abortion
The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans
Posted on · The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
Politics
Politics
Texas Secretary Of State’s Office Announces Audit Of Harris County Elections Hours After Trump’s Request, Despite No Evidence Of Widespread Voter Fraud
Posted on · Former president Donald Trump asked Gov. Greg Abbott to put the audit on the third special legislative session agenda.
Criminal Justice
An Amendment To Let Texas Judges Deny Bail Advanced In The Senate, But Faces A Steeper Road In The House
Posted on · Senate Joint Resolution 1 calls for an amendment to allow judges to deny bail to people charged with certain violent, sexual, or trafficking crimes.
Immigration
Houston Haitian Group Looking To Help Refugees Traveling From The Border
Posted on · Local groups are stepping in to help Haitian refugees coming to Houston from a dire situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Politics
Mayor Turner Launches Investigation Into Allegations Made By Former Housing Director
Posted on · City Attorney Arturo Michel and the city's legal department will investigate the allegations. The findings will be made public, according to Turner.
Politics
Harris County Leaders Agree To Cut Property Taxes By 3%, Avoiding A Possible Quorum Break
Posted on · Republican commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey had threatened to break quorum the day of the vote, forcing the tax rate to revert to an even lower level, but ultimately reached a deal on a 3% cut.
Politics
Mayor Sylvester Turner Names New Housing Director One Day After Firing Former Dept. Head
Posted on · Turner fired the previous director for accusing him favoring an affordable housing developer in a process to secure $15 million in federal disaster recovery funding.
Politics
The Republicans Who Are Concerned About Big Tech Censorship Are Censoring Other Texans
Posted on · Elected republican leaders in the state say they are concerned about censorship, but actions silencing other voices paint a different picture.
Business
Tech Groups Sue Texas Over Social Media Censorship Law
Posted on · Net Choice and the Computer and Communications Industry Association say the law violates the constitutional rights of social media platforms themselves.
Politics
Houston Housing Director Fired After Accusing Sylvester Turner Of Awarding $15 Million To Favored Developer
Posted on · The former director accused the Turner administration of favoring an affordable housing developer in a process to secure $15 million in federal disaster recovery funding meant to replace housing lost during Hurricane Harvey.
Politics
Texas Property Tax Relief Bill Passes State Senate Hours After Being Added To The Special Session Agenda
Posted on · Senate Bill 1 would use a state tax surplus to lower school district property tax rates by roughly 6.6 cents, translating to about $200 in savings for the owner of a $300,000 home.
Immigration
Border Patrol Agents Criticized For Treatment Of Haitian Migrants In Del Rio As U.S. Tries To Dissuade More From Coming
Posted on · Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned would-be migrants that “your journey will not succeed” and promised to investigate the actions of mounted agents at the Rio Grande.
Abortion
Texas Doctor Who Admitted To Violating The State’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Sued Under New Law
Posted on · The lawsuit comes after Dr. Alan Braid said he performed an abortion prohibited by the law earlier this month. Braid said he was motivated by “a duty of care.”
Politics
With Redistricting, Texas GOP Works To Cement Its Power Despite Changing Demographics
Posted on · You may remember filling out a census questionnaire some time last year. Now, the data is being funneled into a process known as redistricting.
Health & Science
A Texas Doctor Says He Defied The Abortion Law, Risking Lawsuits
Posted on · Dr. Alan Braid said that his decision to perform an abortion past the six-week mark earlier this month was a matter of duty.