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
Hate crimes rise nationally, fall in Texas. Here’s where we stand	Dallas Morning News	Editorial	09/09/21	1 doc(s)
Wolff earns gratitude, not harassment	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	09/09/21	2 doc(s)
Third special session won't be a charm for Texas	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	09/09/21	2 doc(s)
Texas doesn’t just need more electricity; it needs resilient electricity	Dallas Morning News	Richardson, K.	09/09/21	1 doc(s)
Texas teachers, speak up for a rigorous history curriculum	Houston Chronicle	Carter, D.	09/09/21	2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
'Magical thinking': Gov. Abbott says he will 'eliminate all rapists,' defends Texas abortion law	Austin American Statesman	Mekelburg, M.	09/09/21	1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Gov. Greg Abbott orders third special session to address redistricting, vaccine mandates	Austin American Statesman	Mekelburg, M.	09/09/21	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Fighting Texas abortion law could be tough for federal gov't	Austin American Statesman	Balsamo, M.	09/09/21	1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Texas leads U.S. in rent relief disbursal at more than 50% paid out, but hurdles remain	Dallas Morning News	DiFurio, D.	09/09/21	3 doc(s)
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans have 'at least' six weeks to get an abortion. It's more like 10 days.	Houston Chronicle	Harris, C.	09/09/21	1 TX bill
Update: Portland council vote on banning city business with Texas delayed	Austin American Statesman	Cline, S.	09/09/21	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Despite fewer patients, Travis County sets record in daily COVID deaths, tallies 1,000 dead over pandemic	Austin American Statesman	Villalpando, R.	09/09/21	2 doc(s)
White House scoffs at Abbott’s vow to eliminate rape in Texas, now that blanket abortion ban is law	Dallas Morning News	Gillman, T.	09/09/21	2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Griddy customers now must pursue paybacks from natural gas and electricity providers	Dallas Morning News	Halkias, M.	09/09/21	6 doc(s)
Texas lawmakers to return for another special session focusing on redistricting	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dearman, E.	09/09/21	1 doc(s)
Good news: Houston's COVID transmission rates are down. Bad news: Maybe not for long.	Houston Chronicle	Mishanec, N.	09/09/21	2 doc(s)
For descendants of Mission Indians, exclusion from Alamo chapel is hard to swallow	San Antonio Express News	Ayala, E.	09/09/21	3 doc(s)
Democrats push Justice Department to punish 'would-be' enforcers of Texas abortion ban	San Antonio Express News	Wermund, B.	09/09/21	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in Texas nursing homes, and nearly half of workers are unvaccinated	San Antonio Express News	Gill, J.	09/09/21	2 doc(s)
Judge Peter Sakai, local children's court veteran, says he'll resign Oct. 31	San Antonio Express News	Zavala, E.	09/09/21
Not The Best Example; Despite assurances, Texas has long way to go on preventing, prosecuting rape	Texarkana Gazette	Editorial	09/08/21	1 TX bill
Deep in the hearts of Texas babies	Texarkana Gazette	Thomas, C.	09/08/21	1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
UTRGV student body to vote on football, other programs in November	McAllen Monitor	Jimenez, F.	09/08/21
Gov. Greg Abbott signs voting bill into law in Tyler	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Wellerman, Z.	09/08/21	1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Gov. Greg Abbott sets special session for redistricting, other issues	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Wellerman, Z.	09/08/21	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott says Texas will work to "eliminate rape" in defense of abortion restriction law	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Wellerman, Z.	09/08/21	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Legislating in the Name of God	New York Times	Greenhouse, L.	09/09/21
Which Values Should Guide America’s Laws?	New York Times	Barkhorn, E.	09/09/21
Biden Administration Prepares to Sue Texas Over Abortion Law	Wall Street Journal	Gurman, S.	09/09/21
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Execution for Inmate Who Wants Pastor’s Touch	Wall Street Journal	Bravin, J.	09/09/21
Portlandia vs. Texas	Wall Street Journal	Ed.	09/09/21
Public hearing/formal meeting notice			09/08/21

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