While other Republicans make noise about repealing the law that lets young undocumented immigrants pay in-state tuition rates, the front-running GOP candidate for governor has been silent on the issue. Aides say he wants to reform the law — not repeal it.
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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Mexican Exiles Speak Out Against Claims They’re Gaming Asylum System
As lawmakers in Washington call for a review of how asylum law pertains to Mexicans seeking protection, one Mexican exile is embarking on his own public relations campaign.
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Demographics
Revisiting Immigration Study a Popular Idea in Comptroller’s Race
The state of Texas last performed a study on the economic impact of undocumented immigrants in 2006. The majority of the candidates running for comptroller in 2014 say it’s time for that analysis to get an update.
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Demographics
The Brief: Oct. 9, 2013
With the politics of the government shutdown still engulfing Washington, immigration has managed to edge its way back into the spotlight — if only briefly.
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Immigration Rally Draws Thousands, but Reform Remains Uncertain
UPDATED; More than 200 protestors were arrested after blocking a street during an immigration rally on Tuesday, including U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston.
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TribuneFest: Steve Murdock on Texas in 2050
Full video of former state demographer Steve Murdock’s presentation, “Texas in 2050: It’s All Over for the Anglos,” at the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival.
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U.S. House Democrats Make New Immigration Reform Push
In an effort to keep immigration reform alive during the debate over the government shutdown, congressional Democrats have filed legislation that includes elements of a border-security measure backed by a key GOP leader.
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In Texas, More Two-Year Work Deferments for Immigrant Youths
One year after President Obama’s decision to allow undocumented-immigrant youths to apply for renewable work permits and a two-year reprieve from deportation proceedings, Texas — perhaps due to its immigration policies — beats the national average of approved applicants.
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Staples Emphasizes Leadership in Campaign Video
A new web video from Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, a candidate for lieutenant governor, features scenes from his campaign’s bus tour and urges voters to “stand with Staples,” saying that “leadership begins with action.”
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Liveblog: Immigration at The Texas Tribune Festival
We have liveblogged each of the sessions from The 2013 Texas Tribune Festival’s Immigration track. The sessions included panels on immigration reform, Latinos and the Republican Party, securing the border, and the Voting Rights Act.
