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
Jail measures to fight virus show promise	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	04/09/20	3 doc(s)
We’re 11th worst? Time to complete that Census form	Austin American Statesman	Editorial	04/09/20	1 doc(s)
Fifth Circuit fooled by Texas’ abortion ploy	Houston Chronicle	Editorial	04/09/20	5 doc(s)
Flirting with infection on Sundays	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
EPA’s roll back of clean air regulations will increase coronavirus risk	Houston Chronicle	Craft, E.	04/09/20	3 doc(s)
Churches have an obligation not to hold services until pandemic ends	Houston Chronicle	Boom, M.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
UT regents appoint business dean Jay Hartzell as interim president	Austin American Statesman	Hall, K.	04/09/20	1 doc(s)
With infection projections in flux, Austin health officials prepare for the worst	Austin American Statesman	Wilson, M.	04/09/20	7 doc(s)
Lawmakers call for delay in critical vote on I-35 overhaul amid coronavirus fears	Austin American Statesman	Jankowski, P.	04/09/20	4 doc(s)
Bernie Sanders drops bid for White House, paving way for Joe Biden to win Democratic nomination	Dallas Morning News	Benning, T.	04/09/20
As coronavirus projections improve, what will it take for Texas to return to normal?	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dent, M.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
Coronavirus’ acceleration rate slows in Texas. Here’s what you need to do next	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	04/09/20	6 doc(s)
COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes raise questions about transparency, safety of elderly residents	Houston Chronicle	Foxhall, E.	04/09/20	3 doc(s)
In a first, Texas Supreme Court goes live on YouTube	Austin American Statesman	Lindell, C.	04/09/20
Coronavirus in Texas: Abbott sued over order limiting personal bonds for some inmates	Austin American Statesman	Autullo, R.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will increase coronavirus testing	Austin American Statesman	Cobler, N.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
We Are Blood collects plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat sick with virus	Austin American Statesman	Osbourne, H.	04/09/20
Governor Greg Abbott declares golf courses non-essential businesses, will be closed during COVID-19 pandemic	Dallas Morning News	Kazlowski, M.	04/09/20	1 doc(s)
Dallas County reports 63 new coronavirus cases, 20th death; Tarrant County reports 19th death	Dallas Morning News	Garrett, R.	04/09/20	4 doc(s)
Texas abortion ban: Providers push back against appeals court’s ruling in lower court	Dallas Morning News	Mendez, M.	04/09/20	7 doc(s)
D-FW company will make 2 million masks a week for Texas, Gov. Abbott says	Dallas Morning News	Morris, A.	04/09/20	5 doc(s)
Is church closed or not? At first, you couldn’t tell from Tarrant County’s weak order	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Kennedy, B.	04/09/20	3 doc(s)
Texas reports first death of prisoner with COVID-19	Houston Chronicle	Gill, J.	04/09/20
KIPP, YES Prep campuses to remain closed for rest of school year	Houston Chronicle	Webb, S.	04/09/20	1 doc(s)
Pastors and mayor urge Houstonians to stay home on Easter Sunday: 'It's not about the building'	Houston Chronicle	Downen, R.	04/09/20	1 doc(s)
Texas Workforce Commission relying on tech from the 1980s as jobless claims overwhelm system	Houston Chronicle	Douglas, E.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
Critics urge feds to pull plug on Texas bullet train, citing uncertainties caused by pandemic	Houston Chronicle	Begley, D.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott downplays Texas testing gap, touts deals for medical supplies	Houston Chronicle	Blackman, J.	04/09/20
Harris County judges sue Gov. Abbott over order barring some jail releases	Houston Chronicle	Banks, G.	04/09/20	2 doc(s)
Texas A&M System to launch TV series on COVID-19	Houston Chronicle	Britto, B.	04/09/20
Reports: Children are in 23½ hour-a-day lockup at Harris County juvenile facility amid COVID-19	Houston Chronicle	Banks, G.	04/09/20	4 doc(s)
Rio Grande Valley university students fighting on virulent coronavirus front line	San Antonio Express News	MacCormack, J.	04/09/20
KIPP Public Schools says coronavirus closure will last all semester thanks to COVID-19	San Antonio Express News	McBride, A.	04/09/20	3 doc(s)
At this critical time, how can Texas keep refusing Medicaid expansion?	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Editorial	04/08/20	3 doc(s)
Analysis: A fast drop for the Texas economy — and for the state budget	Bryan Eagle	Ramsey, R.	04/08/20	1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Deregulation of the medical community can make access easier for patients	Victoria Advocate	O'Connor, E.	04/08/20	4 doc(s)
Rural hospitals way overdue for state, federal assistance as COVID surge approaches	Waco Tribune Herald	Henderson, J.	04/08/20	2 doc(s)
State reps ask Department of Transportation to drop high-speed rail project	Bryan Eagle	Staff	04/08/20	2 doc(s)
Coronavirus is spreading in Texas nursing homes. But the state won't share the details.	Bryan Eagle	Walters, E.	04/08/20	7 doc(s)
Coronavirus in Texas: State parks ordered closed in ongoing effort to slow infection rate	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Moritz, J.	04/08/20	1 doc(s)
UTEP approves satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading option for spring due to coronavirus	El Paso Times	Smith, M.	04/08/20
Texas Democrats' lawsuit: Let everyone vote by mail during coronavirus outbreak	El Paso Times	Moritz, J.	04/08/20	3 doc(s)
Coronavirus in El Paso: Where does county stand on COVID-19 testing?	El Paso Times	Dearman, E.	04/08/20	4 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott announces closure of Texas parks, historic sites	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Gay, D.	04/08/20	3 doc(s)
County Judge Nathaniel Moran extends Smith County stay at home order to April 30	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Miller, T.	04/08/20	2 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice			04/08/20

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