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Business & Economy · United StatesTexas Governor-Elect Vows New Laws on Data Centers
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa announced plans to introduce new legislation protecting residents from the impact of data centers. The move comes as the industry has expanded into rural areas lacking protective regulations.
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Politics · United StatesTexas AG-elect Johnson to stop suing out-of-state doctors over abortion pills
Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson announced he will cease suing out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas. This reverses a key enforcement strategy of his predecessor, Ken Paxton, and is seen as a move to ease access to abortion medication.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Rep. Harrison seeks to limit incoming governor's powers
Texas state Representative Brian Harrison has called on Governor Greg Abbott to convene a special legislative session. Harrison wants to limit the emergency powers of Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa before she is sworn in, citing concerns about unchecked authority.
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Politics · United StatesUndercover Videos Released on James Talarico Before Midterms
Undercover videos released by the O'Keefe Media Group one day before the midterm elections feature individuals claiming James Talarico's moderate public stance is a campaign strategy. The tapes allege he holds progressive positions privately.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico attends Muslim community event in Texas
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico met with the Muslim Democrat Caucus of Irving, Texas. He has previously supported bills to allow imams and other non-Christian officiants to perform marriage ceremonies in the state.
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Gina Hinojosa sues Greg Abbott over Elon Musk communications
State Representative Gina Hinojosa has filed a lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott, seeking to inspect unredacted communications between the governor's office and Elon Musk. The communications have been classified as confidential due to their sensitive nature.
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Politics · United StatesEric Flores campaign seeks removal of billboard funded by rival
Republican congressional candidate Eric Flores has demanded the removal of a billboard in Brownsville, Texas, that features his image with President Donald Trump. The billboard was funded by the campaign of Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores's opponent, who claims the sign could cause voter confusion.
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Politics · United StatesMusk Donated $158 Million to PAC Supporting Ken Paxton
Elon Musk donated $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund PAC in September. The super PAC then funneled the money to a Texas PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The contributions represent a significant return to political funding for Musk.
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Politics · United StatesTalarico ad criticises Biden on border, draws union fire
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico released a campaign ad stating he "called out Joe Biden for failing us on the border." The ad has drawn criticism from the National Border Patrol Union, which claims Talarico does not support border security.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico Explains Past Controversial Comments
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico defended past statements on God's gender, capitalism, and the abolition of ICE during a CNN-hosted town hall. He stated his 'God is nonbinary' comment was meant to be provocative and that his capitalism remarks were taken out of context.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton says Greg Abbott is 'struggling' in leaked audio
Leaked audio attributed to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suggests Governor Greg Abbott is struggling in his reelection bid. Paxton also reportedly conceded that Republicans could lose seats in the Texas Legislature. Polling data indicates tight races for governor and US Senate.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico denies mental health claims after right-wing smear
A conspiracy theory alleging Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was treated for a mental breakdown at a facility in Ohio has been debunked. Talarico stated he had the flu, and the facility confirmed he was never a patient.
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Politics · United StatesWillie Nelson endorses Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate
Country music star Willie Nelson has endorsed Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. The endorsement is part of a new campaign effort called 'Rural Texans for Talarico,' focusing on issues important to rural communities.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton admits less campaign control in leaked audio
Leaked audio from a private fundraising lunch reveals Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitting he feels he has less control over his U.S. Senate campaign, stating its direction comes from Washington D.C. This is the second leaked recording from the same event.
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Trump calls Ken Paxton 'pain in the ass' at Texas rally
Donald Trump called Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "a pain in the ass" during a rally in Denton, Texas. The comment came after reports of leaked audio where Paxton allegedly criticized a recent Republican convention headlined by Trump.
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Politics · United StatesDallas to Keep Flock Cameras Online After Funding Pause
Dallas will continue using over 300 Flock Safety cameras for at least 90 days following a company decision to pause payments. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott froze state funding for the surveillance devices, prompting discussions between Dallas police and Flock's CEO.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
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Politics · United StatesPaxton defends plea deal in child sex abuse case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defended his office's plea deal in a child sex abuse case involving Adam Hoffman. Paxton stated the defendant served 60 days, but some reports indicate he served 29 or 30 days. The plea deal reportedly did not require the defendant to register as a sex offender.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Republican Bo French faced scrutiny for execution calls
Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French is facing scrutiny for social media posts calling for the execution of political opponents. A CNN KFile investigation uncovered posts from French advocating for the execution of former President Barack Obama and other officials.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican Bo French's racist UT post draws bipartisan condemnation
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo mocking South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. Republican leaders John Cornyn and Dustin Burrows condemned the post, and former adviser Karl Rove said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal.
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