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Dateline Houston

Houston Attorney Crusading Against ‘Unconstitutional’ Court Fees

by Emily DePrang | Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 8:00 CST

State Rep. Eric Johnson, D-Dallas

by Emily DePrang

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If Eric Johnson's clever bill passes, Texans with criminal records—including for writing a bad check—won't fear they'll never be hired again....Read More

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A hydroponic garden growing medical marijuana.

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