Police are investigating an incident in which they found two copies of the Muslim holy book in a men’s bathroom at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Sen. Huffman, advocates at odds over best way to combat sexual assault
Some sexual assault survivors and advocates are clashing with a Texas senator over the best way to combat sexual assault on college campuses.
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Paxton trial in Harris County to begin Sept. 12
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s newly relocated trial on securities fraud charges is scheduled to begin Sept. 12.
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Hate crime law results in few convictions and lots of disappointment
In Texas, the tiny number of successful prosecutions leave both victims and lawmakers questioning state’s commitment to punishing hate.
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Sandra Bland’s mother urges House committee to pass bill named after her daughter
The Sandra Bland Act would require law enforcement agencies to document the race and ethnicity of drivers they stop, divert some people to treatment instead of jail and require more training and reporting for county jails and law enforcement officials.
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Paxton trial moved to Harris County
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s trial on securities fraud charges was moved Tuesday to Harris County, prompting Paxton to seek a new judge in the case.
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“David’s Law” would criminalize cyberbullying, mandate school policies
A Texas senator wants to criminalize cyberbullying when it leads to a minor’s serious injury or suicide. Critics of the bill say prevention is more effective than punishment.
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Texas court halts execution of man amid claims of false evidence
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halted the execution of Paul Storey Friday afternoon, which was set for next Wednesday.
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Cornyn, Cruz part of Senate vote confirming Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning.
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Cornyn, Cruz join Senate GOP in ending filibuster on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
A senator’s ability to filibuster a U.S. Supreme Court nominee ended on Thursday.
