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Tag: 85th Legislature

Politics

Houston Police Chief Debates SB4 At Latino Town Hall

Jen Rice

Posted on July 22, 2017 · Local leaders discussed issues affecting Houston’s Latino community.

Tags 85th Legislature Art Acevedo Houston Latinos hpd Latino Town Hall SB4

Politics

Why Aren’t State Legislators Paid A Living Wage?

Jen Rice

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Some states have a full time legislature, while others pay their lawmakers almost nothing. In Texas, we’re somewhere in between.

Tags 2017 Legislative session 85th Legislature constitution lawmakers living wage

Business

Sanctuary City Ban Could Worsen Labor Shortage

Jen Rice

Posted on June 20, 2017 · SB4 might make it harder to fill jobs in Texas.

Tags 85th Legislature business construction immigration restaurants

News

Advocates Call For More Human Trafficking Enforcement

Jen Rice

Posted on June 7, 2017 · Recent state laws will help fight human trafficking, but what’s needed now is implementation.

Tags 85th Legislature children crime human trafficking Truckers Against Trafficking

Education News

Texas Lawmakers Send Ban On Special Ed Cap To Governor

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 12, 2017 · "It would be wrong for our state lawmakers to stay silent on such an important issue."

Tags 85th Legislature Disability Rights Texas special education

Education News

Hoping To Keep $18 Billion In Commercial Property, HISD Plots Political Plan for School Finance

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 19, 2016 · "Our district and the business community have a lot at stake, and it’s no joke." -Ashlea Graves, who directs governmental relations with HISD.

Tags 85th Legislature hisd recapture Robin Hood school finance

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