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Texas officials compromised ballot secrecy as they increased election transparency

In limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be identified using public, legally available data.

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Phelan Survives Texas House Demolition

But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents.

Texas Observer

Craig Goldman wins GOP runoff in outgoing U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s district

The high-stakes race pitted an established Republican lawmaker against a right-wing candidate who had Attorney General Ken Paxton’s backing.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas Republican primary shows clash between the older guard and the new firebrands

Some of the races illustrate the inner clashes of a party as of late, with conservative activists vying for control

Latin Times

Texas GOP calls for spiritual warfare

“This is not religious liberty — it’s Christian dominance," conservative Christian critic warns

Salon

At Texas GOP convention, Republicans call for spiritual warfare

At the three-day convention, delegates moved the needle further to the right, preaching Christian nationalism and approving rules that would give them unprecedented control of elections.

The Texas Tribune

It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.

Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.

The Texas Tribune

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What’s at stake in Texas runoff elections on Tuesday - Roll Call

A Republican who backed a gun control measure faces a Second Amendment 'absolutist' while the GOP picks a challenger to an indicted Democrat.

Roll Call

Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge

A federal judge has not issued an immediate ruling after hearing legal arguments over whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student in Texas over his hairstyle

The Independent UK

Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker Dade Phelan

Phelan’s foe Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to stop giving Democrats a say in the speaker election.

The Texas Tribune

Texas sues Biden administration over LGBTQ+ workplace protections

The guidance identifies as unlawful workplace harassment practices such as denying employee accommodations for their gender identity

Latin Times

In 75th lawsuit against Biden, Paxton sues to stop new gender identity guidelines for employers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans were at Trump’s side as his defense rested in hush money trial

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Reps. Troy Nehls and Ronny Jackson flew to New York to attend final testimony. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited earlier in the trial.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right

Phelan’s primary has emerged as a last stand for the Republican Party’s business-minded establishment against an insurgency primarily motivated by social and cultural issues.

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Salon

Pope rejects "conservative" Catholicism

Pope Francis spoke out against critics whose idea of Catholicism is a church "closed up inside a dogmatic box"

Latin Times

Pope Francis criticizes Texas' efforts to shut down Catholic charity helping migrants: 'It's madness'

State Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Annunciation House and is seeking to revoke its ability to operate in the state

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump says he’d consider Ken Paxton for U.S. attorney general

Trump told a reporter in Texas this weekend that Paxton is “a very talented guy.”

The Texas Tribune

Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention

In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.

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Texas Observer

The State Says Shelby Park Is Open. Some Locals Beg to Differ.

The experiences of Eagle Pass residents and a journalist contradict government statements, which themselves are inconsistent, about access to a public park.

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GOP Allies Support Trump Amid Legal Battle

Former President Trump receives support from GOP allies during trial amid gag order restrictions. Legal analysts debate the impact of allies' statements on...

The Texas Tribune

Texas to reimburse landowners for damages caused by border property crime

Lawmakers created the program during last year’s legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.

Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.

The Texas Tribune

Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers

There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.

The Texas Tribune

After no contest plea, a Texas representative’s charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissed

In June 2022, state Rep. Frederick Frazier was indicted on two charges of impersonating a public servant. A Collin County district judge dismissed the misdemeanor charges as part of his deferred adjudication.

WEKU

Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint

Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children.

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