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Texas will eliminate temporary paper license plates starting July 2025, replacing them with metal tags to prevent fraud and enhance road safety.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency resources as severe weather threatened North Texas. The measures included mobilizing personnel and equipment to address potential flooding and other storm-related impacts.

A bill proposing restrictions on protests at Texas public universities is pending Governor Greg Abbott’s approval. The legislation asserts it does not limit First Amendment rights, though critics express concerns over potential constitutional implications.

Senate Bill 1220, nearing enactment in Texas, proposes changes to how ethics cases involving Houston-area politicians are prosecuted. Awaiting the governor’s signature, the bill aims to streamline cases of campaign finance violations but faces criticism over potential misuse by prosecutors.

Texas has ended its policy of offering in-state tuition to undocumented students following a federal lawsuit. The state and the U.S. Department of Justice agreed to terminate the practice, which was deemed unconstitutional. This policy, in place for 24 years, allowed undocumented students to access lower tuition rates at public universities, but will no longer be available, impacting educational opportunities for these students in Texas.

Senate Bill 990, aimed at expanding capital murder punishment in Texas by raising the victim age threshold from 10 to 15, failed to pass the Texas Legislature. The bill, introduced by Sen. Paul Bettencourt partially in response to the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray, faced support and opposition in its legislative journey.

Texas Senate Bill 17, which bans land purchases by entities from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, awaits Governor Abbott’s approval. The legislation focuses on safeguarding state security and economy by restricting foreign investments in Texas real estate.