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Many trans Texans have changed the sex listed on their birth certificate, driver's licenses and other documents. They say their identities will be invalidated under a bill headed to the governor's desk.

If approved by Gov. Greg Abbott, House Bill 4 would replace the annual test with shorter exams administered throughout the school year.

The Texas House passed Senate Bill 10 on Sunday. It now goes back to the Senate for concurrence before advancing to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement board.

Next step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help.

The Texas House impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton with bipartisan approval in May 2023. The Texas Senate ultimately voted to acquit him.

Under SB 2, families enrolling their children in private school would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student has a disability, through what’s called an education savings account. Supporters say it would be “the largest day one ESA program in the nation.�

The state ethics commission passed new transparency rules after The Texas Newsroom reported that Attorney General Ken Paxton had not disclosed information about several properties he or his blind trust owns.

Texas senators got an update from universities on steps they are taking to comply with a new state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs on their campuses. Lawmakers also heard testimony on free speech in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests.

Lots of important primary races will be decided Tuesday night, including the candidate who will go on to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz.