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Elections

Sen. Cornyn Says He Doesn’t Appreciate AG Holder Telling Texas How To Run Its Elections

David Pitman

Posted on December 15, 2011 · Texas Senator John Cornyn says the Justice Department needs to mind its own business when it comes to the state's voting laws. Cornyn says Attorney General Eric Holder doesn't have his facts straight on whether the state's voter ID law will suppress turnout among minorities and the poor.

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Texas GOP Candidates Hoping To Gain Some Ground

Pat Hernandez

Posted on December 15, 2011 · Tonight's GOP debate is the final joint appearance of the candidates before Iowa's first in the nation caucuses on January 3rd. But it could turn into a high stakes debate for the candidates from Texas.

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Black Caucus Not Happy With New Map

Bill Stamps

Posted on December 5, 2011 · Two different redistricting maps, one by the Texas legislature and another by federal judges have both come under fire by different minority groups. Texas Legislative Black Caucus speaks out.

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It’s Up To The Judge On County Lines

Pat Hernandez

Posted on November 15, 2011 · The fate of the Harris County redistricting map is under the ruling of U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore.

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Harris County Adds Chinese Language To Voting Materials

Laurie Johnson

Posted on October 13, 2011 · New data from the Census Bureau shows Harris County needs to add the Chinese language to its voting and election materials. The county's Chinese population grew by 24 percent in the past decade.

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