At issue is whether Bonnen, an Angleton Republican, and state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, offered hardline conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan media credentials for his organization in exchange for politically targeting a list of fellow GOP members in the 2020 primaries. Full Story
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The appeals court overturned a 2018 decision from a federal district judge who ruled that the law, which gives adoption placement preference to Native American tribes, was unconstitutional. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged the law in 2017. Full Story
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Immigrants who use public benefits â such as Medicaid, food stamps or housing assistance â could have a tougher time obtaining a green card or U.S. citizenship. Full Story
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TzintzĂșn Ramirez, who helped found the Workers Defense Project and Jolt Texas, is the latest Democrat to announce a bid to deny U.S. Sen. John Cornyn a fourth term. Full Story
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With the speaker of the house and state attorney general under fire, the long-suffering party sees a potentially helpful thread heading into 2020. Full Story
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The stateâs approach stands in stark contrast to that of Australia, where leaders have successfully pushed a nationwide program that has made a sizable dent in cervical cancer rates. Full Story
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El Pasoans spent the week grieving â and worrying about more attacks targeting Hispanics â as politicians had varied ideas for how to prevent mass shootings in the future. Full Story
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The suspect also confessed to carrying out the shooting rampage when he surrendered to authorities, according to police. Full Story
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Agents from the Rio Grande City Station Marine Unit were patrolling near the town of Fronton when the shots came from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande, according to the agency. Full Story
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As the Tribuneâs new Engagement Producer, Elvia will forge deeper connections with our readers. Full Story
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In unveiling his latest policy proposal, the Democratic presidential candidate said that "our nation's weak gun laws enable violent extremism." Full Story
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If the members of the Texas House are still on Speaker Dennis Bonnen's side after they know just what he said to a political activist in a secretly recorded meeting, he'll keep his job. It comes down to trust. Full Story
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Migrants have been bused to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, under the Trump administration's âRemain in Mexicoâ program, a partnership with the Mexican government. Full Story
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Migrants have been bused to Monterrey and, they say, Chiapas under an ever-changing and often brutal âremain in Mexicoâ program. The policy is being carried out up and down the border by the Trump Administration in a controversial partnership with the Mexican government. Full Story
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In their lawsuit, the Democrats contend Bonnen, Sullivan and state Rep. Dustin Burrows violated campaign finance laws and demanded that Sullivan produce a recording of the meeting that he has so far played only for select Republicans. Full Story
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Donald Trump visited a hospital in El Paso on Wednesday, where none of the patients being treated agreed to meet with him. âThis is a very sensitive time in their lives,â said a spokesperson. Full Story
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A white gunman killed 22 Hispanic shoppers at an El Paso Walmart Saturday and injured more than two dozen more. Abbott and President Donald Trump were quick to highlight mental health issues. Full Story
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Anger and frustration about gun laws â and president's racist language â is becoming more apparent in a city still dealing with grief from what police have said is a racially motivated massacre. Full Story
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The House General Investigating Committee, which holds subpoena power, will review allegations that Bonnen offered media credentials to a conservative group if it targeted 10 GOP lawmakers in the upcoming election. Full Story
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In the wake of shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, the president and Congress are discussing laws blocking access to firearms for people considered an imminent threat. But here in Texas, bills that would do that have made little traction. Full Story
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