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Texas’ 2021 Political Maps Won’t Need Federal Oversight, Court Rules

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on July 24, 2019 · The decision is part of a larger lawsuit from voters who challenged the state’s 2011 political maps.

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In Long-Winding Case, Court Considers Federal Oversight Of Texas Redistricting

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on May 3, 2019 · A panel of three judges heard arguments in the high-stakes fight that could return Texas to the days of federal supervision of its political maps.

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Texas Agreed To End Its Noncitizen Voter Purge, But It’s Unclear What Paxton Will Do

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on May 1, 2019 · The Texas AG's Office has shielded documents related to the voter-removal effort.

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Paxton Says He Has A ‘Strong Case’ As He Defends Implementation Of SB4 In Texas

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on November 7, 2017 · The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing to decide whether to keep in place a decision that blocked key parts of the law to take effect

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People that opposed Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the so-called 'sanctuary cities' bill, protested during the last day of the Texas legislative session on May 29, 2017.

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MALDEF Argues SB 4 Is ‘Improper Entry’ By Texas In Immigration Enforcement

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on October 31, 2017 · That is one of the legal arguments the organization will present a at an upcoming hearing on a judicial decision that has blocked key parts of the law

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State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds

Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 12, 2023 · The Public Utility Commission has about 200 employees but needs more to handle shoring up the state power grid and tackling an expanded list of regulatory duties, according to the state Sunset Advisory Commission.

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How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection

Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 6, 2023 · From those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

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Houston-area influencers indicted over alleged roles in $114 million securities fraud scheme

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 16, 2022 · Eight men, including four from the Houston area, face charges including securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud after allegedly using their social media presence to orchestrate a "pump and dump" scheme.

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Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 30, 2022 · Changes to Texas’ power grid have improved ERCOT’s ability to keep power flowing during major winter storms, but in an extreme scenario, the grid could still face rolling blackouts, a seasonal assessment shows.

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