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‘Sanctuary City’ Bill Clears Senate Committee After 16 Hours of Public Testimony

Texas Public Radio Staff

Posted on February 3, 2017 · Texas lawmakers heard hours of public testimony Thursday and into early Friday morning over a bill banning so-called “sanctuary cities” in Texas.

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Andrea Martinez, right, and other students hand out hand-made signs and letters opposing SB4, an anti-"sanctuary cities" bill that already cleared the Texas Senate and seeks to jail sheriffs and other officials who refuse to help enforce federal immigration law, as the Texas House prepares to debate the bill, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Many sheriffs and police chiefs in heavily Democratic areas warn that it will make their jobs harder if immigrant communities, including crime victims and witnesses, become afraid of police.

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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 6: “Sanctuary!”

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Posted on May 5, 2017 · Well, what now?

Tags 'Sanctuary City' Bill Beto O'Rourke Franchise Tax Houston pensions REDISTRICTING

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Texas Becomes 11th State To Call for New U.S. Constitutional Convention

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 4, 2017 · The Article V of the U.S. Constitution requires two-thirds of the states to call for such a convention for one to take place – 34 out of the current 50.

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Some children also participated in the march.

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What To Know As Texas Nears Passing ‘Sanctuary City’ Law

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Posted on May 4, 2017 · A breakdown of what this bill is about and what is not, as it heads to Governor Greg Abbott's desk to be signed.

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‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Heads To Gov. Abbott’s Desk

STEPHANIE FEDERICO

Posted on May 4, 2017 · The Texas Senate has voted to accept the House version of its so-called "sanctuary cities" bill.

Tags 'Sanctuary City' Bill Gov. Greg Abbott Senate Bill 4 texas vote

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