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A bill in the Texas Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds. But for years, previous attempts have been ...

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The Legislature’s lower chamber has finally blessed school vouchers—and denied ordinary Texans the chance to weigh in.

Democratic politicians and reformers say the donation shows a major loophole in campaign finance law.

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