Former U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner was honored with a memorial service in the Texas House chamber, where lawmakers remembered him for his oratory, advocacy for his constituents, and his relationships with his colleagues, highlighting his commitment to bipartisanship and his legacy as a public servant.
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Texas House bill would weaken renters’ rights, advocates say
House Bill 32 aims to help property owners deal with squatters by speeding up the state’s eviction process, making it easier for landlords to find judges who will side with them in eviction cases, and making it harder for low-income tenants to obtain legal assistance.
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Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner dies
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Democrat from Houston, died at the age of 70 while serving his first term in the U.S. House, two months after being diagnosed with bone cancer.