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Amid Measles Outbreak, Texas Lawmakers Want to Make it Even Easier to Opt Out of Vaccines

A new bill would ban the Texas health department from tracking vaccine exemptions — a move medical experts say would curb their ability to identify outbreaks.

by Sophie Novack

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Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Unveil Slew of ‘Religious Freedom’ Bills Despite Business Concerns

by John Wright

Texas Association of Business Comes Out Against Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Bills’

by John Wright

NBA, NCAA Moves Could Be Game-Changers for Anti-LGBT Legislation in Texas

by John Wright

Jonathan Stickland Jan 20, 2016

The Sweet Futility of Texas House Primary Races

At a dessert banquet for Jonathan Stickland, tea party funders convene for their biannual fleecing.

by Christopher Hooks

Aug 12, 2015

Anti-Gay Groups Mount ‘Texas Response’

by John Wright

Lawmakers Consider a De Facto Ban on Abortion for Minors

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

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Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) Mar 12, 2015

Krause Revives Religious Freedom Amendment Dropped By Villalba

by John Wright

Texas Log Cabin Republicans Feb 13, 2015

Gay Republicans Brave Hostile Climate at Texas Capitol

by John Wright

May 16, 2013

Hot List: Day 129 of the Legislature

by Olivia Messer

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Devo May 15, 2013

House Backs Krause Amendment Letting Student Groups Discriminate

by Patrick Michels

Lawmakers Hear Proposals to Allow More Discrimination, Limit Ethnic Studies in College

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

Mar 20, 2013

Lawmakers Scrap Over ‘Outside Groups’

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

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