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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Rallies Anti-Abortion Advocates At The Texas Capitol
Posted on · Anti-abortion advocates rallied at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, waving flags and cheering on speeches by Gov. Greg Abbott and other politicians
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Women’s Group Urges Texas Sens. Miles, Uresti To Resign After Sexual Misconduct Reports
Posted on · Annie's List, a group that works to elect Democratic women in Texas, has called on state Sens. Borris Miles of Houston and Carlos Uresti of San Antonio, both Democrats, to resign following reports of sexual misconduct
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Texas House Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following Reports Of Flaws
Posted on · The revised Texas House sexual harassment policy includes language that strengthens protections against retaliation and provides specific steps to report inappropriate behavior
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How Much Has Been Raised For Harvey Relief — And How’s It Being Spent?
Posted on · Between the federal government, the Red Cross and private charities, billions of dollars will be spent to help Texans rebuild and recover after Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The Tribune is tracking how it's spent.
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Democratic Megadonor, Houston Trial Lawyer Steve Mostyn Has Died
Posted on · Steve Mostyn, a top Democratic donor and prominent Houston trial lawyer, died Wednesday. He was 46.
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At The Texas Capitol, Victims Of Sexual Harassment Must Fend For Themselves
Posted on · Interviews with more than two dozen current and former lawmakers and legislative aides indicate sexual harassment regularly goes unchecked at the Texas Capitol. And sexual harassment policies rely on officials with little incentive or authority to enforce them, particularly in cases of harassment by lawmakers.
Hurricane Harvey
Abbott Presses Congress For An Extra $61 Billion To Rebuild After Harvey
Posted on · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott flew to Washington to press the case for an additional $61 billion in federal disaster recovery money to rebuild public infrastructure after Hurricane Harvey’s devastation
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UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office
Hurricane Harvey
Texas Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Harvey Debris Removal Companies
Posted on · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into debris removal companies who may be “overpromising and underdelivering” their post-Harvey cleanup services
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How Much Has Been Raised For Harvey Relief — And How’s It Being Spent?
Posted on · Between the federal government, the Red Cross and private charities, billions of dollars will be spent to help Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas.
Politics
Straus And Patrick Meet As Special Session Dwindles
Posted on · The two Republican leaders — who have traded barbs over issues like the “bathroom bill” and school finance since the 30-day special legislative session began — have a history of frosty relations.
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Texas Senate Approves Anti-Abortion Bill That Affects Planned Parenthood
Posted on · In an overnight vote, the Senate approved a measure that prohibits local and state government agencies from contracting with abortion providers and their affiliates.
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Tears And Shouting On Texas House Floor As Freedom Caucus Delays Bills To Death
Posted on · The deep fractures in the Texas House GOP were on full display Thursday evening as lawmakers faced down a midnight deadline to pass bills out of the chamber.
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Texas Leaders Won’t Commit To More Resources For Sex-Trafficking Victims
Posted on · The state’s top leaders have remained silent on whether they'll provide more resources for sex-trafficking victims — or more funding for the crippled child welfare system that’s supposed to protect vulnerable kids.
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Texas Rangers Investigating Sid Miller’s State-Paid Trips
Posted on · Texas’ agriculture commissioner is facing a Texas Rangers investigation over the use of taxpayer funds to pay for two out-of-state trips.