Government watchdogs raised conflict-of-interests concerns, but Christian said his involvement in the venture is “separate” from his elected position on the Railroad Commission.
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Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
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Judge temporarily allows women, minority-owned businesses to qualify for Texas HUB program again
A judge has sided against the state after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock stripped women- and minority-owned businesses of their Historically Underutilized Business certifications in December.
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Flood deaths still have not officially been reported to state agency, Camp Mystic medical officer testifies
Texas regulators will visit the camp and review hundreds of complaints as the license renewal process continues.
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Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
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McAllen area residents push back against any ICE detention facility in their community
Monday’s remarks from residents comes after a list of potential ICE facilities included a McAllen warehouse.
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Higher Education
Texas Tech System leader cancels academic programs “centered on” sexual orientation, gender identity
Chancellor Brandon Creighton directed provosts to phase out the programs and ordered universities to recognize only “two human sexes.”
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Public Education
Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite
The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.
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Texas education board gives preliminary OK to required reading list that includes Bible material
The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.
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Health care
Texas’ SNAP ban on sodas, candies troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics
Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.