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Texas appeal of ruling on transgender medical care is ‘waste of time,’ veteran lawyer says

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on March 18, 2022 · An appeal of a judge’s order that temporary halted state investigations of transgender care should be tossed out immediately because the state hasn’t followed proper procedure, an expert in administrative law told a state appeals court.

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Appeals Court to Weigh Texas Voting Law Limiting Language Interpreters

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 8, 2017 · The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Thursday over an obscure provision in the Texas Election Code that critics say makes it harder for Texans not proficient in English to get assistance while voting.

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Trump’s Revised Travel Ban Goes Before Federal Appeals Court

Associated Press

Posted on May 8, 2017 · President Trump's revised 'travel ban' faces a difficult hurdle after a series of legal defeats

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Appeals Court Formally Nullifies Texas Abortion Restrictions

Associated Press

Posted on August 19, 2016 · A federal appeals court has nullified key portions of a sweeping 2013 Texas abortion law — a legal formality that complies with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this summer.

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Posted on March 31, 2023 · The author, actor and activist shares details of her multifaceted work and how she embraced her identity.

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As Houston & Dallas host Final Fours, NCAA takes seat on bench in political game

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Posted on March 29, 2023 · Any thoughts of the NCAA taking a significant stand on the political debates of the day has been largely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of legislation.

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Houston could soon become the largest US city without LGBTQ representation in its government

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 6, 2023 · Robert Gallegos, the lone openly LGBTQ member of Houston City Council, is term-limited and not eligible to run for reelection this year.

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