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Texas lawmakers are poised to ban minors from social media

The Texas Legislature has already passed a bill requiring age verification to download apps and is seriously considering another to ban children from social media.

The Texas Tribune

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.

The Texas Tribune

Foster child death linked to state-contracted home prompts criminal investigation

The Greenville-based treatment center has closed after the death of an 11-year-old boy the day before Thanksgiving.

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In Texas’ High Criminal Court Races, the Stakes Are Life or Death

Bipartisan opposition to planned execution highlights power of state’s top criminal appeals court as Paxton candidates and Dem opponents vie for open seats.

Texas Observer

The Company You Keep

Ken and Angela Paxton have ties to a corporate honcho caught in a tangled web of alleged fraud involving a powerful business clan and a commercial shipping giant.

Texas Observer

Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has accused Annunciation House, which operates a network of migrant shelters, of human smuggling.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP calls for spiritual warfare

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

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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

Texas 2023: Our 25 most engaging stories this year

We came up with an “engagement score” to determine our most viewed and read articles of the year.

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Loon Star State: Whacked

In the latest from cartoonist Ben Sargent, a reflection on Ken Paxton's "family business" as seen through the eyes of Michael Corleone.

Texas Observer

Rep. Andrew Murr took on Ken Paxton and lost. He has no regrets.

The five-term House member, and his mustache, gained notoriety during the high-profile impeachment of Paxton. He warned tolerating corruption could hurt Republicans in the long term.

The Texas Tribune

“We are not going away”: Paxton whistleblowers vow to continue legal fight in court

On Monday, the former state employees argued that Paxton has failed to uphold key parts of the settlement agreement, including a $3.3 million payment and a promise to apologize.

The Texas Tribune

"Get ready": Ken Paxton vows revenge

“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial

Salon

“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial

The radio interviews came the morning after Paxton gave his first post-acquittal interview to Tucker Carlson, telling the former Fox News host he was “re-energized” after the acquittal.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial

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Three new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in Texas between Sept. 11 and Sept. 17. This was two more candidates than the prior week.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton verdict heightens political tension ahead of education special session

The Texas House and Senate were already far apart on “school choice.” Anger over the impeachment trial might make it even harder to find common ground.

Texas Observer

Loon Star State: Rule of Law

Political cartoonist Ben Sargent responds to the acquittal of Ken Paxton on all 16 counts of impeachment against the Attorney General.

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Ken Paxton emerges victorious from yet another career scandal

It marked a screaming milestone in a two-decade political career that has seen Paxton harness the state’s increasingly conservative politics — and later the rise of Donald Trump — to stay in power longer than his vulnerabilities would suggest.

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton is back on job after acquittal but Republicans aren't done attacking each other

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is back in office after winning acquittal on impeachment charges over accusations of corruption and bribery

The Texas Tribune

Captivated by the historic trial, Texans respond to Paxton acquittal with delight, disappointment

Those disappointed by the Senate vote, blame political polarization. Those pleased with the acquittal say the evidence fell short.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Republicans say House managers failed to meet high burden of proof

Democrats, however, said their GOP colleagues “caved” to outside pressure in voting to acquit and return Ken Paxton to his job as attorney general.

The Independent UK

Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in his impeachment trial

A timeline of events that led to acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate

The Guardian - US

Texas’s impeached attorney general acquitted by fellow Republicans

Ken Paxton, impeached in May, has been found not guilty of bribery and dereliction of duty and may resume office

The Independent UK

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton escapes impeachment over corruption charges

Paxton had been accused of abusing his power to benefit himself and a Texas real estate investor

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