In a speech in downtown Austin on Thursday, President Obama largely avoided discussion of the ongoing immigration troubles in Texas, and instead talked about economic progress made under his watch.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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Obama Visit Becomes Talking Point in Governor’s Race
President Obama’s visit to Texas became fodder in the governor’s race Thursday, with Democrat Wendy Davis suggesting he should visit the U.S-Mexico border in person and Republican Greg Abbott challenging him to adopt the “Texas model” in Washington.
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Mayor Confident City Will Be Reimbursed for Relief Costs
Humanitarian relief efforts in McAllen will cost local governments more than $1.1 million by the end of the year, officials said on Thursday. Law enforcement officials also praised the state security surge that began last month.
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Border Crisis Puts Spotlight on 2008 Immigration Law
Many of the thousands of migrant children crossing into the U.S. are not being turned away immediately because of a 2008 law — signed by President George W. Bush and passed with bipartisan support — requiring that they get an immigration hearing.
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Perry, Obama Discuss Solutions to Immigration Crisis
During a meeting Wednesday, President Obama urged Gov. Rick Perry to support his call for more funds for border resources. Perry urged the president to address policies he says have made Texas a magnet for illegal activity.
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Texas Democrats Say GOP Stalling Aided Immigrant Influx
Texas border Democrats are pushing back against Republicans who have said that current White House policies are responsible for the swell of Central American migrants breaching the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Perry and Obama Will Meet to Discuss Border Crisis
UPDATED: Gov. Rick Perry will meet with President Obama on Wednesday to discuss the continuing crisis on the border, an aide to the governor confirmed Tuesday.
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Analysis: In Border Crisis, Perry Finds an Advantage
While the federal and state governments squabble over what to do about immigrant children on the Texas-Mexico border, Gov. Rick Perry is scoring political points on an issue of high importance to Republican voters.
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Video: Perry Implies “Conspiracy” on Border Crisis
On ABC News’ This Week, Gov. Rick Perry told host Martha Raddatz that the Obama administration is failing on border security and that the president’s response is “about five years too late.”
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Series: Hurting for Work
Here’s a look back at our four-part Hurting for Work project, a series on how disdain for government regulation sparked a “Texas miracle” economy — while tearing down protections for the workers who built it.
