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The U.S. Postal Service changed when mail is postmarked as it's being processed – which could cause issues with time-sensitive mail like ballots and taxes. But, advocates worry the change could also lead to a loss of coverage and access to services, especially for people with disabilities.

The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday finalized a tentative opinion issued in September that no longer requires soon-to-be lawyers to attend a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. The power to approve those law schools now rests with the state's highest civil court.

The Texas Education Agency received more than 350 complaints involving teachers and staff who commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants state agencies to implement new "strong anti-fraud measures" to a program that providers financial support to eligible families to pay for child care. It comes after the Trump administration froze federal funding to Child Care Services programs after a viral video claimed widespread fraud in Minnesota.

A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors, ruling state law does not grant him authority to impose blanket requirements.

Texas is set to receive the largest award from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program — with federal officials awarding $1.4 billion to the state over five years. The state received millions more in funding that it asked for in its application.

Senate Bill 8 goes into effect next month, requiring Texas sheriff's offices that operate jails to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some immigration advocates say it'll increase fear in migrant communities.

A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors' First Amendment rights.

Texas Attorney General Paxton's filing comes in response to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters' lawsuit against him and Gov. Greg Abbott last month.

Years of budget reductions have left the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality struggling to investigate complaints, with over 1,000 cases stuck in backlog.