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| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for 2026-10-26 ( 19 items ) |
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American Civil Rights Project Urges Census Bureau to End Racial and Ethnic Classification in Decennial Census (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
P.O.
BOX 12207 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
October 13, 2026
To: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce (the "Bureau")
Re: Comment on: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions Docket I.D. No.: 260903-0005 RIN No.: 0607-AA75 91 Fed. Reg. 174 pp. 57524-57531 (t more ST
Artificial intelligence-enabled triage tools may reflect human biases (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Artificial intelligence-enabled triage tools may reflect human biases
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UTSW study exposes weak points of large language models used to prioritize patients in the emergency department
DALLAS - Oct. 20, 2026 - Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools used in emergency triage may be susceptible to the same clinical stigmas associated with human assessments, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center reported in a study p more PR
BAMC celebrates the life of infants lost during Remembrance Ceremony (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news:
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BAMC celebrates the life of infants lost during Remembrance Ceremony
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In the early days that followed, all appeared fine, and Revell assumed she would experience a routine pregnancy except for the occasional fatigue.
But at 23 weeks, Revell had cause for alarm.
"I had abrupt right abdominal pain," she said. "I knew something wasn't right."
After being admitted to BAMC, Revell was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome, a life-threatening pregnancy complication more PR
Castro Statement on Fifth Circuit Stripping Immigrants of Due Process Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Statement on Fifth Circuit Stripping Immigrants of Due Process Rights
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's ruling in Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega:
"Today, the Fifth Circuit stripped immigrants facing detention in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi of their right to due process. People who have lived in our communities for years, even more PR
DCCC Releases FAFO Fund to Further Expand House Battlefield (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Releases FAFO Fund to Further Expand House Battlefield
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F*** Around, Find Out Fund Will Help Surge Resources to 15 Trump-Won Districts
Despite unprecedented efforts to rig the political system in Republicans' favor, Democrats are competing and winning in districts that Donald Trump carried, some by 15 points or more. These races will determine whether Republicans are rewarded for their attacks on democracy or held accountab more PR
Frameworks Community Development Corp. Urges Reversal of Proposed CRA Revisions to Protect Affordable Housing and Community Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
T 512.385.1500 F 512.385.1503 2200 E. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 78702 WWW.FRAMEWORKS CDC.ORG
A HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429
Submitted electronically through the Fede more ST
Frost and Sullivan: Wood Coatings Market to Reach $33.34 Billion by 2032 as Sustainable and Premium Finishes Reshape Demand (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSbrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Wood Coatings Market to Reach $33.34 Billion by 2032 as Sustainable and Premium Finishes Reshape Demand
Waterborne chemistries, factory-applied systems, and a steady renovation cycle are moving value toward coatings that do more than protect the wood.
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Cupertino, CA, 21 October 2026 -- Wood coatings have long followed the rhythm of hous more PR
Hancock Whitney Urges Reconsideration of Proposed CRA Rule Changes to Protect Community Data and Collaboration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Jennifer Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing; Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219
Re: Notice of Proposed Rulem more ST
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group Voices Concerns Over Nationwide Moratorium on New Insurance Agents (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johnny Wallin
Chief Operating Officer
Marketplace Insurance Exchange Group, Inc.
1400 Hillcrest Drive, Arlington, TX 76010 | 817-350-8255 | MarketplaceInsure.com
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October 10, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-9872-IFC
Re: CMS-9872-IFC, Moratorium on New Agent and Broker Registrations more ST
NeighborWorks Waco Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Over Concerns About Reduced Incentives for Affordable Housing Support (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing
400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC 20429
RE: Opposition to Proposed Community Reinvestment Act Regulations OCC Docket ID: OCC-2026-0694 | RIN: 1557-AF57 | FDIC RIN: 3064-AG31
D more ST
RaceTrac Raises Concerns Over SNAP Restrictions Impacting Convenience Store Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 15, 2026
Sheila Corley
Acting Administrator
Food & Nutrition Administration
George Washington Carver Center
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20740
RE: "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia SNAP Demonstration Projects"
Dear Acting Administrator Corley:
My name is Joe Akers, and more ST
Scale Link Urges Consistent and Inclusive CRA Regulations to Enhance Small Business Lending (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13th, 2026
Jennifer M. Jones Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments- RIN 3064- AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Via email: comments@FDIC.gov
Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing, Docket ID OCC-2026-0694 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC more ST
Second Amendment & Aliens Unlawfully Present in the U.S. Topic of CRS Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49360) on Sept. 25, 2026, entitled "The Second Amendment and Aliens Unlawfully Present in the U.S." by legislative attorney Amin Aminfar:
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SUMMARY
The Second Amendment to the Constitution protects "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms." In New York State Rifle and Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1, 17 (2022), the Supreme Court explained that courts examining whether a law infringes on this right should look first to whether the more PR
TAMUK Secures $24.3 Million in New Multi-year Awards to Open FY27 (10)
KINGSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Texas A&M University Kingsville campus issued the following news:
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TAMUK secures $24.3 Million in new multi-year awards to open FY27
KINGSVILLE (Oct 19, 2026) -- In its mission of serving South Texas students through accessible resources, research opportunities and student development, Texas A&M university-Kingsville has made major strides via a record start to Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), securing 27 new multi-year awards totaling more than $24.3 million.
"This is an incredible start to the year," said Texas more PR
Targeted radiation shows promise for life-threatening kidney cancer complication (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Targeted radiation shows promise for life-threatening kidney cancer complication
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UTSW trial meets recurrence-free survival goal, providing a foundation to study less invasive treatment
DALLAS - Oct. 15, 2026 - When Diane Gentry, a 71-year-old retiree from Watauga, Texas, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2015, she learned the tumor had grown into her inferior vena cava, the body's largest vein. This potentially more PR
Trammell Crow Co.: Sandy Springs Advances Next Phase of Downtown Redevelopment, Selects Master Developer (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release:
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Sandy Springs Advances Next Phase of Downtown Redevelopment, Selects Master Developer
October 20, 2026
The Sandy Springs City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city to advance plans for the next phase of City Springs. The action marks a significant milestone in the city's downtown transformation, paving the way for rezoning and negotiations surrounding the future sale and redevelopment of appr more PR
UH, UHD, Rice students reimagine Houston through art, design and data (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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UH, UHD, Rice students reimagine Houston through art, design and data
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What could a more equitable, sustainable and connected Houston look like?
Students and faculty from the University of Houston, University of Houston-Downtown and Rice University are exploring that question through original artwork, maps and data-driven visualizations as part of "Designing Possible Futures," an interdisciplinary exhibition presented in partnership with the Houston Social more PR
Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Utah Handles Houston, Remains Unbeaten
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Down 13-7 to Houston entering the fourth quarter, Utah scored 14 unanswered points, and the defense held the Cougars to just 86 yards rushing, almost 150 yards below their average, to win the top 25 showdown, 21-13. The win vaulted the Utes to No. 5 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll while Houston dropped to No. 19.
Miami (Fla.) dominated Pitt, 52-23, and remained No. 1 with 67 first more PR
Westside Family Preservation Services Network Oppose Proposed Census Changes Over Fair Representation and Data Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 8, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (FDMS Docket No. USBC-2 more ST
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