Political analysts say that state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte’s prospects in her lieutenant governor race rely largely on a significant turnout from Hispanic voters in the general election. Could her last name impact her ability to motivate some of those voters?
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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GOP Approves Hardline Immigration Stance in Party Platform
After hours of debate on the final day of the biennial state GOP convention, Republican delegates reverted the party’s immigration plank to a more hardline stance on immigration.
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At GOP Convention, Patrick Focuses on Immigration
State Sen. Dan Patrick, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, told delegates at the state GOP convention that the party will attract Hispanic voters, because Republicans stand “for the future of their family.”
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Republicans Poised for Lively Floor Debate at State Convention
As they enter the final day of the Texas GOP convention and decide on the party’s political platform, Republican delegates are set to debate key voting issues among conservatives — immigration and homosexuality.
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Criminal Justice
USCIS Announces Instructions for Deferred Action Renewals
UPDATED: Two years after President Obama announced his executive decision on deferred action, benficiaries are nothing the anniversary with gratitude and trepidation. And they now have instructions on renewing their status.
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Immigration Debate Poised to Have Starring Role at GOP Convention
With the long and contentious 2014 primary season over in Texas, it’s state party convention time. And as Texas Republicans meet this week in Fort Worth to work on their party platform, immigration is set to be a key point of discussion.
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Draft of State GOP Platform Cuts Guest-Worker Language
An early draft of the Republican Party of Texas’ platform shows that language approved two years ago supporting a guest-worker program could be removed.
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Criminal Justice
Federal Task Force to Address Surge in Child Migrants Crossing Border
The increase of unaccompanied children caught crossing the Mexican border into the U.S. has prompted the Obama administration to create a multiagency task force to address the issue.
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Cornyn Tours Ciudad Juárez in Low-Key Trip to Mexico
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made his first-ever trip to Ciudad Juárez on Friday and said he felt safe in the border city. He said that was partially due to U.S. help in Mexico, and also said the U.S. bears some responsibility for the violence.
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Eyeing Hispanic Voters, Patrick Shifts His Tone
The conciliatory tone that marked Dan Patrick’s victory speech was unlike the fiery immigration rhetoric voters were accustomed to. But it’s an approach he will have to take in a general election battle against Leticia Van de Putte.