Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state's top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin.
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Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas' $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.
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The state office that distributes billions to expand Texas rural broadband is facing allegations of "favoritism" and offering "sweetheart" deals to companies that provide low earth orbit satellite broadband.
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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discriminationThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
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An analysis found that between February 2025 and February 2026, more than 38,000 people in Texas without criminal convictions or pending charges were arrested by ICE.
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The American Automobile Association is reporting on Fourth of July gas prices.
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