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Oklahoma Senate passes bill making death penalty an option for first-time child rapists
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would allow the death penalty or life without parole for first-time offenders ...
Texas Standard1d
Why Texas’ massive drop in child abuse and neglect deaths is misleading
Texas reports drop in child abuse and neglect deaths but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. This story is part of “When ...
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Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice ...
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Texas senators consider ‘clean-up’ bill for 2023 school safety law
Senate Bill 1262 would allow the Texas Education Agency to commission peace officers to help districts with security planning ...
The Texas Tribune2d
Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups
Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting ...
Some Texas lawmakers want to overhaul school discipline. Many worry the plan goes too far
While school choice takes center stage in the Texas legislature, a series of bills that would expand how a school district ...
Texas SNAP reform: How new rules could change your grocery list
The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House ...