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The bill, a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a larger effort to limit the power of elected prosecutors, especially in Texas’ largest, left-leaning counties.| The Texas Tribune
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Supporters say the proposals would increase efficiency and expertise, but opponents argue the attempts are political and probably unconstitutional.| The Texas Tribune
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Annunciation House, a network of shelters that serves migrants, sought relief from the attorney general’s demand to immediately release information about its clients. Paxton accused the religious group of smuggling humans across the southern border.| The Texas Tribune
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In an unprecedented use of his power, the Republican governor moved to pardon Daniel Perry less than a day after an Austin jury convicted him in the murder of protester Garrett Foster.| The Texas Tribune
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Daniel Perry, who was driving for Uber, shot 28-year-old Foster during a protest against police brutality blocks away from the state Capitol in July 2020.| The Texas Tribune
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Operators pump a sea of “produced water” underground for disposal. Intensifying tremors raise fears that the deep toxic waste pits could intermingle with water used for farming and drinking.| The Texas Tribune
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The governor says he asked the Board of Pardons and Paroles to expedite review, recommend clemency one day after Perry was convicted of murder.| The Texas Tribune
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The legislation heads to the Texas House, where members have been more muted about the proposal to disband offices, programs and training that foster diversity.| The Texas Tribune
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Former president focuses his ire on political enemies and says he will have the back of supporters who have been wronged or betrayed.| The Texas Tribune
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If Texas’ budget surplus were distributed directly to Texans, it could pay for 12 years of school lunches, seven months of rent or 11,000 miles of travel. Here’s how to put the big number into perspective.| The Texas Tribune