The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline	Newspaper	Columnist	Date	Related Links
We are rabbis who think Texas' school voucher bill undermines religious freedom	Austin American Statesman	Fixler, J.	04/16/25	3 TX bill(s)
Texas schools can do better for students. School choice is part of the solution	Austin American Statesman	Tamez, A.	04/16/25	2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Texas has a rich cultural history. DOGE cuts imperil Humanities Texas' work	Austin American Statesman	Perrillo, J.	04/16/25
Texas schools need A-F ratings to ensure students succeed	Dallas Morning News	Greer, K.	04/16/25	2 doc(s)
Children left behind: Vouchers are a setback for Texas public education	San Antonio Express News	Saldana, L.	04/16/25	2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
The House's approved budget defunds the Texas Lottery Commission. Here's why.	Austin American Statesman	Moritz, J.	04/16/25	1 TX bill
Now that Paxton is running for US Senate, who will run for open Texas attorney general seat?	Austin American Statesman	Moritz, J.	04/16/25
Can Texas House Dems force a statewide vote on the fate of school voucher-style plan?	Dallas Morning News	Harper, K.	04/16/25	4 TX bill(s)
Do Houston’s private schools have the space to take students on vouchers? Some say yes.	Houston Chronicle	Sander, E.	04/16/25
NEISD orders teacher to cover 'Hate has no home here' sign, sparking protest	San Antonio Express News	Manno, M.	04/16/25	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
More than 260 Texas international students had visas revoked, legal status changed	Austin American Statesman	Kepner, L.	04/16/25
Dobie students, parents gather for answers on school's possible closure, charter options	Austin American Statesman	Heath, K.	04/16/25	2 doc(s)
'It's scary': parents fearful as Texas measles cases rise again	Austin American Statesman	Sunny, M.	04/16/25	5 doc(s)
Effort to curb antisemitism in public schools and colleges advances in Texas Senate	Dallas Morning News	Rodrigues, M.	04/16/25	1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Trump administration pulls support for Dallas-to-Houston bullet train	Dallas Morning News	Gaudet, A.	04/16/25	17 doc(s)
I-30 Canyon costs balloon by another $196 million	Dallas Morning News	Gaudet, A.	04/16/25
West Texas measles outbreak grows, accounting for vast majority of U.S. cases this year	Dallas Morning News	Brindley, E.	04/16/25	1 doc(s)
Texas lawmakers begin fight over budget, schools, hospitals and businesses at stake	Houston Chronicle	Tomlinson, C.	04/16/25	2 TX bill(s)
Texas House moves to give AG Ken Paxton $64K in pay he lost while impeached	Houston Chronicle	Goldenstein, T.	04/16/25
Texas measles outbreak grows to 561 cases	San Antonio Express News	MacDonald, E.	04/16/25	6 doc(s)
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces he’s running for fourth term	Abilene Reporter-News	Kamal, S.	04/15/25
Ethical pet sales bill advances in Texas Legislature	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Scott, J.	04/15/25	2 TX bill(s)
Texas House gives first approval to bill that would allow universities to pay student athletes	Waco Tribune Herald	Klibanoff, E.	04/15/25	11 doc(s)
Texas Muslims Want to Build Homes and a Mosque. The Governor Says No.	New York Times	Goodman, J.	04/16/25

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