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Sheila Jackson Lee spearheads reparations hearing in Congress on Juneteenth
For the first time in a decade, members of Congress examined the topic of reparations for African Americans over slavery…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton prosecutors’ pay decision upheld by court
After mulling the question for nearly six months, the nine Republican judges on Texas’ highest criminal court will not reconsider…
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Dallas transgender community on edge in the midst of violent attacks
In late May, hundreds of mourners packed a church in the heart of the Dallas LGBTQ community to remember the…
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Greg Abbott vetoes domestic violence bill due to radioactive waste fees
Gov. Greg Abbott today vetoed a widely supported bill to protect domestic violence survivors, calling it a “laudable effort” that…
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Texas bill involving intellectual disability and death penalty cases fails
Texas Legislature 2019 The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care…
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Texas measure limiting Class C misdemeanor arrests dies
Texas Legislature 2019 The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care…
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Watch Sandra Bland hearing in Texas House committee
Texas Legislature 2019 The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care…
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The Texas Republican Party platform supports some marijuana expansions. So, why doesn’t Dan Patrick?
Today’s Texplainer question was inspired by reader Al Schlieske. Hey, Texplainer: If the Texas Republican Party platform supports marijuana decriminalization,…
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Reform unlikely for Texas program criticized for trapping drivers in debt
After years of fighting, criminal justice reformers are on track to score a major victory this session: the death of…
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Dallas district attorney John Cruezot not prosecuting minor crimes
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot announced policy reforms last month that he said would be “a step forward” in…
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