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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
Texas Republicans’ own words backfired on them in gerrymandering ruling Dallas Morning News  Editorial 11/324/25 1 TX bill 16 doc(s)
Don’t be surprised a Trump judge struck down the Texas gerrymander Houston Chronicle  Editorial 11/324/25 5 doc(s)
The end is near for DART. Dallas has its fingerprints all over Dallas Morning News  Cothrum, D. 11/324/25  
Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett revives reelection bid after Texas congressional map is blocked Austin American Statesman  Russ, J. 11/324/25  
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Sharia courts in Texas Dallas Morning News  Ashford, A. 11/324/25 2 doc(s)
Dallas Fed analysis shows Texas economy is cooling Dallas Morning News  Bach, T. 11/324/25 3 doc(s)
Court ruling could have impact on primaries in state San Antonio Express News  Goldenstein, T. 11/324/25 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Lawyer says 'no rhyme or reason' for simultaneous filing of Camp Mystic lawsuits Austin American Statesman  Russ, J. 11/324/25 4 doc(s)
Fort Worth ISD trustees vote 7-1 to appeal state takeover Dallas Morning News  Ma, J. 11/324/25 3 doc(s)
In bid to boost 7 FWISD schools, district eyes successful DISD program Dallas Morning News  Ma, J. 11/324/25 4 doc(s)
Texas warns horse owners after EHV-1 outbreak tied to Waco barrel racing event Dallas Morning News  Ontiveros, M. 11/324/25 1 doc(s)
Fort Worth ISD board to appeal state takeover decision after 7-1 vote Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Allen, S. 11/324/25 3 doc(s)
Federal judge blocks Ten Commandments display at Texas school districts like Conroe ISD Houston Chronicle  Gilani, H. 11/324/25 1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
‘Monstrously broad’: Faith-based groups sue Ken Paxton over Texas investment law Houston Chronicle  Gilani, H. 11/324/25 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Abbott touts San Antonio as 'natural home' for Texas Cyber Command San Antonio Express News  Pink, S. 11/324/25 1 TX bill
Paxton files yet another frivolous lawsuit against his state’s best interests McAllen Monitor  Editorial 11/323/25 1 doc(s)
Texas Boosted Its Funding for Dementia Prevention, but Alzheimer’s Advocates Want More From State Leaders McAllen Monitor  Torres, R. 11/323/25 2 TX bill(s)
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms McAllen Monitor  Hanna, J. 11/323/25 7 doc(s)
Chevron to build 2.5-gigawatt data center power plant in West Texas by 2027 Midland Reporter Telegram  McEwen, M. 11/323/25  
Families ‘want answers’: Gilmer law firm representing Camp Mystic victim’s family in lawsuit Longview News-Journal  Green, J. 11/323/25 4 doc(s)
A&M reaches 80,000 enrollment milestone as admissions pause begins Bryan Eagle  Whitaker, S. 11/323/25  
Federal judges bar Texas redistricting maps being used, cite racial profiling El Paso Times  Martinez, A. 11/323/25 1 TX bill 14 doc(s)
Federal court blocks Texas’ 2025 congressional map Galveston Daily News  Greineisen, C. 11/323/25 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Austin Is Mourning the Loss of a Landmark: The ‘Dazed and Confused’ School Wall Street Journal  Findell, E. 11/324/25  
Trump Weighs Executive Order Targeting State AI Laws Wall Street Journal  Linskey, A. 11/324/25  

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