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Texas Tribune Brief

Get the latest news on Texas politics and policy from The Texas Tribune now on Amazon Alexa. With reporters based in Austin, Washington, D.C., and on the U.S.–Mexico border, we are your go-to source f... Read more

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Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval

Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval

Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower school districts’ tax rates... Read more

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U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed

U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed

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28 Jul 2023

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