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Ken Paxton can’t be deposed under oath in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court says

The attorney general has agreed not to contest a lawsuit brought by former employees accusing him of retaliation after they said he abused his office.
A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped

Regional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbott’s desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.
Tribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?

How closely did you follow the news in Texas this week? Take The Texas Tribune’s news quiz to find out!
Despite back-to-back deals on water from Mexico, relief for South Texas farmers is far from certain

Texas agreed to take 120,000 acre-feet of water from Mexico this month, only after the U.S. and Mexico agreed to an updated treaty.
A year into the job, Texas A&M president performs balancing act with growth, tuition, faculty and state leaders

Staff relations continue to be important for Mark Welsh III as he rebuilds trust after a hiring controversy and universities brace for legislation targeting faculty senates.
State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books

A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
Ken Paxton adds Dallas to list of cities he’s sued over marijuana decriminalization

Dallas is the sixth Texas city the attorney general has sued this year over marijuana decriminalization measures that he says conflicts with state law.
Why a West Texas county is building a new courthouse even after voters rejected the proposal

Officials took the extraordinary step of taking on new debt to replace the old courthouse, which has been plagued by rats and other pests, elevator breakdowns and flooding.
Los hospitales en Texas ahora deben preguntarle a sus pacientes sobre su ciudadanía. No tienes que responder.

El gobernador Greg Abbott quiere saber cuánto gastan los hospitales en el cuidado de inmigrantes indocumentados. Los hospitales no deben negar atención en ningún caso.