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Bill to End Rape Kit Backlog Gets Tentative Approval from House
On Wednesday, the Texas House unanimously approved House Bill 8, authored by Rep. Victoria Neave (D-Dallas), which seeks to end the rape kit backlog...
New candidates in HD-138 election
New candidates file for the HD-138 election. Since state Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) announced he won’t be seeking another term challengers have come out...
Gov. Abbott fights Austin homeless population
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues his war with the Austin homeless population.
The public feud is yet another battle in the ongoing war...
Texas Proposition 2: $200 mil in bonds for water
If passed, Proposition 2 would allow the Texas Water Development Board to issue up to $200 million in general obligation bonds to help the...
World Series helps Houston’s bottom line
It’s no secret that baseball is good for business. The Astros returning home to Houston for game six of the World Series is expected...
Medical debt crushing communities of color
A report recently released by the Center for Public Policy Priorities examined the effect medical debt has on communities of color.
The report found...
What happens if Bonnen Resigns?
Now that Rep. Dennis Bonnen has decided not to seek reelection his position in the leadership is considered shaky. Some Texas politicos are wondering...
Early Voting underway in HD-100
The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 100 special election begins Monday, Oct. 21. The vacancy for the seat was...
Prop. 4 may eliminate Texas' franchise tax
With 10 proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot, voters are tasked with taking the future of the state’s Constitution into their own hands. One...
Early Voting for House District 148 Special Election underway
The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 148 special election began Monday, Oct. 21. The vacancy for the seat was...
