Politics
State Rep. Carol Alvarado Wins Special Election for Senate District 6
Posted on · Alvarado polled just over 50 percent of the vote in the four-way contest.
Tag: Senator Sylvia Garcia
Texas Elections 2018
Morman Aims For Third Term, While Garcia Attempts Comeback
Posted on · 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.
Politics
Sylvia Garcia Calls for Protecting, Expanding Affordable Health Care
Posted on · The Democratic State Senator is running to succeed retiring Congressman Gene Green. Her Republican opponent is businessman Phillip Aronoff.
Politics
How Governor Abbott Could Shape The Race to Fill Sylvia Garcia’s Senate Seat
Posted on · 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.
Texas Elections 2018
Democrats, Women Candidates Score Big In Texas Primaries
Posted on · For Republicans, the primary was a vivid exhibition of the Trump effect on GOP politics
Texas Elections 2018
With Days To Go, Sylvia Garcia Aims To Avoid Runoff In Houston Congressional Race
Posted on · 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’
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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.
Politics
Sylvia Garcia, Armando Walle Enter Race To Succeed Congressman Gene Green
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · Texas' newest seat belt law has reached Governor Greg Abbott's desk. If it's not vetoed, it will take effect in this September.
Politics
Texas Fetal Burial Rule On Hold Till January
Posted on · 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.
Politics
Supreme Court Upholds Texas ‘1 Person, 1 Vote’ Standard For Electoral Districts
Posted on · The 8-0 decision is expected to benefit urban districts with large Latino populations over rural, more conservative ones.
Texas
Revenge Porn Law Takes Effect In Texas
Posted on · Even if the website or hosting company is based overseas, if it does business in Texas, the state can go after them.