Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial or ethnic voting group in the country, according to the Pew Research Center. And in Texas, there are sizable Asian American communities in key districts.
Rick Miller
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: A changing political climate in Fort Bend County and a politically fatal blunder
When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they’re Asian, the real news was in the result, not in the gaffe. Top Texas Republicans reacted, publicly and quickly.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Rick Miller’s swift demise shines light on the shifting politics of Fort Bend County and the Texas House
The drama that unfolded served as the latest reminder that seats in one of the country’s most ethnically diverse counties are some of the most competitive in the state heading into the 2020 election cycle.
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TribCast
TribCast: Rick Miller steps in it with comments on Asian opponents
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Matthew, Emma and Alex about a state lawmaker who suggested his election opponents were running because they’re Asian, and the latest on the presidential race in Texas.
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Texas 2020 Elections
State Rep. Rick Miller drops reelection bid after saying opponents were challenging him because they’re Asian
The Sugar Land Republican faced fast and fierce backlash after he accused his opponents of running against him because they are Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population.
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Higher Education
Hazlewood plan would leave benefits for current veterans untouched
Colleges are asking the state to pare back the state program that offers free tuition to veterans or their children. But key lawmakers in the Texas House don’t want to mess with what’s being offered to current veterans and their families.
