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Texas ranks ninth in the nation in teen pregnancy. But lawmakers have neglected to pass a bill expanding CHIP to cover contraceptives.
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The bill initially approved by the House aims to cool all of Texas’ prisons before 2029. But even if it is signed into law, the lockups will only be air conditioned if lawmakers provide specific funds for installation.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has said he intends to sign the abortion bill into law.
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After Texas House Rejects Senate Changes, 'Constitutional Carry' Of Handguns Bill Heads To CommitteeHouse Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun.
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Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
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Previously, the Senate approved a bill that would ask for an election if cities decide to reduce law enforcement budgets.
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Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has signaled that he is looking forward to signing the bill.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has called for expanding the state's civic education curriculum, but the House and Senate are quickly advancing bills that would restrict the discussion of current events and public policy in the classroom and prohibit critical race theory in public schools.
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Two of the most-attended churches in Lubbock were advocates for the ordinance.
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Locals are also brainstorming incentives, sending out emergency cellphone alerts, running clinics in workplace break rooms and hanging sign-up sheets in churches.