Dallas County Democrats, election officials, and members of Congress gathered in Dallas to discuss the county’s March 3 primary election breakdown and frame it as part of a larger fight over ballot access, voter notification, and the future of election administration in Texas and across the country.
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Texas Faces $3.2 Billion Loss in Sales Tax Revenue Due to Data Center Tax Break
Texas is projected to lose $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to an exemption for the state’s data center industry, prompting lawmakers to consider proposals to limit or repeal the tax break.
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Texas Students Demand Diverse Perspectives in Social Studies Curriculum
Students are calling for Texas’ social studies standards to be revised to include diverse perspectives and promote critical thinking, rather than prioritizing memorization and political agendas.
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New Texas Laws Create Fear and Uncertainty for Noncitizens
Texas Republicans have enacted sweeping regulatory and legal changes that have upended the lives of noncitizens, limiting access to occupational licenses, car registration, commercial driver’s licenses, in-state tuition, and other services, causing fear and uncertainty among the 1.7 million people without documentation in Texas.
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Texas School Vouchers Spark Debate over Equity and Outcomes for Black Students
Texas’ Black students face unequal academic support and discipline, and while some believe the state’s new voucher program will help them, others worry it will drain money from public schools and benefit majority-white private schools.
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Thousands of Dallas County Voters Redirected to Wrong Polling Locations
Dallas County data shows that at least 12,674 voters were redirected to the correct polling locations after the county GOP forced the elimination of countywide polling sites on election day, resulting in confusion for voters of both parties.
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Harris Backs Talarico, Calls for Democratic Unity After Primary Victory
Kamala Harris endorsed James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas and called for Democrats to unite behind him after previously backing his opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett in Highly Contested Democratic Senate Race
James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, with a populist message rooted in his Christian faith, after a bitterly fought race that was widely watched as an indicator of the potential future of the Texas Democratic Party.
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Texas Voters Head to Polls in Crucial Primary Election
Texas voters are heading to the polls to decide who will represent their parties on the November ballot, with five of the biggest storylines to watch including the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, the race to succeed Ken Paxton, the Abbott vs. Trump endorsement scoreboard, and the tort reform battles in Texas House primaries.
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James Talarico Calls for Unity, Accountability, Love at North Texas Rallies
James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas, delivered a message of unity and love, while condemning ICE and corporate forces, and advocating for reinvestment in Texas communities.