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Legislation Aims To Reduce Texas’ Rape Kit Backlog
Posted on · Representative Victoria Neave has introduced three bills to help victims of sexual assault. One of them requires a statewide audit of untested rape kits, among other things.
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O’Rourke A Possible Target of Suspected Pipe Bomber
Posted on · The FBI also warned State Rep. Poncho Nevarez, a Democrat from Eagle Pass, that they had found his name and address in Cesar Sayoc's home
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Could Trump Backlash Hurt Cruz with Texas Voters?
Posted on · During the 2016 primary election, Trump described Cruz, who was also vying for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, as “Lying Ted”
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Poll: Texans in Favor of Abbott’s Job Performance
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus said Abbott benefited from chartering a political course independent of the president
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Texas Business Leaders Optimistic About Mexican President-Elect And The Future Of NAFTA
Posted on · CEO of the Texas Association of Business, is optimistic about the future relationship between the Trump and the Lopez Obrador administrations
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Texas Republicans Turn To Newtown Group To Promote Gun Safety Education
Posted on · The governor’s office will provide a $1 million grant to gun industry-affiliated group to educate Texans about safe gun storage.
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Researchers Discuss Psychological Impact Of Texas’ New School Safety Proposals On Teachers, Students
Posted on · Abbott’s list includes 40 recommended proposals for improving school safety
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NAFTA Deadline Looming For Trump Administration
Posted on · If the Trump administration misses the deadline, the existing NAFTA deal remains in place unless Canada, Mexico or the United States withdraws, which would require six months notice
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Trump Administration May Miss Deadline For NAFTA
Posted on · The Trump administration may miss a necessary deadline concerning the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA
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Joaquin Castro On Trump Pulling Out Of Iranian Deal, Future Of DACA
Posted on · Castro said backing away from the Iranian deal could also mean Iran once again attempts to build a nuclear weapon
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Immigration Attorneys, Advocates React To Texas AG’s Federal DACA Lawsuit
Posted on · Paxton threatened to sue the Trump administration if it did not end the DACA program
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Straus Critical Of Texas Enterprise Fund, Says Plan Favors Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Posted on · Straus writes that he is aware the companies choose their projected site locations, but he also says it is the responsibility of the governor's office to promote every part of the state equally
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Doctor Shortage In Texas Could Impact Patient Care For Seniors
Posted on · A 2017 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the U.S. will experience a 40,000 to 100,000 doctor shortage by 2030
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Texas Congressmen Warn Of Chinese Spies At State Universities
Posted on · Fred Burton, a former counterintelligence agent, said Confucius Institute might have been used to spread China’s political agenda and steal academic research
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Facebook Breach: Texas Dems Push For Investigation Of Cambridge Analytica Because Of Ties To Ted Cruz’s Campaign
Posted on · Texas Democrats want Paxton to investigate Cambridge Analytica because of the company's past ties to Republican Ted Cruz’s campaign