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Supreme Court permits Texas police to arrest people who illegally cross the border as the SB 4 legal clash continues

The ruling allows Texas to start enforcing SB 4 while a lawsuit over its constitutionality remains pending before a federal appeals court.

The Texas Tribune

The Dark Side of Housing Bipartisanship

Plus: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is fooled by TikTok housing falsehoods, Austin building boom cuts prices, and Sacramento does the socialist version of "homeless homesteading."

Reason

How Texas Would Enforce SB4, the Law Allowing State Authorities to Arrest and Deport Migrants

The law could go into effect on Monday if the Supreme Court doesn't announce a decision

Latin Times

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Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Texas Legislature to rein in investors behind large-scale home purchases

So-called institutional homebuyers noticeably ramped up home purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. But housing experts point out investors have retreated amid high interest rates.

The Texas Tribune

Investigation Reveals Anomalies In Texas Migrant Busing Donation Program

Investigation into Texas Governor Abbott's migrant bussing program reveals funding discrepancies and lack of transparency.

Top News

Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration From Redirecting Border Wall Funds

Congress had allocated $1.4 billion in 2020 and 2021 under then-President Donald Trump

Latin Times

Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.

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All 12 Irish artists invited to play official showcases at the SXSW music festival have withdrawn in solidarity with Palestine

Sprints, Kneecap, NewDad, Chalk, Gurriers and more lead exodus of Irish artists from Austin's SXSW music festival

Louder

Biden temporarily blocked from diverting border barrier funds

A judge’s ruling is the latest development in an ongoing border enforcement battle between Texas and the president.

The Texas Tribune

Performers, speakers pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship

More than 80 musicians and panelists say they will no longer appear at the nine-day festival, citing the U.S. Army’s support for Israel amid war with Hamas.

The Texas Tribune

Brexit: Minister hails closer ties with Texas but no free trade deal with US or India

‘This Conservative government’s cowboy trade policy is shooting the British public in the foot,’ says Lib-Dem Sarah Olney as ministers boast of better links with Texas but no post-Brexit free trade deal with America

Evening Standard

Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires

As crews fight to keep deadly blazes under control, weather conditions could increase risk of more fires.

The Texas Tribune

El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton’s efforts to subpoena Annunciation House

The judge questioned Paxton’s true motives to investigate the shelter, saying there is “a real and credible concern” the state has a predetermined goal of shutting down Annunciation House.

The Texas Tribune

Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas

All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit

"Any time adult disagreements overshadow our students’ learning and well-being, it is time to step away." The post Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit first appeared on Bored Panda.

Salon

Data debunks GOP's migrant crime claims

An NBC News analysis showed that cities dealing with influx of migrants saw crime drop from previous year

Ballotpedia

29 of 46 Republican incumbents facing challengers in the Texas House advance to general election

As of March 7, 29 of the 46 Republican incumbents facing a primary challenge in the Texas House of Representatives advanced from their primary. Nine lost their primary and another seven advanced to a primary runoff. One district, House District 61, remained uncalled as of this writing. There were 59…

The Texas Tribune

As their neighbors fled, these Texas volunteer firefighters raced toward the flames

The wildfires offers a reminder that most of rural Texas is protected by volunteers. And there aren’t many of them.

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Roll Call

At the Races: SOTU Thursday follows Super Tuesday - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

The Texas Tribune

House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.

The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.

Ballotpedia

A rundown of Super Tuesday’s battleground primary results

Welcome to the Thursday, March 7, Brew.

The Texas Tribune

School voucher supporters bask in primary wins, say goals are within reach

Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.

Texas Observer

A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators

The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.

The Texas Tribune

Dallas County sheriff to face predecessor Lupe Valdez, who ran for governor in 2018, in runoff election

Valdez ran the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department until 2017, when she stepped down to run against Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party.

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