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Texas Gov. Abbott asks government to reimburse state for $11B spent to secure southern border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the federal government to reimburse his state for the more than $11 billion of taxpayer money it has spent on border security over the past four years.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 10h

Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Chron on MSN · 10h

Gov. Abbott calls on Congress to pay back Texas for $11.1B spent on border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent letters on Thursday to U.S. congressional leaders requesting the federal government reimburse Texas for the $11.1 billion the state has spent on border security. In the letters,

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House

Houston Chronicle · 9h

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 6h

Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

Yahoo · 8h

Texas House blocks Dems from leading committees

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

Ken Paxton, State Bar of Texas

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Texas' Bar Association Drops Lawsuit Against AG Ken Paxton Over 2020 Election Challenge

The State Bar of Texas is dropping efforts to discipline Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations that his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to professional miscondu

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 13h

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 14h

State Bar of Texas commission moves to drop ethics complaint against AG Ken Paxton

The state bar’s Commission for Lawyer Discipline has asked the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss its ethics complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The commission filed a motion Wednesday asking the court to dismiss the case as moot.

Arkansas State hosts Texas State following Pope’s 25-point game

Texas State plays the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Tylan Pope scored 25 points in the Bobcats' 89-74 victory against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

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East Texas state Rep. Cole Hefner pushes bill seeking $11 billion reimbursement for border costs

East Texas state Rep. Cole Hefner filed a bill demanding that U.S Congress reimburse the state of Texas for money spent securing the southern border. HCR 51 demands that congress reimburse the state ...

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State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential ‘Texas Two-Step’ for school financing amid SAISD heating concerns

Texas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) is familiar with and understands the district's challenges. Bernal’s District 123 represents a large amount of SAISD schools.

Pope has 25 as Texas State downs Louisiana 89-74

Led by Tylan Pope's 25 points, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 89-74 on Thursday night.

Hokies Land Texas State Defensive End Ben Bell via Transfer Portal

Virginia Tech bulked up its defensive line Thursday night with the addition of Texas State defensive end transfer Ben Bell. ...

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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida

A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.

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Texas vs Ohio State grades: Low marks for offense, As on defense, but what about coaching?

ARLINGTON — Texas football went to the wire with Ohio State in its College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday at AT&T ...

College football national championship odds: Ohio State, Texas, Oregon early favorites

Who will win the college football national championship next season? Look at early odds for every team, with Ohio State and ...

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2026 college football national championship odds: Where Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame stand

Ohio State looked mostly dominant through its College Football Playoff championship run, but the Buckeyes are not favored to ...

National championship odds 2025: Ohio State favored for return to top with Texas, Oregon right behind

Notre Dame 34-23to cap off the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and win the program's first national title since ...

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...

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