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Election 2020

3 Texas House Incumbents — Dan Flynn, Anna Eastman And J.D. Sheffield — Lose In Primary Runoffs

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune / Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 15, 2020 · Two other incumbents — Democrats Lorraine Birabil and Harold Dutton — were also on the ballot Tuesday.

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What is the story of Melissa Lucio, and what does her stay of execution mean for her case?

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 25, 2022 · Today, a law professor, a filmmaker, and a state representative help us take a closer look at the story of Melissa Lucio, the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas – and who today, in breaking news, was granted a stay of execution.

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Houston Matters: Texas Democrats Discuss Special Session Walkout Over GOP Voting Bills

Houston Matters

Posted on July 13, 2021 · State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw is in Washington, D.C. with her colleagues, while state Rep. Garnet Coleman said he was at an "undisclosed location" and couldn't travel after having his foot amputated.

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Texas House Votes To Send For Democrats Who Fled The State — And Have Them Arrested If Needed

Paul DeBenedetto / Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera, KUT

Posted on July 13, 2021 · The move comes after Texas House Democrats on Monday flew to Washington D.C., breaking quorum and halting two bills that would add new voting restrictions int he state.

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Texas House Democrats Launch Climate, Environment Caucus With One Goal: Talk About Climate Change In The Legislature

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 10, 2021 · The climate, environment and energy caucus aims to start a conversation in the Legislature on how Texas can prepare for climate change and take advantage of the transition to cleaner energy sources.

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