Bill requiring air conditioning in all Texas prisons wins House approval
House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032. Full Story
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Texas Republicans heckle Biden over border remarks during State of the Union
Texas Republicans have long pressed President Joe Biden to do more to address border security and jeered at his remarks during his annual speech to Congress. Full Story
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People want to donate diapers and toys to children at Border Patrol facilities in Texas. They’re being turned away.
A Border Patrol official told a state lawmaker that the agency doesn't accept donations for facilities where children are reportedly being held in substandard conditions. Full Story
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![From left: Meagan O'Toole-Pitts, Ashley Cortez, Oliver Cortez and his father Mark Cortez attempt to drop-off diapers and toys for detained children at the immigration detention center in Clint on June 24, 2019.]()
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Watch: A conversation on police seizures in Texas and beyond
Watch our conversation about how law enforcement agencies, cities and counties use civil asset forfeiture and why many states are restricting the practice, moderated by Texas Tribune criminal justice reporter Jolie McCullough. Panelists are state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg, Harris County ADA Angela Beavers and Jacob Ryan, a journalist with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. Full Story
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Eminent domain reform died in the Texas Legislature this session
Despite hundreds of hours of negotiations between Texas landowners and industry groups, legislation to address concerns over the eminent domain process could not be finalized, with lawmakers pledging to make it a top priority for future sessions. Full Story
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Could Texas high-speed rail hit a speed bump this session?
Lawmakers are pushing more measures than ever before that could delay the Dallas-Houston bullet train project — and there’s even a special subcommittee tackling the topic. Full Story
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Texas officials say it would cost $1 billion to cool prisons – but they’ve grossly overestimated AC costs before
An estimate to put air conditioning into one prison changed from more than $20 million to $4 million last year. Full Story
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A loophole helped McAllen hide how much it paid Enrique Iglesias. The Texas House on Wednesday moved to patch it.
The Texas House unanimously passed House Bill 81 on Wednesday. Full Story
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New Harris County policy reignites marijuana decriminalization debate
After Harris County’s move to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, Texas lawmakers disagree about whether local jurisdictions have the discretion to enact such policies. Full Story
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A Conversation with Hinojosa, Guerra and Canales (Video)
Full video of our Aug. 26 conversation with state Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Reps. Bobby Guerra, D-Mission, and Terry Canales, D-Edinburg. Full Story
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