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7/16/25 New Execution Date Set for Child Killer
– New Execution Date Set for Convicted Child Killer After Lawmakers’ Delay Attempt – Texas AG Investigates Mars Company For Deceptive Practices Over Artificial Dyes – City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
7/15/25 Could Texas Democrats Break Quorum Again?
– Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk – Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes – Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
7/14/25 Bills Filed Ahead of Special Session
– Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session – ICE Arrests 1,361 Criminal Aliens in Houston-Area Operations in June – South Texas School Board President Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
7/11/25 Redistricting in Texas
– HHS Bars Illegal Aliens From Taxpayer-Funded Health Programs – Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded International Trips