Sen. John Cornyn's bill to establish a $700 million American Latino museum as part of the Smithsonian passed the House on Monday, but still requires Senate approval.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesStatewide NewsHouse Bill Decriminalizing Illegal Border Crossings Co-Sponsored by Three Texas Democrats
Sarah McConnellFebruary 11, 2020
A Democratic bill aimed at decriminalizing illegal entry and ending automatic deportations garners support from three members of the Texas delegation.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingThe Last County Board of Education in Texas: A Multimillion-Dollar Behemoth With No Clear Identity or Mission
Holly HansenJanuary 27, 2020
The Harris County Board of Education is the last remaining county board in the state. Despite no longer overseeing any public schools, HCDE continues to collect money and create new operations.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAgriculture Bill Providing Pathway to Citizenship Passes Quietly in House Amid Impeachment Frenzy
Sarah McConnellDecember 19, 2019
Earlier this month, legislation providing a pathway to citizenship for alien farmworkers passed quietly in the House as impeachment took center stage.
IssuesLocal NewsSylvester Turner Wins Reelection in Houston Mayoral Runoff
Holly HansenDecember 16, 2019
Sylvester Turner handily defeated challenger Tony Buzbee in Saturday's Houston mayoral runoff, overcoming corruption allegations, slow hurricane recovery, and increasing crime rates.
Elections 2020FederalIssuesStatewide NewsProminent Races Show Texas Democrats More Reliant on Out of State Funding than Republicans
Brad JohnsonAugust 15, 2019
Efforts by Texas Democrats to make gains appear increasingly reliant on funding from outside the Lone Star state.
The third impeachment attempt by the Texas Democrat since President Trump took office was effectively defeated on Wednesday.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongress Passes Border Funding Compromise, Concerns Remain Over Unaddressed Problems
Brad JohnsonJune 28, 2019
After months of fighting, Congress passed a border supplemental bill that is leaving some on both sides of the aisle unhappy.