Texans haven’t changed their answers on the biggest problems facing the state and the country — or on how the state and the country stack up, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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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Demographics
Perry: Removing Confederate Flag an “Act of Healing”
Former Gov. Rick Perry expressed support Monday for taking down the Confederate flag in South Carolina that has become a lightning rod of controversy since a deadly shooting at a church there.
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Criminal Justice
More Judges Sought for Immigration Backlog
The backlog of immigration cases from Texas has grown almost 60 percent in two years. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is trying to get Congress to cough up funding for 55 more immigration judges and staff to help overloaded courts across the country.
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Demographics
Decades After Racial Strife, Returning to A&M
Forty-five years ago, Bill Mahomes endured suspicion and scorn as the first black student to graduate from Texas A&M University’s Corps of Cadets. Now, he helps run the school.
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Demographics
Church Offers Haven to Lesbian Facing Deportation
An Austin church has offered sanctuary to an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant who said returning to her homeland means violence, abuse or even death. As a lesbian, Sulma Franco said she is fighting for herself and others at risk because of their sexual orientation.
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Criminal Justice
Crossings Down; State Buildup Forges Ahead
The numbers of unaccompanied children and families illegally crossing the border into Texas have fallen dramatically, but Gov. Greg Abbott says the state is still justified pumping about $800 million into beefing up border security.
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Criminal Justice
Abbott Signs Bill Mandating Use of E-Verify
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Wednesday that requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to use the federal electronic employment verification system known as E-Verify.
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Demographics
When It Comes to Voting Rights, Who’s a Person?
A Texas case accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court could decide just who a “person” is when voting rights are concerned. The phrase in question is a famous one: “One person, one vote.”
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Criminal Justice
Abbott Signs Sweeping Border Security Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed House Bill 11, capping off the final piece of a massive effort by lawmakers to bolster the ranks of state police, increase technology and establish intelligence operations units on the Texas-Mexico border.
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Look at What Happened With Immigration Issues During the Session
Differences in border security proposals sparked lots of debate during the 84th legislative session. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see what lawmakers agreed upon, as well as other related issues that were debated this session.
