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.
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Cities and school districts, move your elections – and November ballots will matter more than ever
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Ascension Providence expands Waco drive-thru testing site; both hospitals ban visitors
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Crum, B.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Hey Dan Patrick, my parents aren’t willing to die from coronavirus to save Starbucks
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Engel, M.
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03/26/20
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Coronavirus will hit Houston jails hard unless we release low-risk inmates and suspend arrests of nonviolent offenders
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San Antonio Express News
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Dettlaff, A.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Austin’s coronavirus stay-home order could swell utility bills
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Austin American Statesman
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Osbourne, H.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Guns, ammunition fly off Austin’s shelves as coronavirus pandemic deepens
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Austin American Statesman
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Wilson, M.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Officials fear coronavirus spread at Denton state home could overrun county’s medical facilities
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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More than 800,000 Texans are trying to apply for unemployment benefits as state pleads for patience
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Dallas Morning News
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DiFurio, D.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Their doctors think they have coronavirus. But without tests, they’re in a ‘no man’s land’
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dent, M.
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03/26/20
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4 doc(s)
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Are you trying to apply for unemployment in Texas? Coronavirus has swamped the system.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Saving lives vs. saving the economy. Texas fuels the coronavirus divide.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dent, M.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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‘Exponential’ increase in Texas unemployment benefit apps overwhelming state’s capacity to process claims
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Houston Chronicle
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Douglas, E.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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As protective supplies dwindle, health care workers in Houston begin a scrounge for safety
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Houston Chronicle
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Deam, J.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Virus spread could burn out by mid-May under stay-at-home order
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Houston Chronicle
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Ackerman, T.
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03/26/20
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5 doc(s)
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Coronavirus in Texas: State agency struggles with deluge of newly jobless
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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UT to postpone commencement, hold virtual ceremony in May
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Austin American Statesman
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Korte, L.
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03/26/20
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Texas sued over coronavirus-related abortion ban
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Austin-area districts prepare to close for remainder of school year amid coronavirus pandemic
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Austin American Statesman
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Taboada, M.
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03/26/20
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4 doc(s)
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In coronavirus fight, governors are doing their own thing
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Cornyn touts giant stimulus plan, even as he criticizes Democrats
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Austin American Statesman
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Recio, M.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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More bungled bid scoring forces Texas to cancel $10 billion of Medicaid contracts
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Are gun retailers essential? Some question whether shops can be shut down during shelter in place
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Dallas Morning News
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Morris, A.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Dallas County reports 78 more coronavirus cases — biggest one-day jump by far
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Dallas Morning News
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Brumfield, L.
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03/26/20
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5 doc(s)
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Abortion providers sue to block Texas’ ban on abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Dallas Morning News
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Mendez, M.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas seeks to allow the use of food stamps at restaurants during coronavirus
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Dallas Morning News
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Mendez, M.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Tarrant County confirms 19 more coronavirus cases, bringing total to 90
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Howland, J.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas asks USDA to let SNAP benefits be used at to-go restaurants due to coronavirus
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weinberg, T.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas in wake of coronavirus
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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03/26/20
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4 doc(s)
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Dallas County confirms 6th coronavirus death, single-day high of 78 new cases
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Stevenson, S.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Planned Parenthood sues over Gov. Abbott’s coronavirus abortion ban
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Houston Chronicle
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Blackman, J.
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03/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Power customers stung by coronavirus may get some help
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Houston Chronicle
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Sixel, L.
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03/26/20
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Wallace, J.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Are gun stores ‘essential’ businesses in Texas? Depends where you are
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Waller County judge backs off planned stay-at-home order, cites Trump’s message
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Houston Chronicle
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Lewis, B.
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03/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick elaborates on controversial Fox News comments about coronavirus
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San Antonio Express News
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Wallace, J.
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03/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Getting Serious: Shelter-in-place order a possible next step in effort to stop spread of COVID-19
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Lufkin Daily News
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Editorial
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas A&M to offer prorated credits for housing, dining; critical operations to continue
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Bryan Eagle
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Wiley, K.
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03/25/20
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San Angelo not declaring stay-in-place order; first local case of coronavirus confirmed
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Guadarrama, I.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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COVID-19 sample collection begins at drive-thru site
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Victoria Advocate
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Wilcox, J.
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03/25/20
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3 Victoria County residents confirmed to have COVID-19; virus likely spreading in community
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Victoria Advocate
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Wilcox, J.
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03/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Waco, McLennan County clarify, align shelter-in-place orders
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Crum, B.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Judge raises constitutional concerns with COVID-19 limits on court proceedings
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Copeland, M.
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03/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott asks Trump for a federal disaster declaration, aid for Texas amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott: Millions for COVID-19 response going to local health departments
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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03/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Gregg County issues voluntary shelter-at-home order
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Longview News-Journal
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Ferguson, J.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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We need help, Abbott tells Trump
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Coronavirus: Border lawmaker calls for special session
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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03/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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This is the time for Vaqueros to unite
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Bailey, G.
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03/25/20
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Nichols asks cities not to issue orders to shelter-in-place
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Lufkin Daily News
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Huff, J.
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03/25/20
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Governors Tell Outsiders From ‘Hot Zone’ to Stay Away as Virus Divides States
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New York Times
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Bosman, J.
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03/26/20
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As States Delay Primaries, June 2 Is Suddenly a Big Tuesday on the Calendar
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New York Times
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Gabriel, T.
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03/26/20
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Prisoner Executions Are Put Off Because of Pandemic
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Wall Street Journal
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Bravin, J.
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03/26/20
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Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott gives update on effort to contain COVID-19
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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03/25/20
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5 doc(s)
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Public hearing/formal meeting notice
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03/25/20
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