The complaint was filed via a state tip line alleging an Austin High School student used a bathroom not aligned with their sex at birth, according to Paxton.
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Austin Democrats Goodwin, Eckhardt lead in race for lieutenant governor and state comptroller
Two Austin Democrats are hoping to change Texas politics after a record-breaking turnout in the party’s primary election. Sarah Eckhardt will move forward to the November general election after securing a win during the primary election Tuesday night. State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, who has represented District 47 in Southwest Travis County for several years, was in a […]
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Anti-Muslim backlash shadows Austin after downtown shooting
After a deadly downtown shooting, Texas Muslims report fear and backlash as political rhetoric intensifies and Austin’s first Muslim city council member responds.
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Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting
More than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
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Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
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Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
Families filed applications for more than 42,000 students on the opening day of submissions. The application period will close March 17
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From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026
Several court hearings and policies affecting education, health, international trade and more will roll out in the new year.
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Texas proposes 13,000% licensing fee hike on retailers who sell hemp-derived THC
Two proposed rules causing the most heartburn among advocates and businesses are new testing requirements and increases in licensing fees.
