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Federal Court Hears Arguments on SB4
Posted on · The stage is set for a Friday court battle in New Orleans between the state's attorneys and local governments over Texas' immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 4.
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Judge Dismisses Paxton Lawsuit Over Sanctuary Cities Law
Posted on · A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the state of Texas’ lawsuit against Travis County and other defendants over the state's new immigration enforcement law.
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New Risk Assessment Tool Meant To Make Harris County Bail Rulings More Fair
Posted on · Harris County’s judges are using a new tool to decide whether a defendant gets to await trial at home or in jail.
Elections
Judge Again Finds Discrimination In Texas’ Voter ID Law
Posted on · A judge Monday again ruled that Republican lawmakers deliberately designed a strict voter ID law to disadvantage minorities and effectively dampen their growing electoral power.
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Icy Weather, The Good The Bad & The Ugly, & Young Choir Voices: Houston Matters for Fri., Jan. 24, 2014
Posted on · Dozens of schools are closed today and transportation officials are warning motorists to stay off the roads after a mix of rain and below-freezing temperatures overnight brought on icy conditions for the Greater Houston area. Today on Houston Matters, weâll discuss how TX DOT prepared for the regionâs winter storm and how emergency officials will […]
Houston Matters
Do Supreme Court of Texas Justices Disclose Enough About Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest?
Posted on · The nonprofit investigative journalism organization the Center for Public Integrity last month gave failing grades to 42 states and the District of Columbia when it comes to their rules regarding financial disclosures. That’s the  information judges are required to publish regarding gifts they receive or their own financial situations — things that could be […]