Two of the 11 members who opposed the measure say language calling for a Center for Democratic Resilience was vague and troubling.
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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Criminal Justice
Texas’ Henry Cuellar one of two Democrats to vote against landmark marijuana legalization bill
The bill faces stiff headwinds in the Senate, where it would require 60 votes to pass. A similar measure the House passed in 2020 failed in the upper chamber.
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Congress
Texas Republicans pushed Biden administration to keep rule that turns asylum-seekers away at the border
The Biden administration will drop the policy that critics have called an inhumane rule.
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Texas 2022 Elections
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela steps down, setting up a heated battle for his South Texas district
Vela’s resignation is effective at 11:59 p.m. Thursday in a move he said was coming. Gov. Greg Abbott can now call a special election to fill his unfinished term.
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Criminal Justice
“Absolutely disgusting”: Family of Botham Jean demands congressional candidate Jasmine Crockett stop using his name
The family of Botham Jean, who was fatally shot by a Dallas police officer in his apartment, sent state Rep. Jasmine Crockett a cease-and-desist letter.
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Politics
Biden says he’ll meet with parents of Texan Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran detained in Russia
Reed is one of two known Texans in Russian custody. In February, Russian authorities detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, claiming she was in possession of cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
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Politics
Inside Ted Cruz’s last-ditch battle to keep Trump in power
The Texas senator’s effort alienated some allies and sparked questions about ties to John Eastman, a longtime friend and author of key legal memos in Trump’s efforts.
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Politics
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela will resign early from Congress
The South Texas Democrat announced last year that he wouldn’t seek reelection. He’s leaving early to take a job at a law firm.
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Politics
Ted Cruz clashes with Democrats during heated confirmation hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Cruz argued with the committee’s chair over procedure, leading to an accusation that he was performing for the television cameras.
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Politics
Ted Cruz rides shotgun in “People’s Convoy” of truckers rallying for removal of COVID-19 mandates
The truckers arrived in Washington, D.C., recently after starting their journey in California last month.