Texas leads 20-state lawsuit against Obamacare
Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama's landmark health care law — again. Full Story
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After his felony conviction, state Sen. Carlos Uresti's job is at risk. But his pension is safe.
State Sen. Carlos Uresti was convicted of 11 felonies, but that doesn't mean he immediately has to leave the state Legislature. And he'll still be eligible for his sizable government pension. Full Story
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Jury finds state Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty of 11 felonies, leading to calls from Democratic colleagues to resign
State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, could face years in prison and lose his seat after he was found guilty of multiple felonies Thursday. Full Story
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In lawsuit, activists say Texas' winner-take-all approach to the Electoral College is discriminatory
A lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday calls on Texas to treat voters “in an equal manner” during presidential elections. Full Story
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After four weeks, state Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud case heads to the jury
Testimony and closing arguments have wrapped up in the criminal trial of state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. Now a jury will decide whether he's guilty of 11 felony counts. Full Story
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In lawsuit, Texas couple claims they were illegally turned down as foster parents because they are lesbians
A Texas couple says they were turned down as foster parents because they are gay. Now, the pair is suing the federal government. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Filing claims Baylor officials may have destroyed emails; university says documents weren't related to sexual assault scandal
Baylor University officials pushed back forcefully Wednesday night against a brief filed in federal court earlier in the day that claims school leaders urged staff to destroy emails and other evidence related to a wide-ranging sexual abuse scandal. Full Story
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Sen. John Cornyn: DACA debate should move forward, but bill's fate remains uncertain
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday said he thinks lawmakers should keep to their promises to vote on an immigration bill this week. But he added that whether that happens is anyone's guess. Full Story
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Federal appeals court largely upholds ruling against Harris County bail practices
A federal appellate court on Wednesday mostly upheld a ruling claiming that Harris County’s bail practices unfairly discriminate against poor misdemeanor defendants. Full Story
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Now that he's a Texas Supreme Court justice, Jimmy Blacklock must become a candidate
New state Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock is the latest judge to face a familiar challenge in Texas: On the bench, he has to appear impartial. But to keep his seat, he has to win the approval of Texas' deep-red electorate. Full Story
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Trump to nominate Abbott adviser Oldham to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
For the second time in a matter of months, a top legal adviser to Gov. Greg Abbott has been named to a prominent judicial post. Full Story
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Trial begins in case targeting Texas' statewide elections of judges
Both sides revealed the outlines of their cases Monday in a federal court trial testing Texas' nearly 150-year-old system of statewide elections to the state's two highest courts. Full Story
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South Texas judge dismisses fraud lawsuit over border fence project
A judge said Hidalgo County's lawsuit against former drainage district manager Godfrey Garza Jr. wasn't strong enough to take before a jury. But the county judge says the county will appeal. Full Story
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As state Sen. Carlos Uresti's fraud trial drags on, one defrauded investor's testimony could be key
State Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud trial has entered its third week. The case could hinge on the testimony of one of Uresti's former legal clients. Full Story
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Immigrant rights groups say federal policy change will dissuade some asylum seekers
Federal officials said this week that a change to how the federal government decides asylum cases is meant to stamp out fraud. But immigration attorneys and human rights watchdogs said the policy would probably do more harm than good. Full Story
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“They’re just setting those babies up for the penitentiary”: How minor offenses feed overcrowding at Houston youth jail
Across Texas, kids are getting into less trouble with the law even though the state population is exploding. So why is Harris County's juvenile detention center bursting at the seams? Full Story
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Federal judge grants Texas request to block Obama-era restrictions on criminal background checks in hiring
Texas filed suit in 2013 over an Obama-era policy aimed at making it easier for convicted criminals to find work. In 2012, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission advised employers to use criminal background checks during job screenings only when job-related or necessary for the business. Full Story
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Texas fetal remains burial rule blocked by federal court again
U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra ruled Monday afternoon that Texas cannot move forward with the rule, citing that the Texas Department of State Health Services’ arguments “lack merit.” Full Story
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AG Paxton says he will consider suing to end DACA if court case drags on
In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday stated that if the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program still exists in June, his office would consider filing suit to eliminate the program. Full Story
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