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Hispanics behind half of Texas' growth since 2010

by Alexa UraJune 22, 2017 12:01 AM

Hispanics are behind a large portion of the state's growth since 2010, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. While white Texans remain the state's largest demographic group, the state gained more than three times as many Hispanic residents as whites did between 2010 and 2016.

Despite "Texas miracle," affordable housing difficult for many urban dwellers

by Brandon Formby, Chris Essig and Annie DanielJune 16, 2017 12:01 AM

A new Harvard study found that Americans — especially poorer ones — are having a harder time find a suitable place to call home. Texas lawmakers, experts and development industry leaders say there are plenty of reasons why that's true here, too.

Paxton gets new judge in securities fraud case

by Patrick SvitekJune 13, 2017 12:39 PM

Harris County District Judge Robert Johnson's court has been assigned to oversee Attorney General Ken Paxton's securities fraud case.

Suburbs of Houston and Dallas top list of fastest-growing cities in U.S.

by Alexa Ura and Annie DanielMay 25, 2017 12:01 AM

Conroe, Frisco and McKinney were the fastest growing cities in the country among those with a population larger than 50,000, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Texas faith leaders come out against bills targeted at LGBT Texans

by Alexa UraMay 3, 2017 12:50 PM

A group of faith leaders gathered outside the House chamber on Wednesday to protest legislation they see as discriminatory toward LGBT Texans.

Rick Perry’s father, Joseph “Ray” Perry, dies

by Alex Samuels and Cassandra PollockApril 28, 2017 1:35 PM

Joseph “Ray” Perry, father to former Texas governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, died Thursday.

Ted Cruz reports $5.2 million total ahead of re-election campaign

by Patrick SvitekApril 21, 2017 9:47 AM

Ahead of his 2018 bid for re-election, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has an imposing war chest collected through three allied groups.

At Dallas County GOP event, Donald Trump Jr. says Texas “came through for this country”

by Alex SamuelsMarch 11, 2017 9:16 PM

Donald Trump Jr, the Dallas County Republican Party’s Reagan Day Dinner keynote speaker, said Texans’ fundraising efforts were key in helping his father secure a victory in the 2016 presidential election.

Advocates urge Texas House panel to amend fetal remains bill by outlawing abortion

by Alex SamuelsMarch 8, 2017 4:33 PM

What started as a state House committee hearing hearing on a bill that would require Texas hospitals to bury or cremate fetal remains turned into a heated debate over whether the proposal should be amended to abolish abortion completely.

Judge to rule next month on dismissing some charges against Rep. Dawnna Dukes

by Alex Samuels and Marissa EvansMarch 8, 2017 12:01 AM

Citing the statute of limitations, the Austin Democrat seeks to have four of 13 felony counts against her dismissed.

"Bathroom bill" testimony runs late into Tuesday evening

by Alexa UraMarch 7, 2017 2:27 PM

The legislation, Senate Bill 6, would require transgender individuals to use the multi-stall bathrooms and locker rooms in schools and other government buildings that match their “biological sex," as well as nix some local anti-discrimination laws.

Texas "bathroom bill" galvanizes advocates for transgender people

by Alexa UraMarch 6, 2017 8:33 PM

Hundreds of advocates for transgender Texans gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to lobby against the so-called "bathroom bill."

Sandra Bland Act would change processes for law enforcement, jails

by Johnathan SilverMarch 2, 2017 6:01 PM

The bill's proposals include limiting police searches during stops, adding reporting requirements for racial profiling and creating an independent ombudsman to monitor inmates' rights and services.