By Noah Alcala Bach Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A federal judge blocks an 118-year-old state law that required minor political party candidates to collect more than 83,000 signatures […]
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With race-based admissions no longer an option, states may imitate Texas Top 10% Plan
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the practice unconstitutional, admissions experts say other states could look to Texas’ Top 10% Plan as a way to diversify their student […]
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Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
By Lexi Churchill and William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The state police agency had been withholding nearly all of its records on law enforcement’s botched response to […]
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With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
By Joshua Fechter, Karen Brooks Harper and James Barragán Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the […]
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Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify
By Noah Alcala Bach Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bill that would give people with disabilities new option to vote by mail
Originally appeared in Texas Tribune By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own […]
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The Texas CROWN Act, HB 567, Signed into Law!
On June 12th, 2023, House Bill 567, also known as The Texas CROWN Act, was signed into law, with the effective date being September 1st, 2023. The CROWN Act prohibits […]
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This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside
By Stephen Simpson, Eleanor Klibanoff and Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get […]
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PRIDE & Education in Texas Schools
June is PRIDE month, and according to a recent Census Bureau study focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, which left out the queer contingent, Texas has the second largest […]
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DeSoto Councilmember Raphiel Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Council on Youth, Education, and Families
Nicole Raphiel, City Councilmember, DeSoto, Texas, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Council on Youth, Education, and Families. Councilmember Raphiel was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar […]
