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Don McLaughlin projected to win Texas House District 80
Read full article: Don McLaughlin projected to win Texas House District 80Republican candidate and former Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin Jr. is projected to win the Texas House District 80 race, flipping the seat red for the first time in over 20 years.
Rosie Cuellar to run for open state House seat in district that includes Uvalde
Read full article: Rosie Cuellar to run for open state House seat in district that includes UvaldeRosie Cuellar, former Webb County tax assessor and the sister of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, confirmed to The Texas Tribune on Thursday she intends to run in the Democratic primary for House District 80.
“Somber day” in Uvalde as community commemorates one year since Robb Elementary shooting
Read full article: “Somber day” in Uvalde as community commemorates one year since Robb Elementary shootingNumerous vigils and memorials in Uvalde marked one year since the massacre at Robb Elementary School. In what became the deadliest school shooting in Texas, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers and injured 17 others.
Republican blitz on LGBTQ issues exposes fractures among Texas Democrats
Read full article: Republican blitz on LGBTQ issues exposes fractures among Texas DemocratsThe defections have sparked feelings of betrayal and promises of retribution, particularly as Republicans in the Legislature have presented a unified front.
House advances bill that could provide billions of dollars for new water projects and fixing aging infrastructure
Read full article: House advances bill that could provide billions of dollars for new water projects and fixing aging infrastructureThe bill aims to create a water supply four times the size of Lake Livingston, one of the state’s largest reservoirs. But it may still be a “drop in the bucket” compared to the state’s needs.
Texas House passes ban on devices that modify handguns, but averts vote on increasing age to buy semi-automatic rifles
Read full article: Texas House passes ban on devices that modify handguns, but averts vote on increasing age to buy semi-automatic riflesA Texas lawmaker introduced an amendment that would have revived a proposal to raise the minimum age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 before it was ultimately withdrawn.
In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles
Read full article: In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic riflesThe legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic guns
Read full article: In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic gunsThe families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.
Texas House committee debates firearms bills filed in response to Uvalde shooting
Read full article: Texas House committee debates firearms bills filed in response to Uvalde shootingThe House Select Committee on Community Safety is scheduled to hear testimony on bills that would change how people buy firearms and how authorities report those purchases. One of these bills would raise the minimum age to 21 years old to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles.
After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the Capitol
Read full article: After years of little progress, Texas gun control and safety advocates see some small openings for dialogue at the CapitolMany bills that would limit access to firearms or ammunition likely won’t become law anytime soon. But people who advocate at the Texas Capitol see emerging signs that there’s appetite for finding some middle ground.
Texas Senate moves to set aside billions for future water needs
Read full article: Texas Senate moves to set aside billions for future water needsThe Senate on Monday passed a bill that would create a new state fund tailored for large or long-shot water supply projects, including marine desalination. The bill will advance to the House.
Texas Senate takes first step toward establishing billions for state’s water supply, infrastructure
Read full article: Texas Senate takes first step toward establishing billions for state’s water supply, infrastructureVoters would have the final say on whether the state sets aside billions of dollars to acquire new water sources and invest in aging infrastructure.
Uvalde’s state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. They’re trying anyway.
Read full article: Uvalde’s state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. They’re trying anyway.Many relatives of Uvalde victims back bills that state Rep. Tracy King and Sen. Roland Gutierrez are pushing in the Legislature. But limits on gun access don’t fare well at the Capitol.
A new bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers wants to highlight the state’s fragile water infrastructure
Read full article: A new bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers wants to highlight the state’s fragile water infrastructureSo far there has been an average of six boil-water notices a day across Texas in 2023.
KSAT asked state lawmakers if they want Abbott to call a special session and what needs to change in wake of Uvalde shooting
Read full article: KSAT asked state lawmakers if they want Abbott to call a special session and what needs to change in wake of Uvalde shootingBoth state lawmakers who represent Uvalde want Gov. Abbott to call a special session, as well as two more Republicans