Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Extends ICE Program as Activists Quarrel
Brad JohnsonJune 19, 2019
A program that permits Tarrant County's local law enforcement to work in tandem with ICE officials was renewed on Tuesday.
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86th LegislatureIssuesDid Your Representative Become More Liberal or Conservative this Session? Here’s a List
McKenzie TaylorJune 6, 2019
The post-session study of where state house lawmakers fall on the ideological spectrum has been released by Rice University fellow Mark Jones.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseTexas House Approves Raising the Smoking Age to 21
Brad JohnsonMay 15, 2019
The legislation will now head to conference committee as Texas moves one step closer to raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseAmazon-Backed Drone Bill Killed by Tinderholt, Gooden Over Privacy Concerns
Katie FisherMay 9, 2019
The legislation was headed for passage in the House until Rep. Tinderholt took to the floor and revealed how the drone bill threatened Texans' privacy.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingNew Polling Shows Proposed Sales Tax Swap Unpopular With Texas Voters
Brad JohnsonMay 7, 2019
Polling shows a lack of support among Texas voters for a proposed sales tax swap to "offset" the rate of property tax growth.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingVIDEO: Rep. Martinez Fischer: Texas’ New Property Tax Proposal May Increase Taxes
McKenzie TaylorMay 3, 2019
The inclusion of a new "de minimis" exception could leave smaller cities and towns subject to higher taxes.
86th LegislatureHealthcareState HouseA Dozen House Democrats Join GOP in Approving “Born Alive Infant Protection Act”
Brad JohnsonApril 16, 2019
The GOP passed a bill protecting infant survivors of abortion with the support of 12 Democrats as the debate moves to the Senate.
86th LegislatureHealthcareIssuesState HousePro-Life Bill Abolishing Abortion Draws Line in the Sand
Brad JohnsonApril 11, 2019
Pro-life Republicans have filed a bill to abolish abortion in the state of Texas for the second session in a row.