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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
Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of summer food aid program is straight up cruel San Antonio Express News  Editorial 06/27/25 1 doc(s)
San Antonio's fund for out-of-state abortion travel has nowhere to go San Antonio Express News  Editorial 06/27/25 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Garza's failure to indict defendants on time is inexcusable. Travis County families deserve better Austin American Statesman  Madere, P. 06/27/25  
Public safety funding in 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' isn't political. It's practical, and it will deliver results for Texas Austin American Statesman  Shaw, R. 06/27/25 1 doc(s)
Houston ISD will distribute state teacher raises by performance for up to $2,500 Houston Chronicle  Mizan, N. 06/27/25 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Texas higher ed commissioner directs schools to identify students without legal immigration status Houston Chronicle  Ketterer, S. 06/27/25 8 doc(s)
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro may run for Senate. Will it be a crowded race? San Antonio Express News  Jefferson, G. 06/27/25  
Texas launches program to assist low-performing elementary schools Austin American Statesman  Heath, K. 06/27/25 1 doc(s)
Oncor seeks rate review that may hike monthly utility bills by nearly 5% Dallas Morning News  Ferguson, L. 06/27/25 1 doc(s)
Dallas to review programs linked with DEI to align with Trump’s executive orders Dallas Morning News  Chhetri, D. 06/27/25 3 doc(s)
5 ways Texas is reimagining workforce development Dallas Morning News  Nobles III, W. 06/27/25 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Cannabis Control: Abbott right to veto total THC ban in favor of sensible regulation Texarkana Gazette  Editorial 06/26/25 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Texas A&M-Victoria to become 12th university in system September 1 Bryan Eagle  Whitaker, S. 06/26/25 1 TX bill
Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas’ new Ten Commandments in schools law Midland Reporter Telegram  Vertuno, J. 06/26/25 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Texas Lottery Commission to be disbanded as state game gets new restrictions Midland Reporter Telegram  Runnels, A. 06/26/25 2 TX bill(s) 9 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     06/27/25  

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