John Cornyn says he can best serve Texas from the U.S. Senate and does not want to be considered to replace ousted FBI Director James Comey.
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Gov. Greg Abbott: “Sanctuary” law won’t open the door for racial profiling
Following the signing of a controversial “sanctuary cities” ban last week, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the law would not open the door for people to get “pulled over and detained.”
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Texas House passes bill to outfit officers with bulletproof vests
Senate Bill 12, by state Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, would create and fund a bulletproof vest grant program to outfit approximately 50,000 officers with vests that can withstand rounds from high-caliber firearms.
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Public Education
House education panel gets heated debating alternative graduation route
A House Public Education Committee hearing became heated Tuesday when Chairman Dan Huberty had a harsh exchange with a witness speaking against a bill that would let high school students who fail required state tests graduate, with the approval of a special committee.
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Report: Texas falling short on police safety during mental health crises
Since January 2000, 79 peace officers in Texas have been shot and killed in the line of duty. For its mini-doc series, “Fallen,” KXAN-TV researched the background of each killer to find common themes — commonly, mental illness.
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The Brief: Three issues to watch today as key deadlines loom
Lawmakers in the House have one week to tentatively pass Senate Bills out of the lower chamber. Time is running out for the 85th Texas legislative session. There are a few key issues we’re watching today — here’s what to look out for.
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Bill criminalizing celebratory gunfire on life support in House
House Bill 2583 would charge anyone who shoots a gun without an intended target with a Class A misdemeanor — or a first-degree felony if a serious bodily injury or death occurs as a result.
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Demographics
Advocates call for more “sanctuary congregations” ahead of new Texas law
Before Senate Bill 4, a far-reaching immigration law, goes into effect on Sept. 1, opponents are mobilizing across Texas, including those hoping to see more Texas churches offer “sanctuary” to the undocumented.
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Cornyn’s GOP colleagues are less than enthusiastic about his candidacy for FBI director
Despite Sen. John Cornyn’s status as a well-liked and influential figure on Capitol Hill, many of his colleagues have signaled they want someone else to become the next FBI director.
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House spars over whether new State Bar rules would open door to discrimination
The Texas House backed a State Bar of Texas sunset bill with an amendment that critics say could allow for discrimination against LGBT Texans seeking legal assistance.