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Texas Usually Fights Austin At The Capitol; Lately, The Fight Is In The Courtroom

Audrey Mcglinchy, KUT

Posted on July 12, 2018 · The state versus city narrative is not new in Texas, but typically that tale unfurls during the legislative session.

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What’s The Business Case For Plastic Bags?

Florian Martin

Posted on July 6, 2018 · Retailer groups cheered the Texas Supreme Court decision to invalidate cities’ bag ban, but why do they like to give out free plastic bags?

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Party Politics, Ep. 63: Hispanic Texans On Pace To Become Largest Population Group In State By 2022

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 2, 2018 · Brandon and Jay talk about the Supreme Court moving in a conservative direction

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Posted on March 9, 2023 · Lawyers for four former employees who accused the attorney general of firing them for reporting alleged crimes to authorities say Paxton won’t agree to finalizing the deadline by the end of this legislative session.

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Ken Paxton wins third term as Texas Attorney General

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Posted on November 9, 2022 · Despite carrying heavy legal baggage, Republican incumbent Ken Paxton secures reelection.

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