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Tag: US Constitution

The U.S. Constitution

Houston Matters

What’s The Legacy Of The 15th Amendment?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 28, 2020 · It’s been 150 years since Congress ratified the 15th Amendment to the Constitution. How has the discussion around voting rights evolved since?

Tags 15th amendment Ari Lozano Caleb McDaniel constitution Durrel Douglas history Houston Justice rice university Rocky Rhodes South Texas College of Law Houston texas civil rights project US Constitution voting voting rights

Texas

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

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

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.

Tags 'Sanctuary City' Bill 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states US Constitution

Texas

Texas House Prepares To Vote On “Convention Of States” Resolution

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on May 3, 2017 · If the lower chamber approves the measure, Texas would become the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature amendments convention of states Governor Greg Abbott US Constitution

Politics

What Would It Take To Summon A Convention of States?

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on March 20, 2017 · Texas is on the verge of becoming the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention. Some conservatives fear the effort could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Governor Greg Abbott US Constitution

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Convention Of States Legislation Passes Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on February 28, 2017 · The bill and its supporting resolutions call for a national convention that would amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the power of the federal government. They now move to the House.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature convention of states Governor Greg Abbott House Speaker Joe Straus US Constitution

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Texas

“Convention of States” Bill Advances In Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on February 16, 2017 · The measure would add Texas to the list of states seeking a raft of amendments to limit the power of the federal government. But some conservatives warn calling such a convention could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs US Constitution

Election 2016

Dallas Elector Will Vote Against Donald Trump

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 15, 2016 · Christopher Suprun is the second Texas elector to balk at voting for the Republican nominee for president.

Tags Donald Trump electoral college Presidential election 2016 Republican Party US Constitution

Politics

Some Texas Leaders Want To Fix Washington By Amending The U.S. Constitution

Christopher Connelly, KERA

Posted on October 3, 2016 · Since the Constitutional Convention in 1787, there have been several efforts to call for a new one. None have ever been successful.

Tags Amendment election 2016 Governor Greg Abbott US Constitution vote

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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Houston Matters

The latest COVID subvariant’s effect on Houston (Jan. 10, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 10, 2023 · We learn how the latest subvariant of COVID-19 is affecting Houston. And we visit a barbershop to learn about the important role they play in Black culture.

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Elections

Harris County needs “immediate” upgrades to voting infrastructure, internal report finds

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 3, 2023 · The post-election analysis by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office could not yet determine whether alleged paper ballot shortages had kept people from voting, as the Harris County Republican Party has charged.

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Town Square

Amy Spitalnick on the Charlottesville Trial and What Can Be Done to Prevent the Spread of Hate Moving Forward

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 2, 2023 · Discussing the violence that occurred with the activist who led the lawsuit against the organizers of the Unite the Right rally.

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