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House Backs Measure Barring Mandatory Vaccines For Foster Children

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on May 11, 2017 · Discussion over a bill that would improve the state’s Child Protective Services agency turned into a heated debate over vaccines — and whether they should be required for children placed in foster care.

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Texas Lawmakers Consider Declaring Fantasy Sports Legal

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 3, 2017 · A year after Texas' attorney general questioned whether fantasy sports are legal, state lawmakers are considering proclaiming that they are.

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Former President George H.W. Bush Discharged From Houston Hospital

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 30, 2017 · Former President George H.W. Bush, who was admitted to the hospital this month for shortness of breath, was discharged Monday.

Tags barbara bush Jim McGrath President George H. W. Bush

Election 2016

Obama Administration Sending Election Monitors To 3 Texas Counties

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 8, 2016 · The U.S. Department of Justice announced it would be placing election monitors in Harris, Dallas and Waller counties for the general election.

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Election 2016

Record 15.1 Million Texans Registered To Vote In November election

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on October 20, 2016 · Texas registered a record-breaking 15,100,824 people to vote in the November election, the secretary of state’s office said Wednesday.

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Houston Hurricane Protection Plan Still In Limbo

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on October 6, 2016 · After vowing six months ago to reach a consensus on a plan to protect the Houston Ship Channel's oil refineries and chemical plants from a direct-hit hurricane, the region's scientists said Wednesday they aren't there yet — and won't be until next year at the earliest.

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Texas Launches Voter Education Campaign Amid Scrutiny Of Voter ID Law

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 1, 2016 · Texas has kicked off a voter education campaign ahead of the November elections amid heightened scrutiny of the state's voter ID law.

Tags 2016 educational campaign November election Texas voter id law

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