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Report: 1 In 3 Low-Income Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Benefits In 2020, Citing Immigration Concerns

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 26, 2021 · The research underscores how a relatively short-lived Trump-era policy may have an enduring impact on the long-term well-being of children in immigrant families. In the Houston metro area, 43% of children have at least one immigrant parent.

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Posted on January 26, 2023 · Understanding what gets classified, de-classified, who has access to these records and where they go after a leader leaves office.

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Houston Rep. Wu says legal challenge likely if land purchasing ban passes Texas Legislature

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Posted on January 24, 2023 · A Republican-led proposal to ban citizens, entities and governments and from certain countries to purchase land in Texas is raising concerns among some lawmakers.

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Local, state officials condemn proposed bill that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land

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Posted on January 23, 2023 · The bill would forbid governments, businesses, and individuals with ties China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from buying property in Texas. 

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