:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/a4ff117751f940628f7dfcff21377d4b/0508%20Uvalde%20Bill%20Vote%20EL%20TT%2010.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas House Passes Ban On Devices That Modify Handguns, But Averts Vote On Increasing Age To Buy Semi-Automatic Rifles")
A Texas lawmaker introduced an amendment that would have revived a proposal to raise the minimum age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 before it was ultimately withdrawn.
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Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 9, 2023
Read More![Fox News Drone Captures Footage of Caravan of Undocumented Immigrants Moving Toward Texas Border [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/border-crisis.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
As the expiration of Title 42 approaches, a Fox News drone team has captured footage of a caravan of undocumented immigrants making their way towards the Texas border. The influx of people has placed a strain on local resources in cities like El Paso, while the political tension between the Biden administration and Governor Greg Abbott over border control continues to escalate.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2ddf490a6b49ac23bfccc66be29aa339/0425%20House%20Floor%20File%20TT%2001.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "State Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Ahead Of Expulsion Vote Over Inappropriate Relationship With Aide")
The Royse City Republican had come under growing pressure to step down after an investigation determined he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old woman on his staff.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/0877a0a865343927156e3c2ca197bf17/UNT%20Free%20Speech%20Protest%20EL%20TT%2034.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Amended Bill Would Keep Tenure At Texas Public Universities")
A new version of Senate Bill 18 scheduled for a hearing in the House Higher Education Committee on Monday would keep faculty tenure and direct university governing boards to establish policies to grant and revoke tenure.
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