Sen. Van Taylor’s bill would let the public find out when former lawmakers with felony convictions are receiving state pensions
85th Legislative Session
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Convention of states resolution is on its way to full Texas Senate
The Senate State Affairs Committee addressed one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four emergency items Thursday: passing a resolution showing the state backs an Article V convention.
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Criminal Justice
A week after Austin ICE raids, immigrants and their supporters march in protest
A week after immigration agents launched surprise raids in Austin and surrounding areas, hundreds marched downtown in protest, saying fear has engulfed the Central Texas immigrant community.
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FBI, IRS agents raid state Sen. Carlos Uresti’s law offices
FBI and IRS agents raided the law offices of Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti on Thursday morning, confiscating documents and other items.
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Texas may still be giving state-funded pension to convicted elected officials
More than two dozen former elected officials convicted of felonies may be receiving taxpayer-funded retirement pay. But state law keeps the details secret.
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Stadium exemption in “bathroom bill” won’t be enough, opponents say
An exemption for stadiums and convention centers in Texas’ “bathroom bill” may not be enough to avoid economic fallout in the state, opponents warn.
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Health care
Senate panel hears testimony on 3 abortion-related bills
Senate Health and Human Services Committee members heard emotional testimony from reproductive rights and anti-abortion advocates on Wednesday over Senate Bill 8, Senate Bill 415 and Senate Bill 258.
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Public Education
House budget proposal would defund Gov. Abbott’s pre-K program
The House has proposed cutting all funding for a pre-K grant program that Gov. Greg Abbott has discussed as a priority this legislative session — setting the stage for a battle in the Legislature.
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Criminal Justice
If Texas passes anti-“sanctuary” bill, El Paso County could face lawsuits
A 2006 settlement between an El Paso County resident and his local sheriff’s department could come back and haunt the border town if the Texas Legislature passes its anti-“sanctuary cities” bill.
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Menéndez failed to report $50,000 in donations
A Texas Tribune investigation found that two state senators failed to report almost $60,000 in donations from two PACs. Sens. Jose Menendez and Carlos Uresti, both San Antonio Democrats, vowed to file amended reports.
