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Texas Legislature Votes to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds

A major U.S. Supreme Court case could be on the horizon as the Lone Star State takes international matters into its own hands.

by Gus Bova

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Abbott Fails on Vouchers. Again.

The governor's promise to call a fourth legislative session is expected to yield a similar result.

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‘Civil and Human Rights Disaster’: Texas Wants to Seize Immigration Authority from Feds

House Bill 4 would turn local police into border enforcers—with new unchecked power.

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Abbott Lobbies for More Money As Border Wall Burns Through Budget

In the wake of President Joe Biden’s fencing flip-flop, the Texas governor doubles down on his own barrier.

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Oct 06, 2023

Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else

From bullying legislators to co-opting church pulpits, the governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools.

by Josephine Lee

Drag queen Brigitte Bandit performs on an ouitdoor stage in a sleeveless Texas flag halter top over large prosthetic breasts, a bright yellow blonde wig, and red and black tiger-stripe side-tie cowboy pants. Aug 22, 2023

‘We’re Going to Need to Save Each Other’: ‘Drag Ban’ Will Be Fought in the Streets & the Courts

SB 12 has already sent a chill of fear and uncertainty through the LGBTQ+ community.

by Kit O'Connell

An older man in a Texas flag cap is reading a newspaper, confronted by a dictatorial looking person labeled "Legislature." Man: Wait, you're gutting local control ... Lege: You can't be trusted with local government ... Man: And public education? Lege: Or public education ... Man: Yeah welll ... You just wait 'til th'next election— Lege: ... And certainly not elections. Aug 04, 2023

Loon Star State: Gutting

The people can't be trusted.

by Ben Sargent

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Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts

Workers and activists implore Governor Greg Abbott to consider the dire need for protections in the record-breaking heat.

by Michelle Pitcher

The Texas Capitol building seen from overhead, lit up at night. Jul 31, 2023

The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas

House Bill 2127 is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses.

by Gus Bova

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