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Hearings begin: What Texas lawmakers learned about the disastrous July Fourth flooding
The newly created Disaster Preparedness & Flooding committees in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate met jointly in Austin to hold hearings. While some lawmakers had anticipated asking questions of local Kerr County officials, it was quickly revealed that wasn't going to happen.

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame
At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame
Texas Lawmakers Begin Review of Catastrophic Floods That Killed at Least 135
Texas lawmakers on Wednesday were set to begin reviewing the July 4 floods that killed at least 135 people, a disaster that put local officials under scrutiny over why residents along the Guadalupe Ri...

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Poor coordination hampered flood response, Texas official tells lawmakers
Editorial: Texas is talking tax cuts. Illinois? More hikes.
Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway
"I stand in favor of doing all we can to protect the lives of our children while also protecting the liberty of adults," Abbott said.

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Texas Lawmakers Will Debate Flood Response, Redistricting and Other Issues
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States’ Redistricting Arms Race Could Upend the Midterms

Texas, Democrats and Trump

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Texas Democrats threaten walkout over Trump's redistricting push
Texas Democrats have threatened a walkout over President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map. Texas legislators began their special session on Tuesday. John C. Moritz, the chief political reporter for the Austin American-Statesman,

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Democrats vow to respond to Trump, Texas' redistricting plan
These Democrats could be targeted in the GOP's Texas redistricting push
GOP gerrymandering in Texas would only invite more partisan warfare
The partisan breakdown of the chamber today resembles the popular vote more closely than it has in decades: Republicans, who won 50.6 percent of all votes in House races in 2024, control slightly mor...

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Despite risks, Texas Republicans launch Trump-backed effort to redraw congressional lines
As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch
Democrats must counter Texas' redistricting 'cheating,' says Rep. Ritchie Torres
"To just simply stand by passively and allow Republicans to rig the process in their favor is actually a form of complicity. It's the opposite of protecting democracy," Torres told Morning Edition.

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Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.
Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting
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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman and Rachel Clarke, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — In critical minutes and hours when deadly flash floods hurtled down the Guadalupe River washing away children’s camps and RVs,
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Google Fiber to hold Austin hiring event Thursday as it expands into Central Texas

Austin has had Google Fiber in some of its neighborhoods for awhile now, but the company said Wednesday that it will hold a hiring event at its South Congress office building Thursday.

'Stop the Texas steal' protests against redistricting to begin at Capitol

The Texas House Redistricting Committee will hold three public meetings on the plan, and protests are set to continue throughout Texas with each one. Other "Stop the Texas Steal" protests will be at the University of Houston and Hereford University, per @howdypolitics.
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Spend a weekend in Austin to get a taste of the Texas capital's weird and wonderful offerings

Austin is definitely not a see-it-all-in-a-weekend kind of city, but over a few days, one can get a taste of all the Texas capital has to offer.

Exactly What to Eat, Drink and Do in Austin, Texas on One Perfect Day During Football Season

Longhorn football still reigns supreme in one of America’s most-buzzed-about cities, and if you find yourself there on college game day, here’s where to get yourself some breakfast tacos and

Texas emergency leaders admit shortcomings in July 4th flood response

Top emergency officials in Texas gathered at the Capitol during a special session to discuss the response to the catastrophic July 4th flood, ac
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Measles in Texas: Austin-Travis County wastewater surveillance detects traces of virus

Austin Public Health officials are encouraging Travis County residents to get up to date on their measles vaccinations after traces of the virus were detected through wastewater surveillance.

What to expect as Texas lawmakers return to Austin for special session

The Texas Legislature's special session starts Monday. Can lawmakers get everything done before it expires in 30 days?

When are Texas House redistricting public hearings going to be? Here's where, what to know

The Texas House is set to have public hearings about congressional redistricting around the state this week. Here's what to know.

TABC investigating security at Austin's Lit Lounge post-shooting

While Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission couldn't give specifics on the investigation into Lit Lounge, it confirmed it is ongoing.
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