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UT Dallas's announcement that it's laying off about 20 faculty and staff to comply with SB 17 comes a week after UT Austin announced its own mass layoffs. "It's a chilling effect."
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At least $102 million dollars. That’s just an initial estimate of the hit Panhandle ranchers took after an outbreak of wildfires in late February — including the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest in state history. Over three days this week, a panel of state lawmakers heard first-hand accounts from affected ranchers and investigators exploring the fire’s origins.
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Richardson Superintendent Tabitha Branum says the closures are the only option to avoid a $28.5 million deficit. But prior to the vote, more than two dozen frustrated parents and students urged trustees to reject the plan.
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Johnson, D-Dallas, was first elected in 2018. He's touted his role in filing and passing bills in the Texas Legislature on issues like health care, energy and the environment.
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton disagree on who should win two dozen GOP primary races for the Texas House. Abbott has spent big in these races, while Paxton had relied on his endorsement and campaign appearances.
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The district says a lack of state funding, high inflation and falling enrollment have left it with a looming $28.5 million deficit.
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Gutierrez is hoping to face off against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election this fall.
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Student employees say university officials told them they would find a way to maintain the LGBTQ+ program under a new anti-DEI state law, but removed it entirely at the last minute.
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Senate Bill 17 banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities. Schools are complying – while still working in support of DEI goals.
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Other new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems.
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At recent "know your rights" meetings, attendees have been instructed on what to do if they're pulled over or arrested by police in light of new border security legislation.
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Some immigrant rights groups say their members need to have a plan in case they're stopped by police after Senate Bill 4 is signed into law. Others say they plan to sue the state to keep the law from taking effect.