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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:
Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/01/texas-abortion-mifepristone-federal-ruling-mail-drug/
Texas shops can still sell smokeable hemp THC for now, judge rules. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/08/texas-hemp-smokeable-ban-joints-lawsuit/
Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law (ACLU)
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/ruben-ray-martinez-josh-orta-south-padre-ice-shooting-death/
Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/texas-electric-bills-utility-shutoffs-lead-nation/
Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda.” Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/01/texas-greg-casar-congress-bill-utility-costs-affordability-2026-midterms/
Democrats Win in Republican Stronghold in Texas. Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-win-republican-stronghold-texas-pearland-11907572
We have TWO live events on the calendar! The first is in Houston on Wednesday May 20, when we'll record a live podcast with the newly-elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss the undoing of MAGA damage to that district. Space is limited! Please RSVP here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/cypressisdpodcast
We're also excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026
Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:
Rule that lets Texans obtain out-of-state abortion pills can continue for now, Supreme Court says. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/01/texas-abortion-mifepristone-federal-ruling-mail-drug/
Texas shops can still sell smokeable hemp THC for now, judge rules. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/08/texas-hemp-smokeable-ban-joints-lawsuit/
Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas immigration law (ACLU)
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/ruben-ray-martinez-josh-orta-south-padre-ice-shooting-death/
Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds. Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/04/texas-electric-bills-utility-shutoffs-lead-nation/
Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda.” Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/01/texas-greg-casar-congress-bill-utility-costs-affordability-2026-midterms/
Democrats Win in Republican Stronghold in Texas. Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-win-republican-stronghold-texas-pearland-11907572
We have TWO live events on the calendar! The first is in Houston on Wednesday May 20, when we'll record a live podcast with the newly-elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board to discuss the undoing of MAGA damage to that district. Space is limited! Please RSVP here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/cypressisdpodcast
We're also excited to see you in Dallas for our 16th anniversary celebration on Tuesday June 16! Make your reservation now: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/anniversary2026
Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.

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