U.S. Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, announced Wednesday he had begun drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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Criminal Justice
State Rep. Victoria Neave arrested for DWI in Dallas
State Rep. Victoria Neave was arrested by Dallas police for allegedly driving while intoxicated overnight. She remained in jail Wednesday morning.
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Politics
Scrap new Texas voter ID law, plaintiffs tell federal judge
Texas’ softer voter ID law doesn’t fix the discrimination in the old measure, the state’s legal opponents told a judge Wednesday.
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Politics
Texas lawmakers, “bathroom bill” opponents prepare for round two
Advocates and families of transgender Texans are preparing for a special session of the Texas Legislature that’s sure to continue the heated debate over which bathrooms transgender individuals are allowed to use.
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Special session blues, the veto period and speaker politics (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Patrick and Edgar about the governor’s special session call, bills he’s signed and vetoed, the final state budget and what the current political climate means for House Speaker Joe Straus.
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The Brief: Prepare for a blockbuster special session
It is happening — a special legislative session, that is. Gov. Greg Abbott, ended the speculation Tuesday when he announced he was calling the Texas Legislature back for a special session starting July 18.
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Higher Education
In a year of cuts, the Texas Legislature boosted financial aid for college students
Lawmakers voted to increase funding for the state’s top college financial aid program by 10 percent. That means the share of students who qualify for the program but don’t get it due to a lack of funding will be cut in half.
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Politics
City leaders, advocates criticize Abbott for special session agenda
Some urban officials say the governor’s list of priorities for a summer session will harm the state’s economy and undercut local Texans’ abilities to influence their communities.
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State Government
Here’s everything you need to know about the must-pass “sunset” bills
Several must-pass sunset bills didn’t make it to the governor’s desk. We’ve compiled an overview of what it could mean for the state if these agencies are not reauthorized.
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Gov. Abbott signs statewide ban on texting while driving
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed into law a bill that creates a statewide ban on texting while driving.