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Programs including passport renewals and citizenship applications could be impacted if House members can’t reach an agreement on federal spending.

The attorney general – who was acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial earlier this month – settled with the four former employees in February for $3.3 million, but the Texas Legislature has so far declined to approve the funds.

UTA's Office of Talent, Culture and Inclusion is now the Office of Talent, Culture and Engagement. Asked what Senate Bill 17 could mean for jobs, a spokesperson for the university said they're "still working through the details on implementation."

The City Council approved a request for $190,000 that has roiled the Dallas arts community, with critics saying the money would come at the expense of arts groups.

Dallas Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, speaking at a chamber event on public education on Tuesday, told the room of business leaders a voucher program will mean less money for public schools.

About a third of eligible voters in Texas are Latino – and that number is only projected to grow.

The city of Fort Worth went against prevailing local political winds and voted to approve a tax rate that would bring in more revenue than last year.

The governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries.

The city has eight buckets of money to help people who don’t make a lot of money pay for needed home improvements, each with slightly different rules and eligibility.

Tarrant County passed its 2024 budget and historically low tax rate Tuesday, to go into effect Oct. 1. Residents will likely see the impact of the pared back budget on their tax bill next year.

Javonte Myers died in his Tarrant County jail cell in 2020. Two former county jailers also face criminal charges for allegedly lying about checking on Myers.

The county will also rename County Commissioners’ meeting building after Maenius.