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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
Jocelyn Nungaray was killed 1 year ago. Here's what to know about where the case stands now. Austin American Statesman  Ferguson, J. 06/17/25 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott signs bills to cut Texas property taxes — but voters must still weigh in Dallas Morning News  Bahari, S. 06/17/25 8 TX bill(s)
After abortion report, North Texas cop used surveillance network to look for woman Dallas Morning News  Brindley, E. 06/17/25 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
An armed man at Texas Capitol made threats against lawmaker, Gov. Abbott says Dallas Morning News  Jankowski, P. 06/17/25 1 doc(s)
What Texas homeowners need to know about property tax relief Dallas Morning News  Jankowski, P. 06/17/25 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Democrats focus on 2026 elections after tough legislative session Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 06/17/25  
Ken Paxton, other Republicans, to blame for demise of Uplift Harris, officials say Houston Chronicle  Lomax, J. 06/17/25 1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
Four Price reflects on legislative legacy, life after leaving the Texas House Amarillo Globe-News  Cuviello, M. 06/16/25 3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Bowie County Appraisal District prepares for potential decreased property tax in 2025 Texarkana Gazette  Bright, J. 06/16/25 4 TX bill(s)
Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest Bryan Eagle  Downey, R. 06/15/25 1 doc(s)
A $20 billion effort: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply Corpus Christi Caller Times  Lozano, J. 06/15/25 8 TX bill(s)
Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias Corpus Christi Caller Times  Sorochinskaia, S. 06/15/25 7 TX bill(s) 8 doc(s)
Patrick, Perry defend proposed Texas THC ban after smoke shop exploit hemp loophole Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Rosiles, M. 06/15/25 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session Lufkin Daily News  Garcia, B. 06/15/25 7 TX bill(s)
Here are the new Texas laws that will affect trans and LGBTQ+ people El Paso Times  Runnels, A. 06/14/25 11 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s)
Legislation requires Bowie County home owners to reverify homestead exemption every five years Texarkana Gazette  Bright, J. 06/14/25 1 TX bill
Rep. Gamez touts education, job creation, free speech in re-election bid McAllen Monitor  Whitehead, T. 06/14/25  
UTRGV to fund nanotech cancer research with $3 million grant McAllen Monitor  De Los Reyes, E. 06/14/25 2 doc(s)
Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts Victoria Advocate  Langford, T. 06/14/25 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Texas clarified when abortions are OK and aligned with RFK Jr. on health this legislative session Victoria Advocate  Langford, T. 06/14/25 13 TX bill(s)
Coalition in favor of THC ban Lufkin Daily News  Lanigan, W. 06/14/25 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests Amarillo Globe-News  Runnels, A. 06/13/25 2 doc(s)
Dyson, Wharton reflect on first session as representatives Bryan Eagle  Whitaker, S. 06/13/25 7 TX bill(s)
Kathaleen Wall to challenge Rep. Angelia Orr in Texas House District 13 Waco Tribune Herald  De Los Santos, C. 06/13/25  
Water infrastructure to work force preparation: Longview speaker highlights issues addressed by Legislature Longview News-Journal  Ferguson, J. 06/13/25  
Showing support for Ashby after legislative session Lufkin Daily News  Knight, R. 06/13/25 3 TX bill(s)
Buc-ee’s, a Pit Stop to Refuel Cars, Stomachs and Souls, Spreads Beyond Texas New York Times  Rojas, R. 06/17/25  
A Legal Ambush Against Dreamers Wall Street Journal  Editorial 06/17/25  

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