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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
Is Abbott playing politics with the census? Houston Chronicle  Editorial 12/03/19 1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Rising tuition leaving students in heavy debt San Antonio Express News  Editorial 12/03/19 1 TX bill
UT researchers pour cold water on STAAR concerns Austin American Statesman  Chang, J. 12/03/19 1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Texas agency rebukes judge on gay marriage policy Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 12/03/19 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
As more people search for abortion pills online, Texas opponents push to restrict access Dallas Morning News  Mendez, M. 12/03/19 2 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s)
STAAR tests meet state standards but readability of questions unclear, study finds Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Weinberg, T. 12/03/19 5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Chip Roy launches reelection bid in San Antonio Austin American Statesman  Cobler, N. 12/03/19  
So far, Trump missing from Texas primary ballot Austin American Statesman  Herman, K. 12/03/19  
Beto O’Rourke backers cite poll showing he’d sail through Senate primary; Cornyn wary he’ll heed the call Dallas Morning News  Gillman, T. 12/03/19 2 doc(s)
T-Mobile’s 5G network is live in Houston and nationwide Houston Chronicle  Silverman, D. 12/03/19 2 doc(s)
HISD initiative aims to get 60 boys from low-rated schools into top colleges Houston Chronicle  Carpenter, J. 12/03/19  
Final talks over San Antonio firefighters contract begin San Antonio Express News  Fechter, J. 12/03/19 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Democrat Beto O’Rourke turns his attention to flipping the Texas House San Antonio Express News  Wallace, J. 12/03/19  
More counties in region should add voting centers Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 12/02/19  
Texas GOP must renounce political campaign tricks Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 11/29/19  
Here's what Texas needs to ensure a complete census count Corpus Christi Caller Times  Editorial 11/27/19 3 TX bill(s)
State directive helps ex-inmates get jobs Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 11/26/19 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
There's a better solution to long DPS office lines Galveston Daily News  Smith, M. 11/26/19 1 doc(s)
Merry Christmas, from my family to yours Lufkin Daily News  Nichols, R. 12/02/19 1 TX bill
Former Speaker Joe Straus still a player Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 11/28/19 1 doc(s)
As experienced Texas congressmen retire, will the state's sway in Congress decline? Bryan Eagle  Moreno, J. 11/27/19  
Analysis: Almost nothing in Texas government has unanimous consent Bryan Eagle  Ramsey, R. 11/27/19 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
New Laws Protect South Texas Families from Potentially Dangerous Diseases Rio Grande Guardian  Lucio Jr., E. 11/26/19 2 TX bill(s)
Pro/con: Should Texas farmers plant hemp in its first legal growing season? Victoria Advocate  O'Hanlon, M. 12/02/19 2 doc(s)
Pro: Hemp farming is an exciting, new agricultural industry Victoria Advocate  O'Hanlon, M. 12/02/19  
Con: Uncertainty, financial risk abound for hopeful hemp farmers Victoria Advocate  O'Hanlon, M. 12/02/19 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Texas A&M: Retention, graduation rates for first-generation students on the rise Bryan Eagle  Rodriguez, M. 12/01/19 1 doc(s)
Texas psychiatrists create network to improve mental health treatment of kids Victoria Advocate  McCarthy, C. 12/01/19 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Journey into Texas History Rio Grande Guardian  Lopez, J. 12/01/19  
Republicans to face off in District 132 primary Laredo Morning Times  Zurawski, K. 11/30/19  
Bailes announces re-election run for HD 18 Laredo Morning Times  Taylor, D. 11/30/19 1 TX bill
‘Rolling polling’ impact may be greater than imagined Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Editorial 11/30/19 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
States get grants for feral hog eradication | Invasive species damages farmers' crops, grazing lands, natural resources Texarkana Gazette  Richter, K. 11/29/19 1 doc(s)
MCC board considering fee hike for 2020 Waco Tribune Herald  Hoover, C. 11/29/19  
Marlin getting $10.6 million to help fix chronic water issues Waco Tribune Herald  Crum, B. 11/28/19 2 doc(s)
Finally, STC gets to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 11/28/19  
District 17 field grows to 12 with new fillings Bryan Eagle  Crum, B. 11/27/19  
Here's why these parts of Texas see more fatal crashes and what could save lives Corpus Christi Caller Times  Moritz, J. 11/27/19 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Texans face shortage of physicians in next decade Galveston Daily News  Heath, K. 11/27/19 3 doc(s)
Texas Tech partners with MC, Exxon Midland Reporter Telegram  Addison, B. 11/26/19  
Gregg County ending 100% abatement offers Longview News-Journal  Daniell, J. 11/26/19 1 TX bill
UTRGV Honors College dean: Valley can produce a Rhodes Scholar Rio Grande Guardian  Taylor, S. 11/26/19  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     12/02/19  

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