Election 2020
Trump Administration To Begin Biden Transition Protocols
Posted on · President Trump tweeted Monday that he's recommending the General Services Administration and others in his administration begin "initial protocols."
Politics
Criminal Justice
Houston Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban On No-Knock Warrants
Posted on · State Rep. Gene Wu and state Sen. Borris Miles each filed the legislation in the wake of the botched January 2019 Harding Street drug raid and the March 2020 police killing of Breonna Taylor.
Town Square
The Presidential Transition – Complications, Legal Challenges And What Happens Next
Posted on · Political science and legal experts discuss the unprecedented challenges of the transfer of power between Trump and Biden – where we are, what would typically be happening and what’s not, and the impacts.
In-Depth
As Trump Refuses To Concede, Some South Americans In Houston Are Reminded Of Home
Posted on · While some voiced uncertainty about a peaceful transfer of power, others trust the U.S. electoral process.
Guns
Study: Race And Gender Impact Views On Whether Someone Should Own A Gun
Posted on · White Republicans were more likely to be supportive of gun ownership overall -- except if the person with a gun is a Black man.
Texas
Texas Lawmakers File ‘George Floyd’ Bill To Ban Chokeholds, Amid Calls For Nationwide Police Reform
Posted on · The George Floyd Act would be the most sweeping overhaul of the use of force by Texas police since 1965.
Texas
Report: FBI Investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Posted on · Two people tell The Associated Press that the FBI is investigating allegations that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton committed crimes in using his office to benefit a wealthy donor.
Election 2020
FACT CHECK: Fabricated Claim of Biden Campaign Official’s Arrest
Posted on · A viral tale on social media falsely claims that a campaign official for President-elect Joe Biden was arrested in an illegal ballot-harvesting scheme in Texas. The false claim stems from unverified allegations in an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by a group of Republicans.
Party Politics
Party Politics: President Biden – What to Expect
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Politics
FACT CHECK: What’s Happening In This Election Is Not Like Florida In 2000
Posted on · President Trump is challenging the results of the presidential election, which his allies have compared to the contested race 20 years ago. But there are many differences between the two.
Election 2020
What Are The Effects Of Abolishing Straight Ticket Voting In Texas? ‘A Pain In The Butt’
Posted on · This election was the first in decades to not include a straight ticket voting option on ballots across Texas.
Harris County
Hidalgo Blames State, Federal Leaders For COVID-19 ‘Half Measures’ In State Of County Message
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the county was moving in the wrong direction in dealing with the pandemic, indirectly blaming Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening the state too soon.
National
Latino Leaders Talk Top Political Priorities, With An Eye On The Future
Posted on · “The Latinx Community in the 2020 Election & Beyond” brought together Latino lawyers, political scientists and activists to discuss the implications of the 2020 election and Latino voter turnout.
Politics
Harris County Prepares To Pick New Paper-Based Voting Machines
Posted on · The county is currently the country’s largest to use electronic voting machines that don’t create a paper record for ballots.
Immigration
Harris County Commissioners Approve $2 Million Deportation Defense Fund
Posted on · Around 70% of Houston-area detained immigrants don't have access to an attorney. Thousands are deported each year.