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Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office.

The poll, conducted by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, found most rural voters believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction, while a majority of Latino voters felt the opposite.

While the Italian court said it would not extradite Gilley for capital murder, if would extradite him if his charge was reduced to murder.

A DHS spokesperson said the incident is under an active internal investigation, and the ICE agent has been suspended.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that ICE had a warrant for the driver of the truck and the passenger allegedly does not have legal status in the U.S.

The report, which has traditionally been released every other year on or near Sept. 1 will now not be released until Dec. 1.

Hutsell is the first Texan to win the Miss America crown in more than 50 years, after Shirley Cothran was crowned in 1975, according to People Magazine.

Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.

The incident could limit prosecutors' ability to investigate the shooting and also raises renewed questions about the Houston Police Department's cooperation with the federal immigration agency.

Hinojosa is trying to overcome a significant fundraising disadvantage against incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, the Republican seeking a record fourth term.