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In a court hearing over the barrier near Eagle Pass, the U.S. Justice Department argued it was installed without proper authorization, while lawyers for the state said it notified the feds first.Sad to announce that this will be the last episode of the Texas Tribune Audio Brief.Thank you to the dedicated Audio Brief podcast listeners and the numerous followers who have enjoyed and supported the Audio Brief.I am truly sorry and thank each and every one of you for gracing me your trust and support.I will miss you all,Justin Dehn

Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled in the trial’s opening hours.

A day after Patrick announced the appointment, Marc Brown declined it, citing a campaign contribution he made to Paxton’s GOP primary opponent in 2021.

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous votes on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the suspended attorney generalThe Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.

After Paxton’s lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers responded by accusing the suspended attorney general of going to great lengths to cover up his relationship to the Austin real estate investor.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.

Texas families and health care providers sued the state over Senate Bill 14, which restricts transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care. The groups are requesting an injunction from a state district court judge before the law goes into effect on Sept. 1.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.

Amid ongoing wildfires, the governor’s disaster declaration for three-fourths of the state’s counties allows local governments to access state resources to fight fires.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.

The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual-harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that the claims infringed on the school’s religious tenets.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.

The seven-months-pregnant officer reported contraction-like pains at work, but she wasn’t allowed to leave for hours. Soon after, her baby was delivered stillborn. But the anti-abortion state is fighting her lawsuit, in part by saying her fetus didn’t clearly have rights.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It’s the best way to get to know our listeners.