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Hurricane Harvey Becomes Focal Point in Houston-Area Races for Congress
Posted on · Democrats on the ballot in communities hit hardest by Harvey argue that Republicans in office haven't done enough to prepare Texas for the next major hurricane.
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Vague State Law Aside, A Convicted Felon Will Be on The Ballot in Austin
Posted on · After his candidacy was challenged, convicted felon Lewis Conway Jr. was cleared by the Austin city clerk on Tuesday.
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Employees Protest Poor Working Conditions in State Office Buildings
Posted on · After reports of mold invading a state health agency building, a group of state employees gathered in Austin on Friday to protest working conditions.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Urges Teacher Retirement System Not to Raise Health Care Premiums
Posted on · Patrick said funding for health care benefits under TRS-Care should be the responsibility of the Legislature and "not fall on the shoulders of our retired teachers."
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‘Why Did I Come To America?’ Black Asylum-Seekers From Africa Face Unique Challenges In The U.S.
Posted on · African immigrants arriving in Texas are finding a litany of unique racial, cultural and practical challenges to becoming legal residents in America.
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Meet The Student Activists Emerging In Texas After The Mass Shooting In Santa Fe
Posted on · Just as the Parkland shooting turned Florida students into activists, the Santa Fe High School shooting mobilized a group of students to push for change in their conservative community.
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Fifteen Years After Landmark Gay Rights Case, Same-Sex Couples In Texas Still Face Challenges In Court
Posted on · On June 26, 2003, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law banning gay sodomy — a watershed moment for gay rights. But 15 years later, same-sex couples face another court case that aims to roll back their rights.
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Lawmakers Explored School Safety Solutions At The Texas Capitol
Posted on · At a Senate hearing Monday, members of a select committee discussed mental health training and security cameras. But they failed to reach consensus on school architecture and metal detectors
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After Santa Fe School Shooting, Texas Launches Mobile App To Help People Report Suspicious Activity
Posted on · Nearly a month after Santa Fe high school shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a digital technology to make it easier for Texans to report unusual activity in schools and communities within minutes.
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro Wants To Guarantee Members Of Congress Access To Immigrant Detention Centers
Posted on · Castro said he plans to file legislation after U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday was denied access to a Brownsville facility that is housing unaccompanied immigrant children.
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“Women Can Do This”: Female Inmates In Texas Find Fulfillment In Learning Technical Skills, But They Have Fewer Options Than Men
Posted on · Female inmates are offered fewer educational opportunities than men in Texas prisons, according to a recently released report. Those women who do have access to technical education say they are finding their passions.
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How Democrats In Texas Are Trying To Win Over Fort Bend County
Posted on · The 22nd Congressional District, which includes most of Fort Bend County, has long tilted Republican, but Democrats see an opportunity to change that by reaching out to thousands of non-voters in ethnic communities
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We Asked 22 Texas Democrats Running For Congress Whether They’d Vote To Impeach Trump, Here’s What They Said
Posted on · It's clear that many Democrats running for office in Texas oppose President Donald Trump. But when asked about a hypothetical impeachment, many Democratic candidates weren't so fast to say "yes" to oust a sitting president.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Revs Up Fight Against Austin’s Paid Sick Leave Rule
Posted on · In another fight over local control, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has thrown his support behind a conservative group suing the capital city over its ordinance
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Report: Women At Texas Community Colleges Aren’t Getting The Kind Of Birth Control They Want
Posted on · Financial barriers and limited access to providers are keeping women at the state's community colleges from getting the effective contraceptives they prefer, according to a new report from the University of Texas at Austin