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Texas A&M professor fired after viral video disputes termination

An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday called Abbott’s decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.

The Texas Tribune

Children’s literature professor fired by Texas university over ‘gender’ content

Texas A&M also removes two senior administrators from roles after student’s video sparked Republican pressure

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'No Sharia In Texas': Gov. Abbott Declares Ban After Imam's Viral Confrontation With Muslim Store Owners

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans Sharia law after an imam's viral video targeting Muslim stores. Supporters cheer, critics warn of fearmongering.

International Business Times UK

Texas voters have mixed views on redistricting and Trump’s megabill, poll finds

The statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions

The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.

The Texas Tribune

The Eyes of Chihuahua

The 20-story Torre Centinela looming over Juárez is part of a much larger AI-powered network that won’t stop at the U.S.-Mexico divide.

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Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified

Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table.

The Texas Tribune

Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

The Texas Tribune

Families of flood victims to join Texas governor for camp safety bill signing

The families of some of the children who died at Texas' Camp Mystic during catastrophic flooding two months ago are expected to join Gov. Greg Abbott for a ceremonial bill signing Friday

The Independent UK

This West Texas town's proof is in the banana pudding

More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s domestic troop deployments aren’t about crime – they’re about intimidation

The president is targeting Chicago in his latest bid to assert authority over Democratic governance and racial pluralism

The Guardian - US

Bill overhauling disaster emergency response misses final approval in Texas Senate

Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials.

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Texas Legislature ends second special session marked by new political maps, slew of conservative wins

Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry.

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Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.

A bill scrapping the state’s standardized test heads over to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. It would replace STAAR with three shorter tests at the beginning, middle and end of the year.

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Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse

Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.

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Texas lawmakers scrap new measure allowing late voter registration changes

Lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year allowing voters to update their address at the polls and immediately vote on elections tied to that new residence, as long as the move was within the county. This bill walks it back.

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Texas Legislature approves stiff penalties, fundraising limits for lawmakers who leave state to block bills

House members who freeze future legislation by fleeing Texas will face steeper fines, loss of seniority and committee posts, and limits on political fundraising.

The Independent UK

Most Americans oppose gerrymandering in new poll – unless their opponents do it first

Democratic leaders in California have launched a redistricting effort to counter Texas’s new congressional map

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: court ruling threatens to upend Trump’s tariffs; Kamala’s security detail revoked

Ruling is biggest blow yet to Trump’s tariffs; critics slam move against vice-president as ‘act of revenge’. Key US politics stories from Friday 29 August at a glance

The Texas Tribune

THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

Texas Observer

New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs

GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats

The governor was expected to sign off on the new district lines, which passed the Legislature last week and aim to flip five Democratic seats in the 2026 midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Three school districts temporarily blocked from complying with key parts of Texas’ DEI ban

A judge ruled the districts must avoid compliance with four previsions of SB 12, including a ban on clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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