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The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
Native American children deserve equal protection under law Austin American Statesman  Sandefur, T. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
Price improved mental health care in Texas Dallas Morning News  Henry, D. 11/14/17 3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Political reaction to Texas shooting offers the problem as the solution Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Blank, J. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
Will screenplay remake how we remember Wendy Davis? Austin American Statesman  Tilove, J. 11/14/17 1 TX bill
Can Texas ban political T-shirts, buttons from polling places? Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 11/14/17 3 doc(s)
Ted Cruz is gaining momentum for GOP primary Fort Worth Star-Telegram  Drusch, A. 11/14/17  
Abbott endorses Sarah Davis' GOP challenger Houston Chronicle  Ward, M. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
DPS, state library were targets of Russia-affiliated hackers last year San Antonio Express News  Morris, A. 11/14/17  
Coalition of Austin-area schools lifts college readiness rates Austin American Statesman  Taboada, M. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
Abbott endorses Republican Sarah Davis’ challenger Austin American Statesman  Silver, J. 11/14/17  
2 more accused of Harvey price gouging Dallas Morning News  Wang, J. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
Houston Democrat becomes the sixth Texan to quit Congress Dallas Morning News  Cobler, N. 11/14/17  
Abbott endorses rival of key Straus ally Dallas Morning News  Garrett, R. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
Sherin Mathews’ sister set to leave foster care Dallas Morning News  Emily, J. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
High-speed rail plan advances Dallas Morning News  Hallman, T. 11/14/17  
Police identify body of 16-year-old found dead in Huntsville in 2016 Houston Chronicle  Harden, J. 11/14/17 1 doc(s)
UTSA Downtown Campus celebrates 20 years, looks to expand role San Antonio Express News  Foster-Frau, S. 11/14/17  
Collier files as Dem to run against Dan Patrick San Antonio Express News  Ward, M. 11/14/17  
State must fix inmate compensation program Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 11/13/17 1 TX bill
County officials smart to err on side of caution with expanded security Waco Tribune Herald  Editorial 11/12/17  
Time to stop ‘modern-day slavery’ is now Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 11/09/17 1 doc(s)
Texans duped at polls by state leaders last week Waco Tribune Herald  Heilskapa, B. 11/12/17 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Help ensure legal aid for Texas veterans Waco Tribune Herald  Hecht, N. 11/10/17  
The evolution of longer terms for Texas speaker of the House Longview News-Journal  McNeely, D. 11/10/17  
Sen. Estes recognized by oil and gas industry Wichita Falls Record News  Staff 11/12/17  
State OKs $8.27M in grants for Ike-flooded homes Galveston Daily News  Barnett, M. 11/11/17  
Governor’s veterans proposal could benefit RGV McAllen Monitor  Ferman, M. 11/11/17 2 doc(s)
MSU board approves admission policy change Wichita Falls Record News  Kowalick, C. 11/11/17  
Texas A&M expanding partnership with TMC3 campus to serve as collaborative research hub in Houston Bryan Eagle  Kuhlmann, S. 11/10/17  
Texas dedicates $90 million to supplement federal aid for debris cleanup Corpus Christi Caller Times  Sikes, D. 11/10/17 1 doc(s)
State offers $90M to help cities pay for debris removal Galveston Daily News  Ferguson, J. 11/10/17 1 doc(s)
Lubbock judge signs death warrant for Rosendo Rodriguez Lubbock Avalanche Journal  Monte, G. 11/10/17  
Officials work with Harvey long-term recovery group Victoria Advocate  Garcia, L. 11/10/17  
Seliger to receive legislative award Midland Reporter Telegram  Staff 11/10/17  
Mistruths at the Capitol are hurting Texans Corpus Christi Caller Times  Davis, W. 11/09/17 5 TX bill(s)
Local officials plead for state help in Hurricane Harvey recovery Corpus Christi Caller Times  Acosta, T. 11/09/17  
Proposed UTEP tuition hike could vary by college major El Paso Times  Borunda, D. 11/09/17  
Dallas businessman thinks he can challenge Abbott Midland Reporter Telegram  Jasper, S. 11/09/17 2 doc(s)
State Sen. Hughes won't seek U.S. Rep. Hensarling's seat Longview News-Journal  Staff 11/09/17  
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     11/13/17  

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