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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 must raise the bar for vetting foster care employees Dallas Morning News  Editorial 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
If Roe v. Wade goes, Texas needs robust abortion debate, not a prepackaged ban Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
If Supreme Court scraps Roe, there’s only 1 way to protect Texas abortion rights. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 05/04/22 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
There’s a solution to the education crisis. It’s simpler than you think Dallas Morning News  Williams, A. 05/04/22  
What American mothers really need Houston Chronicle  Renki, M. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
Dallas ISD school named for county’s first Black judge is progress, but not the destination Dallas Morning News  Bedford, I. 05/01/22  
Abortion would be illegal in Texas if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade Austin American Statesman  Mekelburg, M. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Shock waves as leak shows Supreme Court poised to nullify Roe v. Wade and abortion rights Dallas Morning News  Gillman, T. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 9 doc(s)
Thousands flock to Supreme Court to protest leaked draft opinion suggesting Roe will be overturned Dallas Morning News  Caldwell, E. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Why Texas is a bellwether for the nation Fort Worth Star-Telegram  McCarthy, C. 05/04/22 3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
After almost 50 years opposing Roe v. Wade, longtime anti-abortion advocate ‘hopeful’ Houston Chronicle  Ketterer, S. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abortion access is already nearly impossible in Texas. It’s about to get a lot harder. Houston Chronicle  Goldenstein, T. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
Retired Houston OB-GYN shares harrowing stories of abortions before Roe v. Wade decision Houston Chronicle  Gill, J. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
‘Huge potential’: Alamo Heights agrees to work with TxDOT on Broadway project without lane reductions San Antonio Express News  Rodriguez, M. 05/04/22  
Texas National Guard guidance discouraging soldiers from saving drowning migrants draws scrutiny Austin American Statesman  Barragan, J. 05/04/22  
UT Austin releases 10-year plan to become 'highest impact' public research university Austin American Statesman  Menchaca, M. 05/04/22 1 doc(s)
An America Without Roe v. Wade Will Be a Dark Place Dallas Morning News  Goldberg, M. 05/04/22 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Here are the key differences between Mississippi’s abortion law and Texas’ Senate Bill 8 Dallas Morning News  Hollers, B. 05/04/22 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Texas abortion advocacy groups plan future steps if Supreme Court opinion is finalized Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Hartley, J. 05/04/22 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Texas politicians react to leaked SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Cardona, M. 05/04/22 3 doc(s)
Republicans champion Texas as an anti-abortion state, but it’s not that simple Houston Chronicle  Harris, C. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
Austin abortion rights march evokes 1970s feelings: ‘Time to dissent!’ Houston Chronicle  Scherer, J. 05/04/22 1 doc(s)
Texas poised to outlaw nearly all abortions if Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade Houston Chronicle  Scherer, J. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Apple, Amazon among Texas companies that promise to help employees get abortions despite trigger law Houston Chronicle  Tomlinson, C. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Conroe ISD to submit plans for virtual campus Houston Chronicle  Swinnerton, J. 05/04/22 1 TX bill
Change trains: Mexico favors N. Mexico over Texas Houston Chronicle  Stevenson, M. 05/04/22 1 doc(s)
Trump-shaped court appears poised to overturn Roe — and take away rights protected for nearly 50 years Houston Chronicle  Grieder, E. 05/04/22 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
As public support for legalized abortion has grown, its opposition has become louder San Antonio Express News  Garcia, G. 05/04/22 1 doc(s)
Looming abortion ruling supercharges Jessica Cisneros v. Henry Cuellar runoff election San Antonio Express News  Wermund, B. 05/04/22 1 doc(s)
Mr. W Fireworks store construction within feet of Bexar County homes sparks protest from neighbors San Antonio Express News  Huddleston, S. 05/04/22 2 doc(s)
Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style ban on most abortions San Antonio Express News  Murphy, S. 05/04/22 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Valley to consider property tax amendments on May 7 ballot McAllen Monitor  Wilson, M. 05/03/22 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade New York Times  Johnston, T. 05/04/22  
Leaked draft of Supreme Court ruling signals a seismic shift in American politics and law. New York Times  Baker, P. 05/04/22  
States Move to Restrict or Protect Abortion Rights After Leak of Draft Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade Wall Street Journal  Vielkind, J. 05/04/22  
Supreme Court Is Investigating Leak of Draft Opinion Overruling Roe v. Wade Wall Street Journal  Bravin, J. 05/04/22  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     05/03/22  

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