Attorneys and immigrants’ rights groups who fought against Senate Bill 4 say their next move isn’t exactly clear, but they insist they have a handful of options remaining.
Demographics
Explore population trends, diversity, and data shaping Texas communities, politics, and policy.
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Texas Elections 2018
Wave of women crashes Texas primaries
Texas women candidates won or made it to runoffs in more than 50 primary races statewide amid a surge in interest in running for office among women around the country.
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There are three Hispanic Republicans in the Texas Legislature. Only one is coming back.
State Rep. J.M Lozano, R-Kingsville, is the only incumbent Hispanic Republican left on the ballot for 2018.
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Texans join nationwide day of action urging lawmakers to act on immigration
Though the DACA program is still in effect, thousands demonstrated in El Paso and elsewhere across the country to demand Congress come up with a legislative fix to protect the young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.”
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Four highlights from The Texas Tribune’s women’s symposium roundtables
The Texas Tribune asked Texas community leaders, politicians and advocates how policy shapes women’s experiences in the workplace, at the doctor’s office and at the polls. Here’s what they said.
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Tiguas tribe bankrolling one of their own in primary bid against state Rep. Mary González
For the fourth time in as many election cycles, state Rep. Mary González is battling it out on the campaign trail. Her opponent, MarySue Femath, hopes to make history by being the first Native American elected to the Texas Legislature.
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Why is Texas voter turnout so low? Demographics play a big role
Talk of Texas’ dismal voter turnout is a staple of every election cycle. Here’s a look at the makeup of the Texas electorate and some of the context for those turnout numbers.
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UT/TT Poll: Texans divided on value of #metoo movement
A majority of Texas Republican voters have unfavorable views of the #metoo movement, while most Democrats view it favorably, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Everything you need to know about casting a ballot in the Texas primary elections
How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What am I voting on? How do runoffs work? We’ve got answers to the basic questions about how to cast a ballot in the March 6 Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas.
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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.
