Though the DACA program is still in effect, thousands demonstrated in El Paso and elsewhere across the country to demand Congress come up with a legislative fix to protect the young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.”
Congress
Read the latest Texas Tribune coverage of Congress, from the state’s lawmakers in Washington to key legislation and political debates shaping Texas and the nation.
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Texas Elections 2018
A $6 million candidate dominates in 9-way race to replace US Rep. Ted Poe
In a crowded race for an open seat in Congress, Republican donor Kathaleen Wall has dominated the field and the local airwaves, frustrating other challengers who still hope to continue the contest in a runoff.
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Texas Elections 2018
Amid national controversy, Houston Democrats hustle votes in 7th Congressional District
National Democrats set off a national firestorm when they took a shot at one of their own.
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Texas Elections 2018
11 Texas congressional primary races to watch
Across Texas, dozens of candidates are vying for attention in crowded congressional primaries, making for a boisterous primary season unlike anything the state has seen in decades. Here’s The Texas Tribune’s list of the most interesting races.
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Congress
Redistricting is years away, but a new super PAC is already working to protect Republicans’ hold on Texas
The leader of #ProjectRedTX is a former Gov. Greg Abbott campaign manager who has been involved in GOP politics through three previous redistricting cycles. The PAC has already raised $500,000 — from a single donor.
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Texas Elections 2018
TX-21 primary showcases intra-party conundrum for Texas Democrats in Trump era
The Democratic primary for Texas’ 21st Congressional District has put on display a growing debate over whether the party should court disaffected Republicans this year, focus on getting their revved-up base to the polls or do some of both.
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Environment
Federal judge rules Trump administration can continue building border wall
U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who President Donald Trump once asserted could not be fair to him because of Curiel’s Mexican heritage, has ruled in favor of the White House in a lawsuit over construction of a border wall.
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Health care
Texas leads 20-state lawsuit against Obamacare
Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama’s landmark health care law — again.
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Politics
After Florida shooting, U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas proposes funding metal detectors in schools
The bill, which Granger hopes to submit by the end of next week, would fully fund the installation of metal detectors for interested schools. Granger said her proposal is only part of the solution — “everything is on the table.”
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Criminal Justice
We asked all 38 Texans in Congress about gun control after the Florida school shooting. Ten answered.
We wanted to know: Should the minimum age for buying assault rifles rise from 18 to 21? Should large-capacity magazines be banned? Here’s how they answered.