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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse ...
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Texas can execute death row inmate Edward Busby, U.S. Supreme Court says

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a stay of execution for Texas death row inmate Edward Busby on Thursday, clearing the way for his execution tonight amid concerns of his ineligibility due to ...
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Border wall through Big Bend state park in “planning stages” as updated map includes 2-mile barrier

An online map published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows plans for a wall near Big Bend Ranch State Park’s westernmost sections closest to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Rep. Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House to lead “election integrity” policy in Gov. Abbott’s office

The Fort Worth Republican, one of the most hardline conservatives in the Texas House, had been floated for secretary of state in unconfirmed media reports ahead of his hire by the governor.
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Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller

Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state’s top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in ...
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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases

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Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.
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Dallas will furlough 4,200 city employees amid budget gap

Dallas has seen a $30 million budget shortfall driven by slower sales tax revenue and higher-than-expected overtime costs for police and firefighters.
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Bo French says Texas shouldn’t recognize babies born to undocumented parents as American citizens

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Catholic bishop seeks information on “wildly disturbing” ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church

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