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The Daily Texan

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2020 Democratic presidential candidates debate health care, gun violence in Houston

Graysen Golter and Victoria May September 13, 2019

Ten Democratic presidential candidates took the debate stage Thursday evening to discuss issues such as gun control, immigration and health care. The debate at the historically black Texas Southern...

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SB 12 increases UT, Texas employee contributions to Teacher Retirement System program

Areeba Amer September 13, 2019

Senate Bill 12 has increased employer, employee and state future contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.  SB 12, which adds a onetime supplemental payment to eligible members...

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New law allows police officers to be aware of communication disorders during traffic stops

Lauren Girgis September 12, 2019

Drivers with communication disorders have the option to indicate their disorder on their vehicle registration under a new Texas law. Senate Bill 976, also called the Samuel Allen Law, passed...

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Texas universities react differently to new free speech law

Lauren Grobe September 11, 2019

Unlike some Texas public universities, the University had to change more of its campuswide free speech policies after a new state law went into effect Sept. 1. The 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate...

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The Daily Texan to host panel discussion and watch party during Democratic presidential primary debate

Mauricio Aguilar September 9, 2019

The Texan will host a watch party for the Democratic presidential primary debate on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Burdine Hall 108. Prior to the event and during commercial breaks, a panel will discuss...

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Legislation changing the way developmental courses are offered shows early signs of success

Victoria May September 5, 2019

Two years ago, Texas lawmakers reconfigured the way colleges across the state offer remedial education. Now they are saying the changes are showing early signs of success. Signed in June 2017, House...

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University of Texas Permian Basin students held on lockdown during Midland and Odessa shootings

Victoria May September 3, 2019

A gunman killed seven and injured 22 in multiple locations spanning Odessa and Midland, making this Texas’ second mass shooting in August.  The Aug. 31 shooting began when the gunman opened...

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More than 800 new Texas laws will go into effect in September

Graysen Golter August 30, 2019

Texas citizens will soon have to abide by 820 new laws, including some which will impact sexual misconduct, alcohol delivery and driver’s licenses.  The bills, which were passed during the...

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Higher education board commissioner steps down, talks challenges, achievements

Graysen Golter August 22, 2019

College preparation and financial aid for middle class students need to improve statewide, a Texas higher education official said Wednesday while discussing the organization’s challenges. Raymund...

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ACLU of Texas holds Q&A over reproductive freedom in Texas

Avery Wohleb July 11, 2019

Reproductive justice in Texas can sometimes be a losing issue, said Drucilla Tigner, an American Civil Liberties Union of Texas abortion rights political strategist, at an event held Wednesday in downtown...

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Trump approves $4.6 billion aid package to improve conditions in detention centers along southern border

Victoria May July 9, 2019

Following national protests and reports of unsanitary conditions at detention centers along the southern border, President Donald Trump signed a $4.6 billion aid package into law on July 1. However, some...

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100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

Morgan Kuehler and Savana Dunning July 3, 2019

Texas unanimously adopted the 19th Amendment much earlier than expected. Conservative Southern Democrats ran the state at the time, but a close gubernatorial election, a secret quid pro quo and a fight...

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