The longtime state legislator, who announced in June 2025 he wasn't seeking reelection, vacated the seat to serve as a U.S. assistant secretary of defense.
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Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
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Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education.
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