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Texas Passed a Law Protecting Campus Speech. It’s on the Verge of Rolling It Back.

A bill would restrict “expressive activities” on campus — which could include what students wear and the hours and weeks they can protest.

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Protesters at an encampment at the University of Texas at Austin last year.

Officials Investigate More Threats of Violence Against American Politicians

The authorities in at least three states were investigating threats against elected officials. President Trump and U.S. senators were identified as targets.

Texas Governor Will Deploy National Guard to Immigration Protests

Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s immigration agenda, is the first governor to call on the National Guard as protests spread to multiple cities.

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Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said he would be sending National Guard troops as protests against immigration raids spread.

White House Pushes Texas to Redistrict, Hoping to Blunt Democratic Gains

A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.

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Any attempt at a mid-decade redistricting would require the Texas Legislature to approve new maps.

2025 Texas Legislature: What Passed and What Didn’t? School Vouchers, THC Ban, Immigration and More

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a news conference in May defending a ban on consumable T.H.C. products.

There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas

Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.

© Ilana Panich-Linsman for The New York Times

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a news conference in May defending a ban on consumable T.H.C. products.
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