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The Texas economy is showing signs of slowing down, a report out of the Dallas Federal Reserve showed. The latest data shows job growth and new construction are contracting while inflation slows, indicating lower demand from businesses and consumers.

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

A recent Dallas Fed survey shows some Texas businesses are starting to struggle to hire immigrants due to the Trump Administration's immigration policy. Many affected businesses say they're ready to automate those positions to fill the gap.

The Texas Senate passed the bill in March. It now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for approval.

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

The city is offering a 50% rebate on Macy's local sales tax to keep the anchor store at Town East Mall for at least five more years.

The legislator backing the bill argues it would serve as a “hedge against inflation and economic volatility.”

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

Non-profit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session.

Texas builders warn mass deportations of undocumented migrants could devastate the construction industry, threatening housing and infrastructure work in one of the nation's fastest-growing states.

Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters.