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Texas Governor Threatens to Remove Democrats Over Redistricting Dispute
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to remove state House Democrats who fled to avoid a vote on a Republican-led congressional redistricting plan that could create five new GOP seats before the 2026 midterm elections; Democrats have vowed to remain out of state until the special session ends.
Texas Governor Threatens to Remove Democrats Over Redistricting Dispute
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to remove state House Democrats who fled to avoid a vote on a Republican-led congressional redistricting plan that could create five new GOP seats before the 2026 midterm elections; Democrats have vowed to remain out of state until the special session ends.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Republicans Battle Over Clean Energy Future
Texas faces a political battle over clean energy as Republican lawmakers consider bills that would severely restrict wind and solar projects despite the economic benefits these projects provide to rural communities and the state's leading position in renewable energy production.
Texas Republicans Battle Over Clean Energy Future
Texas faces a political battle over clean energy as Republican lawmakers consider bills that would severely restrict wind and solar projects despite the economic benefits these projects provide to rural communities and the state's leading position in renewable energy production.
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60% Bias Score
Texas Launches Largest US School Voucher Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a $1 billion school voucher program into law, allowing parents to use public funds for private school tuition, starting next school year; this is the largest such program in the U.S., despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Texas Launches Largest US School Voucher Program
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a $1 billion school voucher program into law, allowing parents to use public funds for private school tuition, starting next school year; this is the largest such program in the U.S., despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Judge Awards $6.6 Million to Whistleblowers Who Accused Attorney General of Bribery
A Texas judge awarded $6.6 million to four whistleblowers who were fired after reporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI for bribery allegations; Paxton plans to appeal the ruling, which follows his impeachment and acquittal in the Texas Senate and a dropped federal investigation.
Texas Judge Awards $6.6 Million to Whistleblowers Who Accused Attorney General of Bribery
A Texas judge awarded $6.6 million to four whistleblowers who were fired after reporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI for bribery allegations; Paxton plans to appeal the ruling, which follows his impeachment and acquittal in the Texas Senate and a dropped federal investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Texas Employee Fired for Keeping Pronouns in Email Signature
Texas state employee Frank Zamora was fired for refusing to remove pronouns from his email signature following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott, who celebrated the firing on X along with Elon Musk.
Texas Employee Fired for Keeping Pronouns in Email Signature
Texas state employee Frank Zamora was fired for refusing to remove pronouns from his email signature following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott, who celebrated the firing on X along with Elon Musk.
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60% Bias Score
Texas GOP Defends Water Board Chair After Tense Diversity Hiring Exchange
Texas Water Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney, a Black woman appointed by Gov. Abbott, faced intense questioning from Republican Rep. Brian Harrison about diversity hiring, prompting an emotional defense of her credentials and sparking a public show of support from top Texas Republicans.
Texas GOP Defends Water Board Chair After Tense Diversity Hiring Exchange
Texas Water Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney, a Black woman appointed by Gov. Abbott, faced intense questioning from Republican Rep. Brian Harrison about diversity hiring, prompting an emotional defense of her credentials and sparking a public show of support from top Texas Republicans.
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44% Bias Score
Abbott's Texas Redistricting Plan Amidst Flood Aftermath Draws Criticism
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans to redraw the state's congressional districts, sparking accusations of partisan gerrymandering from Democrats, while also including disaster relief measures in his legislative priorities following deadly Hill Country floods that killed at least 120 people.
Abbott's Texas Redistricting Plan Amidst Flood Aftermath Draws Criticism
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans to redraw the state's congressional districts, sparking accusations of partisan gerrymandering from Democrats, while also including disaster relief measures in his legislative priorities following deadly Hill Country floods that killed at least 120 people.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Officials Investigate Proposed Muslim Housing Development
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations into the proposed EPIC City Muslim housing development, citing alleged violations of fair housing and consumer protection laws; a federal probe followed, raising concerns about religious discrimination, despite the pr...
Texas Officials Investigate Proposed Muslim Housing Development
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations into the proposed EPIC City Muslim housing development, citing alleged violations of fair housing and consumer protection laws; a federal probe followed, raising concerns about religious discrimination, despite the pr...
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68% Bias Score
Bill Seeks to End Taxpayer Funding of Federal Employee Union Activities
Senators Mike Lee and Ben Cline reintroduced legislation to eliminate "official time," costing taxpayers millions annually for federal employees' union activities, while Texas lawmakers pursue similar reforms targeting union dues deductions and taxpayer-funded lobbyists.
Bill Seeks to End Taxpayer Funding of Federal Employee Union Activities
Senators Mike Lee and Ben Cline reintroduced legislation to eliminate "official time," costing taxpayers millions annually for federal employees' union activities, while Texas lawmakers pursue similar reforms targeting union dues deductions and taxpayer-funded lobbyists.
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44% Bias Score
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...
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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44% Bias Score
Texas GOP Defends Water Board Chair After Diversity Hiring Questioning
Texas Water Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney, a Black woman, faced questioning from Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison Thursday about diversity hiring, prompting a public show of support from top Texas Republicans and criticism from others, highlighting the ongoing debate over DEI initiatives in the st...
Texas GOP Defends Water Board Chair After Diversity Hiring Questioning
Texas Water Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney, a Black woman, faced questioning from Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison Thursday about diversity hiring, prompting a public show of support from top Texas Republicans and criticism from others, highlighting the ongoing debate over DEI initiatives in the st...
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52% Bias Score
Dallas Police Prioritize Public Safety Over Immigration Enforcement
The Dallas Police Department reiterated its commitment to public safety, not immigration enforcement, contrasting with Texas Governor Abbott's push for stricter measures; the department actively works to build trust with the city's large Hispanic population.
Dallas Police Prioritize Public Safety Over Immigration Enforcement
The Dallas Police Department reiterated its commitment to public safety, not immigration enforcement, contrasting with Texas Governor Abbott's push for stricter measures; the department actively works to build trust with the city's large Hispanic population.
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44% Bias Score
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