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Tag: Senator Sylvia Garcia

Politics

State Rep. Carol Alvarado Wins Special Election for Senate District 6

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 12, 2018 · Alvarado polled just over 50 percent of the vote in the four-way contest.

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Texas Elections 2018

Morman Aims For Third Term, While Garcia Attempts Comeback

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 30, 2018 · Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman hasn’t faced an opponent in nearly eight years. His opponent, former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, is coming off two electoral defeats.

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Sylvia Garcia Calls for Protecting, Expanding Affordable Health Care

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 4, 2018 · The Democratic State Senator is running to succeed retiring Congressman Gene Green. Her Republican opponent is businessman Phillip Aronoff.

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How Governor Abbott Could Shape The Race to Fill Sylvia Garcia’s Senate Seat

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 24, 2018 · Governor Greg Abbott’s choice of when to schedule the special election could boost Republicans’ chances – if the GOP fields a candidate in the Democratic stronghold of Senate District 6.

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Texas Elections 2018

Democrats, Women Candidates Score Big In Texas Primaries

Associated Press

Posted on March 7, 2018 · For Republicans, the primary was a vivid exhibition of the Trump effect on GOP politics

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Texas Elections 2018

With Days To Go, Sylvia Garcia Aims To Avoid Runoff In Houston Congressional Race

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on March 5, 2018 · A seven-way Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S Rep. Gene Green in Congress has largely narrowed to two candidates. On Saturday, both were trying to reach undecided voters in their own unique styles.

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Envoy Air Agents Demonstrate Against ‘Poverty Pay’

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 22, 2018 · Passenger service agents for Envoy, a subsidiary of Fort Worth-based American Airlines, charge the airline with paying them less than a living wage. A union survey reports many depend on food stamps or Medicaid to make ends meet.

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Wealthy Healthcare Executive Could Become Serious Contender for Sylvia Garcia In Race For Gene Green’s Seat

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 2, 2018 · Just a few weeks ago, Houston political observers were predicting state Sen. Sylvia Garcia would easily win the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green. Then Tahir Javed pledged to “spend whatever it takes" to come out on top.

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Politics

Sylvia Garcia, Armando Walle Enter Race To Succeed Congressman Gene Green

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 14, 2017 · Green’s retirement makes it more likely Harris County will elect its first Hispanic member of Congress

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Texas Senator Sylvia Garcia Files Bills To Repeal Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 26, 2017 · Garcia introduced bills SB 108, SB 109 and SB 110 against SB4 and its modus operandi.

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Seat Belt Law For School Buses Passes Texas Legislature

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 25, 2017 · Texas' newest seat belt law has reached Governor Greg Abbott's desk. If it's not vetoed, it will take effect in this September.

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Politics

Texas Fetal Burial Rule On Hold Till January

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 16, 2016 · State Senator Sylvia Garcia is hailing the decision by Judge Sam Sparks to grant a temporary injunction, pending a lawsuit challenging the rule's constitutionality.

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Politics

Supreme Court Upholds Texas ‘1 Person, 1 Vote’ Standard For Electoral Districts

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 4, 2016 · The 8-0 decision is expected to benefit urban districts with large Latino populations over rural, more conservative ones.

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Revenge Porn Law Takes Effect In Texas

Ed Mayberry

Posted on September 7, 2015 · Even if the website or hosting company is based overseas, if it does business in Texas, the state can go after them.

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