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Texas Gov. Abbott asks government to reimburse state for $11B spent to secure southern border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the federal government to reimburse his state for the more than $11 billion of taxpayer money it has spent on border security over the past four years.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 11h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asks Congress for $11 billion to cover his border crackdown under Biden

Gov. Greg Abbott wants the federal government to reimburse Texas $11 billion the state has poured into his border security crackdown over the last three years — including costs Texas racked up busing migrants to Democratic-led cities across the country.

USA Today · 12h

Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.

The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.

Texas House bans Democrats

Houston Chronicle · 10h

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 6h

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 10h

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

Ken Paxton, State Bar of Texas

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Texas' Bar Association Drops Lawsuit Against AG Ken Paxton Over 2020 Election Challenge

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to professional miscondu

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 13h

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 14h

State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton

The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.

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Arkansas State hosts Texas State following Pope’s 25-point game

Texas State plays the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Tylan Pope scored 25 points in the Bobcats' 89-74 victory against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

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East Texas state Rep. Cole Hefner pushes bill seeking $11 billion reimbursement for border costs

East Texas state Rep. Cole Hefner filed a bill demanding that U.S Congress reimburse the state of Texas for money spent securing the southern border. HCR 51 demands that congress reimburse the state ...

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Texas State University student arrested after allegedly pulling knife during altercation on campus

The Texas State University Police Department sent out a campus-wide warning regarding the incident after it was reported on ...

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Texas State vs. Louisiana Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 23

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State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential ‘Texas Two-Step’ for school financing amid SAISD heating concerns

Texas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) is familiar with and understands the district's challenges. Bernal’s District 123 represents a large amount of SAISD schools.

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South Texas mayors reflect on executive actions

The South Texas Mayors Alliance is a yearly event where government officials across the border discuss issues within their communities.

Hokies Land Texas State Defensive End Ben Bell via Transfer Portal

Virginia Tech bulked up its defensive line Thursday night with the addition of Texas State defensive end transfer Ben Bell. ...

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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida

A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.

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Texas vs Ohio State grades: Low marks for offense, As on defense, but what about coaching?

ARLINGTON — Texas football went to the wire with Ohio State in its College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday at AT&T ...

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2026 college football national championship odds: Where Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame stand

Ohio State looked mostly dominant through its College Football Playoff championship run, but the Buckeyes are not favored to ...

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...

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