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Analysis: Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

In a victory for Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, at least nine House Republicans appeared to have lost their primaries on Tuesday evening. Another eight members, at least, were …

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Texas launches new property tax incentive program to lure new businesses

Texas on Thursday launched a new economic incentives program intended to bring new companies and jobs to the state, replacing a prior job creation system that lawmakers phased out after complaints …

Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional

A sweeping new Texas law aimed at undermining the ability of the state’s bluer urban areas to enact progressive policies is unconstitutional, a Travis County judge ruled Wednesday. State …

How ERCOT is narrowly getting through an extreme summer — and how experts say it could do better

After months of unrelenting heat during a particularly sweltering summer , the Texas power grid’s ability to meet high electricity demand hit shaky ground Aug. 17. With power production …

“Let’s clean house”: Paxton tells supporters to lead charge in removing his Republican rivals who impeached him

PLANO — Ken Paxton , the state’s embattled suspended attorney general, took jabs at his political opponents — including members of his own party — during a rare public …

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14-year-old girl shot while playing hide-and-seek in Louisiana

A teen girl was shot and wounded while playing hide-and-seek in Louisiana over the weekend, police said Monday. The 14-year-old girl, who has not been publicly identified, was shot in the back of the …

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