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Articles tagged: Eddie Lucio

Senator Lucio Draws Serious Primary Challenge

The Texas Senate’s most conservative Democrat faces two opponents. Is the Valley ready for change?

Thu, Sep 5, 2019 |

Democratic state Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. starts choking up over the phone. The 29-year veteran of Texas’ upper chamber is recalling legislation he passed in 2...Read More

weed, texas, legalize

by Sophie Novack

Texas House Votes to Significantly Expand Medical Marijuana Law

The proposal, which still must pass the more-conservative Senate, would allow doctors to prescribe cannabis to patients who suffer from cancer, autism, PTSD, severe pain and other conditions.

Mon, May 6, 2019 |

Christy and Mark Zartler consider cannabis to be their daughter’s “rescue medicine.” Kara, 19, has severe autism and cerebral palsy, and has hurt ...Read More

by Vicky Camarillo

‘License to Discriminate’: Texas Senate Advances Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Doctors, child care providers, counselors and other state-licensed workers who refuse to provide services based on “a sincerely held religious belief” would be protected under Senate Bill 17.

Tue, Apr 2, 2019 |

The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave its initial OK to a bill that civil rights advocates say would give state-licensed workers — including doctors, child care pr...Read More

by Christopher Hooks

With Anti-Gay Marriage Resolution, Dan Patrick Accepts Defeat

Thu, May 28, 2015 |

Dan Patrick likes to blame others for the Senate's failure to address social issues, but he doesn’t have a lot of success to show in this department either. ...Read More

cell phone use while driving

by Alisa Semiens

Third Time the Charm? Texas House Passes Texting-While-Driving Ban

Thu, Mar 26, 2015 |

“Text and drive? Pay a fine.” That may be a warning sign seen around Texas soon if a texting-while-driving ban approved by the House on Thursday makes it in...Read More

Rep. Eddie Lucio III (D-Harlingen)

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

House OKs Concussion Insurance Program for Student Athletes

Tue, May 7, 2013 |

The national sport of Texas could get a little safer for kids under a bill passed today in the Texas House, creating a pilot program for student football and so...Read More

Van de Putte Treated to Compliments, Awkward Jokes as Senate’s New President Pro Tem

by Olivia Messer

Tue, Jan 8, 2013

Zaffirini's nomination roast continued with a nod to Van de Putte's 12 kids and grandchildren gathered around her desk. "I'm not sure when she became an advocat...Read More

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