Thirty-six of Texas’ 38 electors voted for Donald Trump at a Monday afternoon meeting at the Capitol, enough to put the real estate mogul over the 270-vote tipping point to be confirmed as the next president of the United States.
2016
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Texans in Congress offer scant support for full border wall
None of the 38 Texans in Congress offered a full-throated endorsement of a complete border wall, a position popular with President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters, a Texas Tribune delegation-wide survey found.
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Economy
Law lets local governments, businesses support ports of entry
A cross-border trade bill designed to beef up staffing at the ports of entry on Texas’ southern border has been signed by the president.
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Criminal Justice
Adult crime, adult time: How Texas fast-tracked kids to life in prison
Before he could vote, before he could drive, before he made it into high school, Miguel Navarro was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Now he’s fighting for a second chance to be seen – in the eyes of the court – as a child.
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Largest young athlete concussion study begun in Texas
Concern about football-related head injuries in pro sports has prompted Texas to launch the country’s largest effort to track brain injuries among student athletes.
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New report aims to change public perception of addiction
A new report from the surgeon general lays out the aim of taking away the “burden of shame” that made a barrier for those seeking help with their addiction.
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Top health threats to watch in 2017
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the top health threats for the coming year, which included the continuing battles against the Zika virus, antibiotic resistance and cancer.
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Quick shot of adrenalin helps heart patients
People who go into cardiac arrest but have a shot of epinephrine within five minutes are significantly likelier to survive than those who don’t get a shot of adrenaline that quickly, according to a new study.
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Technology helping providers focus on patients
When it comes to refilling prescriptions and checking to see if patients have followed instructions, new apps can do the busy work and allow providers to spend more face time with patients.
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Obama signs 21st Century Cures Act
President Obama signed into law the 21st Century Cures Act, which will provide significant money for medical research to fight cancer, develop experimental drugs and reform mental health policy.