Texas is suing the federal government over President Barack Obama’s landmark health care law — again.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Health care
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.
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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.
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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.
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Criminal Justice
Appeals court largely upholds ruling against Harris County bail practices, reins back orders
A federal appellate court on Wednesday mostly upheld a ruling claiming that Harris County’s bail practices unfairly discriminate against poor misdemeanor defendants.
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Criminal Justice
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.
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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.
