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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Dan Crenshaw needs to accept Biden’s win — and his role in Trump’s farce
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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COVID-19 put schools in a financial bind that will require hard budgeting decisions
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Dallas Morning News
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Hegar, G.
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12/15/20
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7 doc(s)
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A big day for science and math
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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12/15/20
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UT Health Austin among first 4 Texas sites to receive COVID-19 vaccine
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Austin American Statesman
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Cobler, N.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Biden basks in Electoral College win and blisters Texas suit aimed at handing it to Trump, who still won’t concede
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Dallas Morning News
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Gillman, T.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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A dead animal and a warning: Texas AG Ken Paxton spars with campaign donor over alleged text threats
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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First COVID-19 vaccines arrive at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
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Dallas Morning News
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Branham, D.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas electors call on peers in four swing states to erase Biden’s win
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Houston Chronicle
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Wallace, J.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Turner: Nearly 1 in 7 Houstonians have been infected with coronavirus
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Houston Chronicle
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Ackerman, T.
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12/15/20
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The first coronavirus vaccines have arrived in San Antonio
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San Antonio Express News
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Riker, M.
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas electors condemn Supreme Court, call on battleground states to name alternate electors
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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12/15/20
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1 doc(s)
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Dallas County reports 1,699 new coronavirus cases, six deaths; Tarrant County fatalities surpass 1,000
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Dallas Morning News
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Weber, J.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Lawyer hired to defend Texas AG Ken Paxton in whistleblower case will cost state $540 an hour
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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National lawyers group seeks sanctions against Texas AG Ken Paxton, colleagues who sued to undo Biden’s win
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas electors cast all 38 votes for President Trump as Biden wins nationally
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Dallas Morning News
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Briseno, A.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texans are flocking to Obamacare amid the pandemic, and Tuesday’s the last chance to sign up for 2021 coverage
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Dallas Morning News
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Schnurman, M.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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COVID-19 vaccine expected in Tarrant County on Tuesday. Here’s the distribution plan
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans to counter Democratic wins at ballot box
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Houston Chronicle
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Wallace, J.
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12/15/20
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Houston's first COVID-19 vaccine arrives at MD Anderson
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Houston Chronicle
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Ackerman, A.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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White House Coronavirus Task Force urges Texas to tighten limits on gatherings
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Houston Chronicle
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Wermund, B.
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12/15/20
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4 doc(s)
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Oil companies fight to get climate cases before supreme court
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Houston Chronicle
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Osborne, J.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Church in The Woodlands where woman was abused will not face repercussions from SBC
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Houston Chronicle
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Downen, R.
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12/15/20
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US agency looks to open rare lizard’s habitat to oil and gas
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Houston Chronicle
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A.P. Wire
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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COVID-19 patients account for 1 in 5 hospital patients in San Antonio as surge worsens
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San Antonio Express News
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Caruba, L.
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12/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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San Antonio Food Bank, ‘the only option’ for many needy families, expects heavy demand well into 2021.
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San Antonio Express News
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Huddleston, S.
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12/15/20
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Texas GOP chair denies that he advocated for state to secede
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San Antonio Express News
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Wallace, J.
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Lawyers group calls for investigation of AG Ken Paxton over ‘frivolous’ elections challenge
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San Antonio Express News
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Goldenstein, T.
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12/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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US Supreme Court sides with New Mexico in Pecos River fight
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San Antonio Express News
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A.P. Wire
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12/15/20
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Texit? State lawmaker resurrects myth of secession
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Texarkana Gazette
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Editorial
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12/12/20
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Weber, others who back Paxton lawsuit betray constituents, democracy
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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12/11/20
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3 doc(s)
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Countdown continues to transformative vet school debut
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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12/11/20
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1 doc(s)
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State's top lawyer plays for audience of one
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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12/14/20
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Budget Challenges for the 2021 Legislative Session
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Hinojosa, J.
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12/12/20
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2 doc(s)
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Analysis: Adding a new tax might be easier than ending an old tax break
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Victoria Advocate
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Ramsey, R.
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12/11/20
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4 doc(s)
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The vaccine is finally coming, but will Texans actually take it? The jury's still out
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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12/14/20
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1 doc(s)
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East Texas Food Bank worries as potential state, federal cuts could create food shortage
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Wellerman, Z.
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12/14/20
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Two Wichita Falls hospitals to receive part of first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in Texas
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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12/14/20
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Texas Democrats look inward after falling short, again, in November elections
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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12/13/20
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Texas GOP Chairman Allen West says party will boost outreach to minorities
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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12/12/20
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STAAR tests won't count this year, but Texas students will still take them
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Tufts, J.
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12/12/20
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2 doc(s)
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Local superintendents say expectations for achievement will remain as TEA pauses accountability ratings
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Wellerman, Z.
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12/12/20
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1 doc(s)
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Sen. Kolkhorst holds two-day COVID-19 hearing
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Victoria Advocate
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Staff
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12/12/20
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Waco ISD welcomes temporary suspension of school ratings
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Saegert, R.
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12/12/20
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DHR Health receives statewide recognition from Texas Workforce Commission
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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12/12/20
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What to know about Ken Paxton, the Texas official leading latest court battle for Trump
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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12/11/20
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6 doc(s)
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Coastal lawmakers ask Texas Gov. Abbott to stop TWIA's plans to hike rates 5%
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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12/11/20
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Legislators object to unexpected wind-insurance rate hikes
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Galveston Daily News
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Ferguson, J.
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12/11/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas Tech regents elect new chair, vice chair
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Staff
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12/11/20
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Texas Tech HSC informs patients of potential data breach
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Young, A.
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12/11/20
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State pauses accountability ratings for school districts, but STAAR test to continue
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Barton, K.
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12/11/20
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4 doc(s)
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Valley Baptist recognized by State Health Services for Quality Maternity Care
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Valley Morning Star
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Staff
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12/11/20
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State pauses accountability ratings for school districts, but STAAR test to continue
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Longview News-Journal
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Barton, K.
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12/11/20
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Lucio named vice chair of Senate Committee on Finance
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Montoya, L.
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12/11/20
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Ashby, Shaw discuss COVID-19 vaccine
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Lufkin Daily News
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Huff, J.
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12/11/20
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3 doc(s)
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Public hearing/formal meeting notice
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12/14/20
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