Most of those voters are in Harris County, home to Houston. Noncitizen voting is illegal and documented instances are rare.
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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Immigration
Michigan man dead after firing at U.S. Border Patrol station in South Texas
Three officials were injured during the shooting and are recovering. The FBI is investigating the incident.
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Criminal Justice
Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means that Senate Bill 4, which allows local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, continues to be blocked.
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Economy
Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans
The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.
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Immigration
Judge blocks Trump order barring asylum access at southern border
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss postponed his order for two weeks, giving the Trump administration time to appeal it.
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Health care
“It will affect all families”: Challenges await Texas parents if birthright citizenship ends
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect in certain states in 30 days.
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Immigration
Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
The ruling was a partial victory for President Donald Trump who has made immigration his signature issue.
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Politics
Trump administration expands military’s role at the border to the southern tip of Texas
The newly annexed 250-mile stretch at the border spans two counties and runs alongside cities including Brownsville and McAllen.
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Higher Education
Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students
The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.
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Immigration
New insight into Texas family detention reveals adults fighting kids for clean water
A motion filed Friday reveals details about the conditions some immigrant families face at detention centers in Texas.