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Mexico files diplomatic complaint over Gov. Greg Abbott’s floating border barriers

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How an old law found new life in lawsuit seeking to revoke approval of abortion pill

Anti-abortion advocates are trying to revive the long-dormant 1873 Comstock Act, which banned mailing of anything related to abortion or contraception.
Uvalde School Shooting

Uvalde officials want public records on 2022 shooting released

According to The Texas Tribune, the records include incident reports, ballistic reports, and bodycam footage.
Elections

How Texas counts ballots and keeps elections secure

From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections.
Texas Tribune

Dallas, El Paso veterans’ facilities will get $442 million in upgrades

The funds will help expand the Dallas facility into a long-term spinal cord injury treatment center and pay for a new health care facility in El Paso.
Texas Tribune

Texas AG responds to report of leaving home during subpoena serve

In an affidavit, a process server said Ken Paxton tried evading him as he attempted to deliver a subpoena from an abortion fund’s lawsuit.
Texas Tribune

El Paso joins Gov. Greg Abbott in busing migrants to New York City

The Democrat-led city sent 35 migrants from Venezuela as New York officials have complained that Abbott’s busing is straining city services.
Texas Tribune

How the end of Roe and the Uvalde school shooting could reshape the race for Texas governor

A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state.
Texas Tribune

A Texas abortion clinic survived decades of restrictions. The Supreme Court may finally put it out of business.

Abortion clinics have always had to adapt to changing laws and restrictions. But the Supreme Court seems poised to deliver the fatal blow they’ve been dodging.
Texas Tribune

Republicans flip U.S. House seat in South Texas, historically a Democratic stronghold

Mayra Flores, a Republican, won a special election to fill the unexpired term of U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela. Another election will be held in November.
Politics

Largely aligned on policy, candidates in Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor push their experience

The winner will face a tough challenge against Republican incumbent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott intervened to put a positive spin on Texas' power grid

He's been heavily involved in positive public messaging about the grid’s winter readiness, but the data aren't rosy — and experts fear the grid could fail again.