Politics

Republican Lawmaker: I Called Immigration Authorities On Capitol Protesters

On the last day of the regular session of the Texas Legislature, hundreds protested at the Capitol — and Republican…

7 years ago

Patrick, Straus Deadlocked Over “Bathroom Bill”

In dueling press conferences Friday evening, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus revealed themselves at an impasse over bathroom…

7 years ago

Letter To The Editor: Restore Cape’s Dam To Preserve Stokes Park And The Mill Race

"When my husband and I donated land to the Texas Parks and Wildlife to create John J Stokes Park, we…

7 years ago

Fearing 2018 losses, Texas Republicans In Congress Want Special Session On Redistricting

Several Texas Republicans in Congress told the Tribune they want Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to redraw…

7 years ago

“WORD” Bill Dies In The House

Senator Judith Zaffirini’s “WORD” bill, also known as Senate Bill 965, died Tuesday in the house of representatives. SB 965…

7 years ago

Texas House Approves Bathroom Restrictions For Transgender Students

The Texas House voted to require schools to provide single-stall restrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities to students who don't want…

7 years ago

Analysis: Patrick Takes Hostages — And Control Of Legislative Session

Amid rumors of a special session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick put out a short list of bills he wants the…

7 years ago

Submitted Commentary: Russians Didn’t Orchestrate Trump’s Election – So Let’s Move On

With 3,141 counties in the United States (3,084 of which Trump won) and multiple voting districts within most of those…

7 years ago

What Texas House Bill 4122 Could Mean For Hays County Water

Most notably, it adds a requirement that the landowner may only move into the groundwater district with jurisdiction over the…

7 years ago

List Of Local Governments Planning To Fight Texas Over “Sanctuary” Bill Growing

Leaders from El Paso County and the cities of Dallas and Austin plan to move forward with resolutions or litigation…

7 years ago

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