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The chamber approved three police reform measures, including one that requires more substantive disciplinary action for police misconduct.
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The findings are echoed in the halls of the Texas Legislature, where lawmakers are wrestling with proposed restrictions to the state’s voting laws amid unsubstantiated questions about voter fraud and the integrity of the process.
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When it launched in February, the Texas Rent Relief program struggled to help tenants who'd fallen behind on rent due to the pandemic. In the first six weeks, 72,000 Texans applied and just 250 got help. Mona Ogas was one of the people who fell through the cracks.
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The governor broke his silence Tuesday on the legislation that has been building momentum at the Texas Capitol.
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Texas will have 38 congressional seats as a result of the latest U.S. census. The state’s political heft has been growing steadily for decades, gaining at least two seats after every census since 1980.
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The TV and radio ads, which are set to start airing Thursday, make the case that Texas is forfeiting "billions" in tourism dollars to nearby states that allow casinos.
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House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. Texans under current state law must generally be licensed to carry handguns, either openly or concealed.
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Here’s a rundown of immigration and other news from the Texas border and beyond.
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On Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited El Paso to hear what local advocates have to say about immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. A central concern is the ongoing practice of expelling migrants and asylum seekers.
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Many Texans may be eligible for grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency or loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.