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A "Save America Vote Republican" sign in Marquez.

Texas Republicans Poised to Make Voting ‘Harder, Scarier and More Confusing’

SB 9’s passage out of committee Friday sets the stage for a heated debate over voting rights in the waning days of the session.

by Michael Barajas

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Joe Straus and the House Moderates Could’ve Stopped the ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Bill

by Forrest Wilder

Seven Anti-LGBT Laws That Remain on Texas’ Books

by John Wright

Pro-LGBT Birth Certificate Bill Approved by House Committee

by John Wright

Apr 21, 2015

The Legislature’s Approach to Climate Change: Say Nothing, Do Nothing

by Forrest Wilder

State Rep. Rafael Anchia Apr 15, 2015

Rep. Anchia Decries Lack Of Support For Pro-LGBT Birth Certificate Bill

by John Wright

Andy Miller (left) and Brian Stephens with their son, Clark Mar 18, 2015

Pro-LGBT Birth Certificate Bill Finds GOP Support

by John Wright

A protestor hold's a sign that reads, ''Meatball Ron go home!'' at a demonstration condemning Ron DeSantis during a Republican fundraising even in Houston, Texas.

Inside this month's print issue

Tallahassee My Texas

Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State?

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Jan 29, 2015

Under Pressure Nationally, Teach for America Finds Growing Support in Texas

by Patrick Michels

Andy Miller (left) and Brian Stephens with their son, Clark Dec 17, 2014

Legislators Seek to Overturn Anti-Gay Birth Certificate Law

LGBT group says the 1997 restriction hurts kids, calling it ‘the lowest form of politics’.

by John Wright

Mar 20, 2013

Lawmakers Scrap Over ‘Outside Groups’

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

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Sundown on the Sunset Commission? TPPF Floats the Proposal

by Beth Cortez-Neavel

State Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) Mar 29, 2011

Ask A Legislator: What Is a Sanctuary City?

by Jen Reel

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