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Election 2020

Evangelical Vote, Once Solid For Trump, Shows Fractures

Posted on October 5, 2020 · The evangelical Protestant community, which makes up nearly one out of every three Texans, remains largely in President Donald Trump’s corner – but there are signs of generational division that could hurt Republicans.

Politics

Texas Evangelical Voters Remain In Trump’s Corner

Posted on January 2, 2020 · Evangelical Protestants account for nearly a third of all adults in Texas, making them a formidable voting bloc.

Criminal Justice

Former HPD officer sentenced to 45 days in jail for his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection

Posted on December 10, 2021 · Eighteen-year HPD veteran Tam Dinh Pham entered an agreement in Sept. pleading guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building.

Politics

Days after disclosing election ‘audits’ in 4 Texas counties, secretary of state’s office gives some details of their scope

Posted on September 29, 2021 · The state agency last week announced a “full forensic audit” in Harris, Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. But based on details released Tuesday, it appears the scope of the effort may be more limited than what the term may suggest.

Politics

Here’s What’s In Texas Republicans’ New Voting Law

Posted on September 7, 2021 · The new law is part of a nationwide push by state-level Republicans to enact more restrictive voting laws following former President Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election.

Politics

Civil Rights Groups Sue State Of Texas Over Restrictive Voting Rights Bill

Posted on September 3, 2021 · The suit filed by MALDEF on behalf of several groups and the Harris County Elections Administrator says Senate Bill 1 threatens to criminalize voter engagement activities, limits voter assistance and allows voter intimidation by partisan poll watchers.

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Election 2020

Evangelical Vote, Once Solid For Trump, Shows Fractures

Politics

Texas Evangelical Voters Remain In Trump’s Corner

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