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4Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on Sanctuary Cities, Police Unions and Tommy Guns

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Tag Archives: Abel Herrero

by Patrick Michels

Too Young to Jail

Tue, May 12, 2015 |

Texas has come a long way in juvenile justice reform. But this year, the question of whether to raise the age of "criminal responsibility" has split some lawmak...Read More

Rep. Abel Herrero (D-Robstown)

No School Voucher Fight in House… Yet

Wed, Apr 1, 2015 |

A potentially contentious vote on a measure that would have banned school vouchers was avoided after its author withdrew the amendment....Read More

by Patrick Michels

House Goes Big Against School Vouchers

Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |

House Speaker Joe Straus has made it clear that his chamber won't be passing any school voucher bills this session. An amendment to the budget today sealed the ...Read More

Legislators to Watch

by Texas Observer Staff

Legislators to Watch

Tue, Jan 8, 2013 |

Meet the promising newbies and the veterans in bigger roles during the 2013 Texas Legislature. ...Read More

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