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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
Abbott molding state’s top court in his image Houston Chronicle  Editorial 01/09/25  
North Texas preps for disruptions amid forecast that calls for snow, wintry mix Dallas Morning News  Ferguson, L. 01/09/25  
Gov. Greg Abbott said to be exploring deal to send Houston water to West Texas Houston Chronicle  Wermund, B. 01/09/25 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Top Texas Medical Board doctor exits after GOP pressure campaign over Planned Parenthood ties Houston Chronicle  Goldenstein, T. 01/09/25  
Emergency response crews staging in Dallas area ahead of winter storm Dallas Morning News  Harper, K. 01/09/25  
Texas’ college access needs accountability for outcomes Dallas Morning News  Hooper, D. 01/09/25 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Winter storm in DFW: TX Gov. Greg Abbott gives update on Cotton Bowl, power grid, roads Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 01/09/25 2 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott appoints losing DA candidate Dan Simons to serve as Harris County judge Houston Chronicle  Hensley, N. 01/09/25  
Houston City Council has denied CenterPoint's latest rate hike application. What happens next? Houston Chronicle  Hao, C. 01/09/25 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments in AG's efforts to close El Paso's Annunciation House El Paso Times  Martinez, A. 01/08/25 8 doc(s)
At Tyler stop, Ken Paxton urges East Texas representatives to support GOP's choice for Texas House speaker Tyler Morning Telegraph  Harrell, K. 01/08/25  
With winter biting down, Gov. Abbott activates emergency resources Wichita Falls Record News  Choate, T. 01/08/25  
Legislative session just around the corner Lufkin Daily News  Ashby, T. 01/08/25 5 TX bill(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     01/09/25  

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