A university professor who studies natural hazards launched a flooding risk assessment tool for homes in Harris and Galveston counties. But after Hurricane Harvey, flooding risks are even harder to determine.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Texas attorney general now accepting complaints on “sanctuary” jurisdictions
Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced his office is accepting sworn complaints against “sanctuary” jurisdictions that prohibit local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
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Appeals court allows more of Texas “sanctuary cities” law to go into effect
A three-judge panel ruled on Monday that parts of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation can go into effect. The Travis County Sheriff’s office confirmed it would now comply with all detainers, a stark change from its previous policy.
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Al Franken at the Texas Tribune Festival
Evan Smith interviews U.S. Sen. Al Franken during the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival.
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Criminal Justice
Federal appeals court to hear arguments on Texas “sanctuary cities” law Friday
The stage is set for a Friday court battle in New Orleans between the state’s attorneys and local governments over Texas’ immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 4.
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Immigration
Facing federal confusion, Texas “Dreamers” prepare for looming DACA deadline
As the Trump Administration sends mixed signals about the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — or DACA — an upcoming deadline could determine the status of many of the program’s recipients.
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Politics
Phillip Huffines talks about his brother, the border and the “bathroom bill”
Here are highlights from The Texas Tribune’s conversation with Phillip Huffines, a Republican candidate for Texas Senate District 8.
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Demographics
Deal or no deal? Texans watch closely as future of DACA hangs in balance
Confusion reigned Thursday morning after President Donald Trump offered conflicting statements on the state of a possible deal with Democratic leadership to extend an Obama-era immigration program and beef up border security.
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Congress
Trump, top Democrats agree to work on deal to save DACA
President Donald Trump and top Democratic leaders late Wednesday agreed to work out an agreement that would protect the nation’s “dreamers” from deportation.
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Demographics
Congressman raises questions after DACA recipients were detained at checkpoint
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, has asked the Trump administration to clarify whether beneficiaries of an Obama-era immigration program should expect to be detained by Border Patrol officials even if they have current permits.