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  Texas prisoners, including death row inmates, may be able to vote under little-known elections law

  texastribune.org - Lauren McGaughy

  Texas elections law says state prison inmates who are appealing their convictions are eligible to register. Many lawyers and voting rights advocates …

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  Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race, but can he win?

  texastribune.org - By Matthew Choi

  The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing. WASHINGTON — …

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  23 hours ago

  Ken Paxton sues TikTok for violating new Texas social media law

  texastribune.org - By Pooja Salhotra

  The attorney general argues that the popular short form video app has not complied with a new state law that seeks to protect children who are active …

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  23 hours ago

  Doctors are boycotting Texas conferences over abortion restrictions

  texastribune.org - Ronnie Cohen

  A breast cancer surgeon has created a California alternative to a major Texas event, while other medical conferences have left Louisiana and …

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  Animal welfare advocates will plead with Texas lawmakers to help cities control stray pet population

  texastribune.org - By Berenice Garcia

  One group estimated more than 568,000 cats and dogs entered shelters in 2023. About 82,000 cats and dogs were euthanized. Subscribe to The Y’all — a …

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  Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

  texastribune.org - By María Méndez and Texas Tribune Staff

  Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House …