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Analysis: Texas Legislature can meet for up to 140 days. During pandemic, should it?

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New Texas law strengthens e-cigarette rules, relaxes weed possession punishment at schools
New law gives districts more flexibility with handling students found with marijuana on campus but requires punishment for students found with a vape. More
El Paso police lieutenant, sergeant arrested on sexual harassment allegations
Two El Paso police supervisors were arrested, accused of "disturbing incidents" of sexual harassment of female officers. More
Hundreds of new laws go into effect Friday in Texas. Here are a few you should know
The 774 bills going into effect Sept. 1 will touch nearly all aspects of daily life in Texas. From car registrations to hospital visits. More
Travis County judge rules HB 2127, the so-called 'Death Star' bill, is unconstitutional
The ruling from state District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble comes two days before the law was set to go into effect. The state is likely to appeal. More
Lower Valley home catches fire twice in 15 hours, arson investigation underway
El Paso fire marshals are conducting an arson investigation after a Lower Valley house caught fire twice in just over 15 hours. More

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