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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.

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All our recommendations for the 2024 general election Dallas Morning News  Editorial 10/295/24  
Attorney General wants Roberson to testify virtually Monday; Court declines to intervene Dallas Morning News  Rogers, C. 10/295/24 16 doc(s)
Texas Supreme Court declines AG’s request to reverse delaying Roberson execution Dallas Morning News  Rogers, C. 10/295/24 8 doc(s)
Emotions high during HISD's frequent 'spot checks' required under Mike Miles' New Education System Houston Chronicle  Partain, C. 10/295/24 1 doc(s)
In a key Texas House race, Republicans are testing how far to the right voters will go Houston Chronicle  McKinley, E. 10/295/24  
Golf carts, trauma yoga: The people who ramped up veteran services at UTSA are thinking ahead San Antonio Express News  Huddleston, S. 10/295/24 1 doc(s)
TxDOT gathers public input on medians for Texas 71 in Bee Cave Austin American Statesman  Royster, R. 10/295/24 1 doc(s)
State officials: Dallas County voting machines operate properly, comply with standards Dallas Morning News  Ferguson, L. 10/295/24 1 doc(s)
Here’s what to watch in Texas as early voting begins and Election Day looms Dallas Morning News  Jeffers Jr., G. 10/295/24  
How does Texas’ ‘junk science’ law apply to the Robert Roberson death row case? Dallas Morning News  James, J. 10/295/24 3 doc(s)
Texas officials say they’ve taken steps to ensure ballot secrecy. Here’s what you need to know Houston Chronicle  Goldenstein, T. 10/295/24 5 doc(s)
Early voting starts today in Texas. Here’s what you need to know. Houston Chronicle  Yu, I. 10/295/24  
Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don’t San Antonio Express News  Riccardi, N. 10/295/24  
Meet the bee-sniffing dogs helping Texas Parks & Wildlife locate bumblebee nests San Antonio Express News  Castillo, R. 10/295/24  
Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming care San Antonio Express News  Stengle, J. 10/295/24 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
New TxDOT campaign takes aim at increased pedestrian deaths ahead of daylight saving time change San Antonio Express News  Wilburn, C. 10/295/24 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Endorsement: US Rep. McCaul's influence, collaborative skills worth keeping in Congress Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/294/24  
Endorsement: Candidate Kristin Hook is a refreshing alternative to Chip Roy’s rhetoric Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/294/24  
Endorsement: Colin Allred is the right choice for Texas in the U.S. Senate Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/294/24  
Endorsement: US Rep. Greg Casar is the pick for Central Texas in congressional district 35 Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/294/24  
Endorsement: Veteran advocate for Austin, Doggett is the pick for Congress in District 37 Austin American Statesman  Editorial 10/294/24  
Our recommendation for U.S. Senate Dallas Morning News  Editorial 10/294/24  
We recommend in the race for 5th Court of Appeals, Place 13 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 10/294/24  
Our endorsement for TX Senate district that stretches across Parker, Collin counties Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/294/24  
Is Ted Cruz or Colin Allred better for Texas in the Senate? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/294/24  
There’s no replacing Kay Granger. But here’s our endorsement for Fort Worth House seat Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/294/24  
Who can fill Rep. Michael Burgess’ shoes? Our endorsement in Denton County district Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/294/24  
HISD's $4.4 billion bond requires trust. Mike Miles hasn't earned it yet. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 10/294/24  
School vouchers are awful. Vote for Charles Cunningham anyway. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 10/294/24  
Ditch 'angertainment' Ted Cruz. Texas needs Allred to hold the center in the U.S. Senate. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 10/294/24  
Editorial Board 2024 election recommendations San Antonio Express News  Editorial 10/294/24  
We recommend in the race for the 5th Court of Appeals, Place 11 Dallas Morning News  Editorial 10/293/24  
This Texas board of education race pits teacher vs. pastor. Here’s our endorsement Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/293/24  
Southwest Tarrant County getting a new Texas House rep. Here’s our endorsement Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Editorial 10/293/24  
This hardworking ex-prosecutor runs a fair, efficient courtroom. Our pick for the 488th District Court Houston Chronicle  Editorial 10/293/24  
On trans kids in sports, Colin Allred left his most passionate followers off the team Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davis, B. 10/294/24 1 doc(s)
‘Nowhere to go’: Northeast Texans beg officials to drop Marvin Nichols Reservoir plans Dallas Morning News  Ferguson, L. 10/294/24 3 doc(s)
Desperate to halt Roberson’s execution, Texas lawmakers put courts in a unique bind Dallas Morning News  McCaskill, N. 10/294/24 19 doc(s)
HISD’s $4.4B bond would spend about $445M on schools with large projected enrollment declines Houston Chronicle  Menchaca, M. 10/294/24 2 doc(s)
In stunning move, Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson execution in 'shaken baby' case Austin American Statesman  Moritz, J. 10/293/24 19 doc(s)
Texas Capitol braces for a wild Monday as death row’s Robert Roberson is set to testify Dallas Morning News  Harper, K. 10/293/24 19 doc(s)
Texas high court punted Robert Roberson’s case to a lower court. Here’s what that means Dallas Morning News  Rogers, C. 10/293/24 10 doc(s)
Why have Houston ISD's special education complaints increased despite better compliance? Houston Chronicle  Partain, C. 10/293/24 2 doc(s)
Robert Roberson gets late stay of execution from Texas Supreme Court Houston Chronicle  Ferguson, J. 10/293/24 19 doc(s)
Watchdog updates: Texas is closer to joining the U.S. grid. And Spectrum reinvents itself Dallas Morning News  Lieber, D. 10/294/24 5 doc(s)
When Texas students don’t show up to class, it hurts learning – and funding Dallas Morning News  Richman, T. 10/294/24  
Ted Cruz or Colin Allred? New polls still show tight race for Senate in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/294/24  
TxDOT wants to expand this busy suburban road south of Fort Worth for $85M. Have thoughts? Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Moore-Carrillo, J. 10/294/24 1 doc(s)
Texas voter registration surges to 18.6M just ahead of early voting Houston Chronicle  Wallace, J. 10/294/24  
More Mobile Clinics Are Bringing Long-Acting Birth Control to Rural Areas San Antonio Express News  Zionts, A. 10/294/24 3 doc(s)
How a lack of supervisors keeps new mental health workers from entering the field San Antonio Express News  Simpson, S. 10/294/24 2 doc(s)
Texas Supreme Court to hear case pitting SMU against United Methodist Church leaders Dallas Morning News  Ashford, A. 10/293/24 2 doc(s)
Here are the candidates for Place 2 on the Texas Supreme Court on Nov. 5 ballot Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davidson, L. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running for Place 4 on the Texas Supreme Court Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davidson, L. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Place 6 on Texas Supreme Court on November 5 ballot Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davidson, L. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals presiding judge on Nov. 5 ballot Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davidson, L. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running for Place 8 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Davidson, L. 10/293/24  
Meet the Texas candidates for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 26th Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 33rd Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Who will be Texas’ next Railroad Commissioner? Get details on all candidates in the race Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 65 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 93 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 94 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 96 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 97 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 98 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas House District 99 in the Nov. 5 general election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas Senate District 10 in the Nov. 5 election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Here’s who’s running to represent Texas’ 24th Congressional District in the U.S. House Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Mantas, H. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for Texas Senate District 12 in the Nov. 5 election Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Dearman, E. 10/293/24  
Meet the candidates for the Texas State Board of Education District 11 on Nov. 5 ballot Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Allen, S. 10/293/24  
Coalition of Houston religious, community leaders joins opposition to HISD's $4.4B school bond Houston Chronicle  Menchaca, M. 10/293/24  
'He has holes all in his face': Three dogs that killed Jiryiah Michael Johnson to be put down San Antonio Express News  Beltran, J. 10/293/24 1 doc(s)
Incarcerated Texans supportive of Donald Trump in November, Marshall Project survey shows San Antonio Express News  DeGrood, M. 10/293/24  
What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case New York Times  Goodman, J. 10/295/24  
Texas adds record number of jobs, boosting state’s labor force to a high of 15.5M San Antonio Express News  DiNatale, S. 10/293/24  

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