Originally appered in the Texas Tribune By Ayden Runnels Other new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems. Dissolving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts […]
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State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports
By Patrick Svitek and Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 9, 2023 “State Sen. John Whitmire elected Houston mayor, AP reports” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Statewide #FreePalestine Protest Displays Texan Solidarity in Full Force
AUSTIN – Sunday Nov. 12th, residents from all over the state traveled by car and bus to protest Texas’ and the United States’ continued financial support of the genocide currently […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott says special lawmaking session will begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a special lawmaking session to focus on public education, including school vouchers and public school funding, which will begin on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Switching Political Affiliations, and the Ethics of Partisanship
Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas, has been accused of betraying his constituents after announcing his switch to the Republican Party, despite having been re-elected unopposed in May of this year.
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Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters & the Shifting Leverage of the Texas Labor Movement
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters places greater legal responsibility on workers attempting to fight poor workplace conditions, and could potentially limit the potential of the resurgent labor movement by preventing workers from using employer’s products and the flow of business to negotiate for better pay and conditions.
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Texas’ ban on certain drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge says
A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ law restricting certain public drag shows is unconstitutional, ruling that the law is overbroad and vague, and violates free speech rights.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, has announced his switch to the Republican Party, making him the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor.
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After winning impeachment fight, Paxton still faces felony fraud case and an FBI investigation
After a 10-day trial, Texas senators on Saturday voted to acquit Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on allegations of bribery and corruption, clearing him to return to his duties as the state’s top lawyer.
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Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: What you need to know about the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election
Oct. 10 is the last day to register to vote and to submit an address change for the constitutional amendment election.