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In a blistering letter to members, the president of Texans for Lawsuit Reform called out by name the lawmakers he said stifled TLR’s agenda and all but promised to take them on in primary campaigns next March. Via Houston Chronicle: bit.ly/45ijKas

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, the East Texas man whose execution was delayed last year after his case became a political lightning rod that shook up the state’s judicial system. bit.ly/4era1Bn

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New: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, whose case became a political lightning rod last year. OAG took over the case in June — an unusual move, criminal defense attorneys said. More here Texas Tribune: texastribune.org/2025/06/17/tex…

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Texas Attorney General Texas Tribune In response to Paxton's request, a judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now. Roberson's attorney argues that the court can't do that because he has a pending appeal.

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Texas Attorney General Texas Tribune Here’s a statement from Joe Moody, who chaired the House committee that led the effort last year to get Roberson a new trial and that delayed his execution:

<a href="/TXAG/">Texas Attorney General</a> <a href="/TexasTribune/">Texas Tribune</a> Here’s a statement from <a href="/moodyforelpaso/">Joe Moody</a>, who chaired the House committee that led the effort last year to get Roberson a new trial and that delayed his execution:
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House Bill 229 enforces a definition of sex based on the reproductive system someone was born with. The definition could now be applied across state statute, leaving trans Texans rushing to understand what exactly will change as a result of this law. bit.ly/4mVZnGi

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This session, vaccine-hesitant parents successfully lobbied and won easier access to the vaccine exemption form and state lawmakers narrowly clarified Texas’ near-total abortion bans to give doctors more confidence in performing life-saving abortions. bit.ly/4kzH0FH

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Big news: 20 more speakers are joining the TribFest lineup! Don’t miss three days of bold ideas and inspiring conversations, Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin. See the speaker list and get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025-x… #TribFest25

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We’re hosting a series of events focused on the major policy debates of the 2025 legislative session! We’ll be in San Antonio tomorrow to talk with state legislators about what new laws mean for Texans in San Antonio and surrounding communities. RSVP: trib.it/fa1CMj

We’re hosting a series of events focused on the major policy debates of the 2025 legislative session! We’ll be in San Antonio tomorrow to talk with state legislators about what new laws mean for Texans in San Antonio and surrounding communities. RSVP: trib.it/fa1CMj
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As Texas sets to crack down on the recreational use of cannabis, state leaders are opting to invest in another plant with purported medicinal benefits – a psychedelic called ibogaine. bit.ly/4mYiKOW

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Students and educators, save big on TribFest tickets! Exclusive student-only events, career-boosting networking opportunities, and tickets for just $65 — 80% off GA. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead. Get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025-x…

Students and educators, save big on TribFest tickets! Exclusive student-only events, career-boosting networking opportunities, and tickets for just $65 — 80% off GA. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead. Get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025-x…
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Legislators enacted a slew of bills this session aimed at curbing Texas’ home prices and rents, which reached new peaks in recent years as the state gained hundreds of thousands of new residents and its economy boomed. bit.ly/3FYq5gU

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In 2024, Border Patrol’s El Paso sector was the deadliest place for migrants to cross along the entire southern border. The death toll increased exponentially since 2022, when the city of El Paso joined Operation Lone Star. bit.ly/3TgRmOV

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On June 24, we’ll be in San Angelo to recap the major policy debates of the 2025 legislative session! In two conversations, hear from West Texas and rural legislators — and the Tribune’s regions team — about what the session means for rural Texans. RSVP: trib.it/FMslCI

On June 24, we’ll be in San Angelo to recap the major policy debates of the 2025 legislative session! In two conversations, hear from West Texas and rural legislators — and the Tribune’s regions team — about what the session means for rural Texans. RSVP: trib.it/FMslCI