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Texas's Operation Lone Star: A Shift in Immigration Enforcement

Under a renewed Operation Lone Star, Texas has significantly increased immigration arrests this year, exceeding 3,100, taking on a federal role with the support of the Trump administration, despite past legal challenges.

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Abbott Orders Arrest of Texas Lawmakers Blocking Redistricting Vote

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the civil arrest of 50+ Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan that would add five Republican-leaning seats, prompting a constitutional showdown and halting the legislative session due to a broken quorum.

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Texas Governor Activates Emergency Resources Ahead of Weekend Flash Flood Threat

One week after severe floods ravaged Central Texas, Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources on Friday due to a National Weather Service warning of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across Texas this weekend, deploying swiftwater rescue teams to support local response effor...

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Texas Floods Kill 104, Including 28 Children at Summer Camp

Torrential rains in central Texas caused flash floods, resulting in at least 104 deaths, including 28 children at a girls' camp; President Trump plans a visit amidst criticism of weather service budget cuts.

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Texas Defunds Abbott's Border Wall After 8% Completion

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to construct a 1,300-kilometer border wall with Mexico has been defunded after four years and 8% completion, with $3.4 billion in state funds redirected to law enforcement instead.

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Abbott Delays Special Election for Turner's Seat, Citing Harris County Election Issues

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is delaying a special election for the seat of deceased Democratic Congressman Sylvester Turner, citing past election issues in Harris County; Harris County's election official counters that they are prepared, while Democrats accuse Abbott of partisan delay and threaten le...

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Abbott Sues to Force Return of Texas House Democrats

Texas Governor Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court to compel the return of House Democrats who left the state to block a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan, a move challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Abbott Threatens Texas Democrats With Removal Over Redistricting

Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to remove from office Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block a Republican-led redistricting effort, demanding their return by Monday afternoon; the Democrats responded defiantly, "Come and take it.

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Texas Floods Claim 104 Lives; Heavy Rains Continue

Devastating floods in Texas have claimed 104 lives, with 84 deaths in Kerr County, including 28 children, as of [date]. Further rainfall threatens additional flooding.

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Texas Defunds Abbott's Border Wall Project

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border wall project, initiated in December 2021 and initially expected to cost over $20 billion, has been halted after only 60 miles were completed, with $3.4 billion in state funds redirected to Operation Lone Star.

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Texas Mandates Ten Commandments Display in Public Schools

The Texas House passed a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, a move expected to face legal challenges and potentially setting a precedent for increased religious presence in public education nationwide.

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Graphic Anti-Immigration Billboard Campaign Launched in Mexico

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launched a $100,000 billboard campaign in Mexico and Central America to deter illegal immigration using graphic images depicting rape and kidnapping, hoping to discourage crossings before the upcoming Trump administration; the campaign follows Abbott's provision of 1,400 a...

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