Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama’s landmark health care law — again.
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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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.
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Texas Elections 2018
At Houston campaign events, Moser says national Democratic opposition is helping her congressional bid
One of seven Democratic candidates vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson, Laura Moser says that opposition from inside her party has helped her raise more than $60,000 in two days.
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Texas Elections 2018
For first time in a while, CD-23 Democratic primary draws a crowd
Five Democrats are vying for a chance to take on U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, in Texas’ most competitive congressional district.
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Texas Elections 2018
New York Democrat Chuck Schumer endorses Tahir Javed in Houston race to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green
Schumer’s support for Tahir Javed, a healthcare executive, is at odds with the local and federal Democratic establishments, who have largely supported state Sen. Sylvia Garcia’s bid for the Houston-based congressional seat.
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Criminal Justice
Trump tells Cornyn he’s open to tweaking gun background check system
President Donald Trump told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday that he backs efforts by Texas’ senior senator to revamp the nation’s background check system for purchasing firearms.
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Texas Elections 2018
For a weekend, Texas is a battleground for Trump agenda, midterms
Texas may be a red state, but for at least the weekend, it served the role of a battleground for two party leaders determined to put their spin on President Donald Trump’s agenda in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke raises $2.2 million in first 45 days of 2018
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, announced Friday that he raised over $2.2 million in the first 45 days of 2018 for his U.S. Senate campaign.
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Demographics
U.S. Senate rejects immigration proposals, continuing limbo for “Dreamers”
Federal legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants and bolster border security is again at a standstill after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance any of four proposals on the issue.
