Posted on · The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.
Posted on · The original 2014 bill sought protect unaccompanied minors crossing the border. Cornyn says it’s needed now to deal with risks stemming from parents and children being separated when they enter the U.S. illegally.
Posted on · The Democrat running for governor says his $6.5 billion plan would also fund universal full-day Pre-K and a $5,000 college scholarship for anyone who graduates from a public high school with a 3.0 GPA or better
Posted on · Democratic Candidate for Governor Lupe Valdez released Tuesday, April 17, a statement responding to Governor Greg Abbott's comments on her views on border security and immigration
Posted on · As the Texas National Guard deploys troops to the US-Mexico border, Houston Matters checks in with several reporters to see how the forces' presence is being received there.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn about Texas National Guard troops being deployed to the border. Then, we discuss the process of repealing a constitutional amendment. Plus, veterinarian Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Posted on · In 2010, President Barack Obama deployed National Guard troops to the border over fear of increasing drug-trafficking violence
Posted on · NPR fact-checked the president's claims on Twitter that "caravans" of people are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to take advantage of DACA, and that Mexico could stop the inflow
Posted on · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised to bring up a bill to address DACA, border security and other issues, even if no consensus emerges before the next funding deadline, on Feb. 8
Posted on · The leader of United We Dream in Texas says 'Dreamers' will not "take no for an answer"
Posted on · The measure would carry through on several of President Trump’s long-standing pledges to fight illegal immigration, including a crackdown on “sanctuary cities”
Posted on · The researcher says habitat isolation can lead to increased inbreeding and mutated genes.
Posted on · State politicians say the tragedy illustrates the need for immigration reform – although predictably they disagree on the details.
Posted on · Behind all the rhetoric and political discourse about President Trump’s proposed wall along the US-Mexico Border are real people who would be affected by it – border patrol agents, ranchers and undocumented immigrants. A new documentary called Beyond the Wall aims to put viewers in the shoes of those people as it explores the complex […]
Posted on · The poll of 1,000 state residents asked a series of questions about immigration issues.