state government

Ken Paxton impeachment trial live updates

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Ken Paxton impeachment trial live updates

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial began with a prayer from Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, who asked for guidance and direction for all those involved in the proceedings. Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht swore in Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Lana Meyers, a former state appellate judge who is serving as legal counsel for Patrick, … Read more

Texas ban on transition-related care for kids goes into effect Sept. 1

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Texas ban on transition-related care for kids goes into effect Sept. 1

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A Texas law banning transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy will go into effect next week after the state attorney general’s office filed to block a judge’s temporary injunction against … Read more