Texas Tribune Brief

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April 03, 2023 Chinese Americans fight for their place in Texas as lawmakers push restrictions on foreign land ownership, social media platforms
Among the fastest-growing segments of the Texas population, Chinese Americans fear their rights are becoming collateral damage as Texas officials seek to limit investment from China and ban a popular app that many rely on to keep in touch with family.
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March 31, 2023 Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library books deemed inappropriate for kids spur confusion — and concerns
The authors of bills in both legislative chambers say their bills’ aims are simple: keep sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation is so vague and broad that they could wreak havoc.
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March 30, 2023 Senate scales back proposed restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender kids
Senate Bill 14 would now allow trans children who are already receiving some transition-related treatments to continue getting that care. The Senate gave initial approval to the reworked legislation Wednesday.
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March 29, 2023 A bill advancing in the Texas Senate would block minors from updating gender on birth certificates
Opponents of the bill call it a “power play aimed at making the lives of transgender children as difficult as possible.” The chamber is expected to vote on this legislation Wednesday.
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4min
March 28, 2023 Republicans once allied with prosecutors, now they seek to rein them in
Some local district and county attorneys have said they will not pursue abortion-related cases, or prioritize certain drug, property and election crimes.
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6min
March 27, 2023 Trump vows retribution at Waco rally
Former president focuses his ire on political enemies and says he will have the back of supporters who have been wronged or betrayed.
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3min
March 24, 2023 LGBTQ groups criticize Texas bill’s broad restrictions on school lessons and activities about sexuality and gender identity
Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.
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4min
March 23, 2023 Legislators in the Texas Senate passes $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes
The proposals target the taxes homeowners pay by requiring school districts to lower their tax rates.
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4min
March 22, 2023 West Texas A&M University president cancels student drag show, saying it degrades women
Students and First Amendment lawyers say President Walter Wendler’s portrayal of drag shows is off-base and the cancellation violates free-speech rights.
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March 21, 2023 Legislators in Texas advances bill that would hinder transgender kids’ access to puberty blockers and hormone therapies
Senate Bill 14 would ban Texas doctors from providing kids with transition-related treatments that medical groups recommend for children with gender dysphoria.
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