Daily Legislative Clipping Service for December 11, 2024Select another date

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
As Burrows and Cook vie for Texas House speaker, Republicans shouldn't confuse conservative with cowardice Houston Chronicle  Editorial 12/11/24  
Texas’ squatter problem requires immediate, comprehensive reform San Antonio Express News  Newton, C. 12/11/24  
Lewisville trustees vote to close 5 elementary schools Dallas Morning News  Richman, T. 12/11/24 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Fewer people are moving to Texas from within the U.S., data says. Here’s why Dallas Morning News  Arnold, K. 12/11/24  
Minor in Washington state arrested in connection to September threat at San Marcos High Austin American Statesman  Heath, K. 12/11/24  
Flu, COVID and RSV cases are on the rise in Texas. Here's how to protect yourself. Austin American Statesman  Villalpando, N. 12/11/24 1 doc(s)
Minimum wage set to rise in 23 states next year as $15 an hour, and beyond, picks up steam Austin American Statesman  Davidson, P. 12/11/24 1 doc(s)
Texas’ goal to close digital divide: At-home broadband internet for every student Houston Chronicle  Carpenter, J. 12/11/24 9 doc(s)
Webb County judge switches political parties as Republicans gain ground in South Texas San Antonio Express News  Yu, I. 12/11/24  
Dan Patrick's proposed THC ban triggers Texas GOP clash over cannabis San Antonio Express News  Castillo, R. 12/11/24 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
New state law says non-commercial vehicle drivers will pay fee instead of getting safety inspection San Antonio Express News  Moore, E. 12/11/24 1 TX bill
Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort San Antonio Express News  Lieb, D. 12/11/24 1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
Teens and Supplements: Texas bill would restrict access to weight loss, muscle building products Texarkana Gazette  Editorial 12/10/24 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Don't answer the Abbott hospital question Waco Tribune Herald  Harrington, J. 12/10/24 1 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     12/11/24  

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