. Full Story
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![Jenny Black, executive director/coordinator at Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, shows a sexual assault evidence collection kit at St. David's Medical Center in Austin on July 29, 2013.]()
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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. Full Story
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Now you can carry any knife (almost) anywhere in Texas
A new state law eliminates the category of "illegal knives," effectively expanding knife owners' freedom to carry blades almost anywhere in the state. Full Story
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![Cliff Hill, knife collector and world champion knife thrower, shows his collection at the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame in Austin on July 13, 2017.]()
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In Harvey's wake, critics see big money behind lax petrochemical reporting
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, an exploding chemical plant and spikes in cancer-causing emissions are highlighting how little the public knows about potential dangers from the oil and chemical industries. Critics say one reason for the darkness: tons of campaign money. Full Story
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Houston is on the long road to recovery. Here's what you should know today.
The floodwaters are beginning to recede, and Houstonians are preparing for a long road to recovery. Here's the latest. Full Story
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Texting ban among more than 650 new Texas laws that take effect today
Hundreds of new state laws go into effect Friday including a statewide texting-while-driving ban. But two other high-profile measures – one dealing with abortion, the other immigration – are currently blocked by federal injunctions. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: Can Texas lawmakers tap the Rainy Day Fund to help with Harvey relief?
Tapping the Rainy Day Fund has always been a political hot potato, but a debate has already started over how much of the $10 billion fund the state should use for Harvey disaster relief. Full Story
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It’s been one week since Harvey hit Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s been one week since Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast. While the rainfall may be in decline, the floodwaters are only beginning to recede. Here’s what you need to know. Full Story
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Judge temporarily blocks implementation of "sanctuary cities" law
A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled against the state of Texas and halted a controversial state-based immigration enforcement law just days before it was scheduled to go into effect. Full Story
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Filing a Harvey-related insurance claim? Here's what you need to know
Stephanie Goodman, the Texas Department of Insurance’s deputy commissioner for public affairs, talks about what policyholders need to know about filing property damage claims before a new insurance law takes effect Friday. Full Story
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Here's everything you need to know about Harvey today
Hurricane Harvey may be on its last days in Texas, but the state — particularly Houston — has a long road to recovery ahead. Full Story
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Texas "sanctuary cities" law set to go into effect Friday unless court blocks it
A decision on whether Texas' state-based immigration enforcement, Senate Bill 4, will be put on hold could come later this week. But even if it's temporarily halted, the matter is far from over. Full Story
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Trump visits Texas to see Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
President Donald Trump was in Texas Tuesday to see the recovery efforts underway in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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![Evacuees seek shelter at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.]()
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