More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.

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Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune

More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes…

FBI Probes Minneapolis School Shooting as Anti-Catholic Hate Crime

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The FBI has opened a hate crime and domestic terrorism investigation into Wednesday’s school shooting at Annunciation Church and School…

Patrick Signals Final Week as Second Special Session Winds Down

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When Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick suggested in early August that the Legislature was entering its “last full week” of work,…

Abbott Targets Voter Registration Change Passed Earlier This Year

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Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking to roll back a voter registration provision he signed into law just two months ago.The…

House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look

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Standing across from House Democrats on the chamber floor Tuesday, Rep. Brad Buckley defended his bill to replace STAAR, the…

Texas House Approves Bill Aimed to Limit City, County Property Taxes

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DALLAS — The Texas House pushed forward a proposal Monday aimed at containing property tax bills by putting tighter restrictions…

Texas Bill Could Block Public Access to Uvalde Shooting Records

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For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home

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When Texas House Democrats returned to the Capitol after walking out over the GOP’s new congressional map, they were cheered…

Black Bear Sightings Confirmed in East Texas, TPWD Issues Guidance

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has verified several black bear sightings across East Texas, including Cherokee, Anderson, Panola,…

Elon Musk Reportedly Pauses Effort to Launch Political Party

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Elon Musk is stepping back from his push to form a new political party, according to reporting from the Wall…

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