“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.
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After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training on how to legally provide abortions
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say pregnancy complications are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.
Lecturer no longer teaching at Texas State University after expletive-filled message goes public
The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.
Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
Families filed applications for more than 42,000 students on the opening day of submissions. The application period will close March 17.
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