Years After a Judge Ordered Fixes, Texas’ Child Welfare System Continues to Expose Children...
On an April morning just two months shy of his fourth birthday, A.B., a toddler, was found unresponsive on the floor of his foster...
Closing ‘Dead Suspect Loophole’ Would Prevent Police From Keeping Evidence Secret
State Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) is planning to try again to close the “dead suspect loophole” that allows Texas police agencies to keep...
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling a Big Win for Texas LGBT Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, known as Title VII, protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from...
State Lawmaker Urges United Front On the Issue of Police Reform
State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) is encouraging Texas cities to put in place as many police reforms as possible right now. Coleman, who sponsored...
Supreme Court DACA Decision Will Affect Lives, Livelihoods
Since the state’s staggered reopening, every day means more Texans are going back to work. If they’re an essential worker on the frontlines, they...
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Texas Moves Closer to Business as Usual
The next phase of Gov. Greg Abbott’s reopening of the Texas economy takes effect Friday, when restaurants will be allowed to increase occupancy to...
Dallas Leaders Not Part of Trump Police Relations Discussion
President Donald Trump is in Texas today for a fundraiser and a meeting on race relations and policing. Dallas’ police chief, Dallas County’s sheriff...
Is the GOP Outrage Over Racist Posts Genuine?
In the midst of mass protests over the death of Houstonian George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, some Texas Republicans have chosen the...
Gov. Abbott Meets With Floyd Family, Pledges to Involve Them in Crafting Reforms
In talking to media outside the Houston church where George Floyd’s funeral will be held Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott pledged to work with Floyd’s...
One of 12 GOP Leaders Responsible for Racist Social Media Posts Steps Aside
The chair-elect of the Harris County Republican Party has announced he will not be assuming office.
Keith Nielsen made his announcement on Facebook over the...
