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The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
After abortion ban, Texas added resources for needy families. Or did it? Dallas Morning News  Editorial 07/213/24 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
For pregnant women, Texas has become a dangerous place San Antonio Express News  Editorial 07/213/24 1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
If Democrats are ever to win again in Texas, the party must do these things. Austin American Statesman  Bell, C. 07/213/24  
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces $1.4 billion settlement with Meta over data privacy concerns Austin American Statesman  Gore, H. 07/213/24 6 doc(s)
Search our map of child care deserts that have families struggling for providers Dallas Morning News  Olivares, V. 07/213/24 1 doc(s)
Storms wreaked havoc on Houston power infrastructure. CenterPoint wants customers to foot the bill. Houston Chronicle  Hao, C. 07/213/24 2 doc(s)
TXDOT planning buyout of Texas 288 toll lanes in early October, lower rates possible Houston Chronicle  Begley, D. 07/213/24 1 doc(s)
When do Texas college students return to campus? Move-in, start dates for 12 universities Austin American Statesman  Simmerman, A. 07/213/24  
Earthquakes felt in D-FW likely induced by oil and gas operations, researcher says Dallas Morning News  Kersh, L. 07/213/24 1 doc(s)
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with TX over unauthorized scanning of photos on Facebook Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Joyner, J. 07/213/24 3 doc(s)
Four-year college apps to open after ApplyTexas fixes glitches from site's relaunch Houston Chronicle  Ketterer, S. 07/213/24 3 doc(s)
Texas secures $1.4B settlement with Meta over Facebook facial recognition technology Houston Chronicle  Wermund, B. 07/213/24 6 doc(s)
Texas senators expose electricity grid problems during Beryl, but solutions are not easy Houston Chronicle  Tomlinson, C. 07/213/24  
In Austin speech, Joe Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits to combat 'extreme opinions' San Antonio Express News  McKinley, E. 07/213/24  
In Texas, Joe Biden shows his longstanding bond with Black leaders and voters Houston Chronicle  Wallace, J. 07/213/24 4 doc(s)
The Railroad Commission shuts in 2 disposal wells after earthquakes Midland Reporter Telegram  Hawes, T. 07/212/24 1 doc(s)
Activist protests against CPS system at Brazos County Courthouse Bryan Eagle  Lawson, E. 07/212/24  
Meta Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy Violations New York Times  Kang, C. 07/213/24  
Free Speech Includes the Right to Boycott Israel Wall Street Journal  Shuchman, D. 07/213/24  
Meta Settles Texas’ Facial-Recognition Case for $1.4 Billion Wall Street Journal  Seal, D. 07/213/24  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     07/213/24  

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