Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush signs plan to overhaul Alamo Plaza
Bush signed the proposal over the objections of several Republican lawmakers. Full Story
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Hundreds of separated families may get a second chance at seeking asylum
If a federal judge signs off on the new agreement, parents who failed their initial screening interviews and were ordered deported will have another chance to demonstrate their “credible fear” of returning to their home countries. Full Story
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MJ Hegar fires back at fellow Democrat Henry Cuellar for helping her GOP opponent fundraise
Hegar, a veteran running against U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, suggested that the decision by Cuellar, a fellow Texas Democrat, to attend a fundraiser for Carter was an example of "the good old boys' club" in Congress. Full Story
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Why the Dallas officer who killed her neighbor might have trouble with a "deadly force" defense
The shooting death of Botham Jean introduced several legal decisions for the Dallas County district attorney's office, including whether Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger was acting under the authority of the law in the shooting. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with MJ Hegar, Democratic candidate for Texas' CD-31
Watch a conversation with MJ Hegar, the Democratic candidate challenging U.S. Rep. John Carter in Texas' Congressional District 31. The discussion is being moderated by Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Poverty in Texas drops to lowest levels in more than a decade
With poverty down and incomes up, 2017 proved to be a solid year of economic improvement for Texas even though Texans of color continue to be left behind. Full Story
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With a supermajority, Republicans have complete control of the Texas Senate. That's at risk this election cycle.
While the Texas Senate will remain Republican-dominated, the party could lose its ability to move legislation out of the chamber without the support of any Democrats. Full Story
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