Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.
Texas Senate
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2024 Texas Elections
Republicans want to flip this last competitive South Texas senate seat
State Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-Palm Valley, faces off against Republican Adam Hinojosa in the only competitive race for the Texas Senate.
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Politics
Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from voters
Gov. Greg Abbott gave an inflated number of noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls, officials acknowledged, confirming findings by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, and Votebeat.
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Politics
Watch: Texas lawmakers discuss noncitizens on the voter rolls
Here’s what you need to know after a ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat investigation found that Gov. Greg Abbott likely inflated the number of noncitizens on voter rolls.
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Economy
Texas lawmakers signal openness to expanding film incentive program
Directors, producers and actors say better incentives in other states pull projects away from Texas, which is losing out on millions of dollars.
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2024 Texas Elections
Here’s how to vote in the Texas 2024 election
Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas.
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Politics
In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million
The stop by the husband of presidential candidate Kamala Harris included a rally to boost local Democrats looking to flip seats in the Texas House.
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Criminal Justice
Texas’ prison guard shortfall makes it harder for inmates to get reprieve from extreme indoor heat, critics say
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
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2024 Texas Elections
Here’s your ballot for the Nov. 5 Texas elections
Texas voters will elect officials in the presidential, congressional, statewide and legislative races.
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Politics
Dan Patrick starts Texas Senate leadership political action committee
New group plans to support policy goals of the conservative Senate majority.
