The rules establish new criteria for who can be considered to be dependent on the U.S. government for benefits and thus ineligible for green cards and a path to U.S. citizenship.
2020
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas officials say all four suspected coronavirus cases tested negative
Health officials said Monday that there were no confirmed cases in the state.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: The Texas Senate could become more democratic — for partisan reasons
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he might adjust Senate rules if the GOP majority shrinks — the better to bring Republican legislation up for debate when Democrats object. What’s so surprising about that?
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Democrats confront bellwether expectations as Texas House special election reaches end
Texas House District 28 is getting wide attention from Democrats, but it is far from the most competitive legislative district on their radar this year, and Republicans are confident ahead of a special election runoff Tuesday.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas A&M student does not have coronavirus, health officials say
The student recently traveled to Wuhan, China, where the deadly virus originated.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Baylor student becomes second person in Texas suspected of contracting coronavirus
According to an Austin media report, state officials are investigating a potential third case. This week, a student at Texas A&M became the first person in Texas suspected of contracting coronavirus.
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Homeless in Texas
Muddy shoes and difficult questions: How volunteers are counting the number of homeless Texans
Hundreds of people walked the streets of Dallas on Thursday to count how many homeless residents live in the area. Similar counts are planned in other cities this month. The results will be key to finding solutions for vulnerable Texans.
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Marijuana in Texas
Austin police chief: We will still ticket, arrest for marijuana
The day after the Austin City Council unanimously approved stopping arrests and tickets for low-level marijuana cases, police Chief Brian Manley said he will continue to enforce such laws.
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Politics
Attorney general tells Galveston City Council it can’t stop gun shops from locating near schools and churches
A letter from the attorney general’s office threatened to sue the city of Galveston if the regulations on gun stores weren’t repealed.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Watch interviews with five Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate in 2020
The Texas Tribune interviewed MJ Hegar, Chris Bell, Royce West, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and Amanda Edwards about the race to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
