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Texas Senate acquits state Attorney General Ken Paxton in impeachment trial

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 16, 2023 · Paxton, who has been suspended, faced 16 articles of impeachment tied to allegations that he abused his office to protect a political donor. The Senate vote reinstates Paxton as attorney general.

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Paxton trial day 2: Former deputy details why he went to the FBI, left Paxton’s office

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 6, 2023 · Former top deputy Jeff Mateer said his relationship with Paxton soured after he ignored warnings from colleagues about his relationship with Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.

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Embattled but defiant, suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters impeachment trial today

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 5, 2023 · Three months after being suspended from his duties as the state’s top prosecutor, the Texas Senate will begin what could be a weeks-long hearing to decide whether Paxton will be permanently removed from office.

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What to expect at the start of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 5, 2023 · Early issues to be decided will be whether the “prior-term doctrine” prohibits most of the charges from going forward and whether Paxton himself can be made to testify.

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FAQ: Why have abortion services already halted in Texas?

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on June 27, 2022 · On Friday, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, abortions in Texas ceased despite the fact that the state’s trigger law banning the procedure has not yet gone into effect.

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Here’s what you need to know about the heat wave gripping Texas

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Will we be getting a break from the heat anytime soon? That depends on how you define “soon.”

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The Texas election audit Trump encouraged, then called ‘weak’, enters a new stage

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Laura Rice, Texas Standard

Posted on December 14, 2021 · Auditors are now asking for information from four urban counties, including one that went for Trump. Trump won the state in 2020.

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Beto O’Rourke enters the race for Texas governor

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard

Posted on November 15, 2021 · The former El Paso congressman announced his candidacy on Monday, becoming the first Democrat to join the crowded race.

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Abbott signs bill limiting transgender youth participation on public school sports teams

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on October 25, 2021 · The measure prohibits trans children and teens from playing on teams that align with their gender identity. LGBTQ+ rights groups in Texas and families of trans children say they are looking into legal options to challenge the bill.

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Texas House passes measure limiting trans youth sport participation

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on October 15, 2021 · The bill requiring Texas public school athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth appears poised to become law.

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Mike Collier announces bid for the lieutenant governor

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on October 4, 2021 · The Houston-area Democrat has officially announced his candidacy. He will face Matthew Dowd in a Democratic primary race.

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Transgender children and their parents say they feel ‘abused’ as Gov. Abbott prioritizes bill targeting trans athletes

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on September 29, 2021 · The Texas Legislature is now in round three of this year’s special sessions. Back on their priority agenda is a controversial measure that would restrict which sports teams transgender student athletes can play on.

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Exclusive: Greg Abbott Says Republicans Are In ‘No Mood For Additional Compromise’ Over Voting Bill

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on July 15, 2021 · In an interview with the Standard, the governor says he’ll call “special session after special session” until the Republican-backed legislation passes.

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‘Texas CDC’ Will Aim To Improve Statewide Response To Pandemics

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on June 14, 2021 · The new state agency will focus on growing a skilled workforce, increasing capacity for testing and improving data collection and analysis.

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George Floyd Act Mostly Fails In Texas Legislature, After Being ‘Chopped Up’ Into Smaller Bills

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on May 26, 2021 · Opposition to the omnibus bill’s provisions came mostly from police unions who fought against the removal of “qualified immunity” that protects officers from civil lawsuits.

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Despite Lifted Restrictions, Most Texas Restaurants Plan To Continue Masking And Other COVID-19 Precautions

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard

Posted on March 8, 2021 · The head of the Texas Restaurant Association says 74% of the group’s members will require staff to keep masks on. Many will urge guests to do the same.

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Across Texas, Extreme Cold Brings Rolling Blackouts, Traffic Accidents And Business Closures

Rhonda Fanning, Texas Standard / Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard

Posted on February 15, 2021 · Some parts of the state have seen colder temperatures and more snow than they have in decades.

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Friday’s Senate Debate A Chance For Cornyn And Hegar To Reintroduce Themselves To Voters

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on October 9, 2020 · “People still don’t have an opinion of these candidates,” says Renée Cross of the University of Houston’s Hobby School. “This debate should give an opportunity for the voters to become much more aware of the candidates and their stances.”

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Texas A&M, Baylor Lead State Universities In COVID-19 Cases

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Michael Marks, Texas Standard / Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard

Posted on September 4, 2020 · Houston Chronicle reporter Brittany Britto says schools are disciplining some students who don’t obey COVID-19 guidelines.

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