State lawmakers are poised to discuss ride-hailing for the second time in two weeks on Thursday, attention many expect to carry into the upcoming legislative session as some legislators attempt to wrest regulatory power from cities.
State Government
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The Brief: Donald Trump Comes to Texas
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee kicks off a two-day tour of Texas full of fundraisers and rallies with protesters at the ready for his arrival.
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Health care
ACLU: Texas Health Agency Should “Stop Concealing” Abortion Statistics
The ACLU of Texas is demanding that the Department of State Health Services “stop concealing” abortion statistics for 2014 and make the information public.
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Dan Patrick and the Backlash Over His Social Media Post (Video)
In the Roundup: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick learns the dangers of pre-scheduling social media posts, a 2015 border security priority for the governor still awaits funding and the Texas Democratic Party prepares to gather for its convention.
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Health care
Gov. Greg Abbott Asks Feds for Zika Funding, Guidance
As Texas braces for a possible Zika virus outbreak via local mosquito populations, Gov. Greg Abbott asked federal health officials Wednesday to review the state’s plan to combat the disease.
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TribCast
Orlando Shooting, Presidential Polls, STAAR Tests (Podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the Texas response to the Orlando mass-shooting, new poll numbers that show a wide gap between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and a flap over scrapping STAAR test scores.
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Economy
Tesla Takes Direct Sales Message to the People at Party Conventions (Audio)
Texas law prohibits car companies from selling cars directly. Customers have to go through an independent dealership instead. For three years, Tesla has been trying without success to change that by lobbying Austin. Now it’s lobbying party activists.
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The Brief: Trump Continues to Divide His Party
The presumptive GOP nominee’s recent statements have some Republican leaders less than enthusiastic about their party’s choice; Trump also runs into problems finding a venue for a Thursday rally in North Texas.
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New Threat to Water Providers: Cyber Attacks
U.S. water utilities are learning that they are vulnerable to cyberattacks against the computer networks and the industrial control systems that control dam gates and pumps and disinfect drinking water.
