The U.S. House approved $15 billion in aid to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in southeast Texas on Friday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump. Four Texas Republicans voted against the measure.
Congress
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans in Congress aim for united front ahead of long fight for Harvey aid
The 38 Texans in Congress aim to take advantage of their delegation’s size and seniority to usher large amounts of federal aid and resources to the state following Hurricane Harvey. The Senate approved $15.25 billion in short-term relief Thursday.
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Criminal Justice
Undocumented Texans grapple with DACA’s end while they wait for court’s SB 4 decision
Texans who benefit from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program learned this week that the popular program will be phased out. And they have a second worry: the fate of the state’s new immigration enforcement law.
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Congress
See where Texas’ congressional delegation stands on Trump’s DACA decision
Texas Republicans in Congress applauded the Trump administration’s DACA decision — but none of them advocated for the deportation of those currently in the program.
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In Harvey's Wake
Trump sides with Democrats in deal that ties Harvey relief to debt ceiling hike
The deal, announced by House and Senate Democratic leaders, ties Hurricane Harvey relief to a host of pressing fiscal issues the federal government must address in the coming weeks.
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In Harvey's Wake
Harvey aid and flood insurance high priorities as Texans return to Congress
The Texas delegation in the U.S. House will hold a rare, bipartisan meeting to discuss Congress’ role in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath. The National Flood Insurance Program is among several issues taking on new urgency since the storm.
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In Harvey's Wake
Texans in Congress face daunting needs in Harvey aftermath
In the coming days, weeks, months — and even years — it will be up to the state’s 38-member congressional delegation to imagine and legislate what Southeast Texas’ “new normal” will look like after Hurricane Harvey.
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Politics
As 2018 heats up, Will Hurd “bromance” puts Beto O’Rourke in awkward position
Will Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, at the top of the Democrats’ statewide ticket, stand on the sidelines as his party goes all out to defeat his friend, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, in 2018?
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Texas Elections 2018
Primary race to challenge U.S Rep. Will Hurd draws two more Democrats
Two more prominent Democrats are joining the race to challenge U.S Rep. Will Hurd, whose sprawling 23rd Congressional district runs across much of the Texas border.
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Criminal Justice
Texas lawmakers condemn Trump’s remarks on Charlottesville (video)
Controversial statements President Donald Trump has made about the violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville have invited criticism from Texas Democrats and Republicans alike.