Daily Legislative Clipping Service for September 17, 2025Select another date

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
Texas intent on killing Robert Roberson, despite mounting evidence of innocence San Antonio Express News  Editorial 09/17/25 3 doc(s)
Lawmakers acted after Central Texas floods — but not enough Austin American Statesman  Eckhardt, S. 09/17/25 5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Dallas County Republicans vote to hand-count March primary election day ballots Dallas Morning News  McManus, T. 09/17/25  
Charlie Kirk's killing adds to rising security concerns among Texas politicians Houston Chronicle  Goldenstein, T. 09/17/25  
Students, supporters turn UTSA vigil for Charlie Kirk into call to action San Antonio Express News  Manno, M. 09/17/25  
Texas Tech student Greg Abbott blasted for mocking Charlie Kirk is jailed, no longer enrolled Austin American Statesman  Wermund, B. 09/17/25  
Texas State student no longer enrolled after video mocking Charlie Kirk death Dallas Morning News  Kyle, M. 09/17/25 1 doc(s)
Colin Allred touts support from Black elected leaders as Democratic Senate race heats up Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 09/17/25  
After Kirk's shooting, Texas leaders form panel to investigate bias in higher education Houston Chronicle  Kepner, L. 09/17/25 3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles earns $173K bonus in second evaluation from appointed board Houston Chronicle  Menchaca, M. 09/17/25  
Open government affects lives McAllen Monitor  Shannon, K. 09/16/25 1 TX bill
Texas legislative committees will study freedom of speech on college campuses in wake of Charlie Kirk killing Longview News-Journal  Runnels, A. 09/16/25 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)

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