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Democracy In Crisis — Harris County Asks DOJ For Help In Response To Texas...
In perhaps the bluest of Texas counties, Harris County and Houston area officials received a letter Tuesday from the Texas secretary of state's office...
Dallas County Judge Jenkins, Gov. Abbott Continue Antagonistic Relationship
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said over the weekend that he has not spoken to Gov. Greg Abbott since the early days of COVID-19,...
Ted Cruz Wants Credit For Bill He Voted Against
Senator Ted Cruz has recently been taking credit for a popular Texas highway project that he voted against.
“We did the hard work to bring...
‘Lightyear’ Star Chris Evans Calls Critics Of LGBTQ+ Representation ‘Idiots’
LOS ANGELES, June 14 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's DIS.N new animated Pixar movie "Lightyear" features a gay couple, the latest step by the company to show traditionally...
Will Texas Extend Postpartum Coverage To 12 Months?
Texas is currently one of three states not following Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommendations on extending postpartum coverage to 12 months...
Abbott’s Directive Leads Trans Child To Attempt Suicide
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate the use of gender-affirming care as child abuse has caused a whirlwind of fear amongst LGBTQ+ families....
Federal Judge Condemns Texas’ Shoddy Foster Care System
When it comes to Foster Care, Texas is dragging its feet and federal district Judge Janis Jack has lost her patience. During a Monday...
Fact Check: Is Abbott Calling For A Special Session In Wake Of Uvalde Shooting?
Claim: Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott call for a special session to discuss gun reform?In the past week, Abbott has faced pressure from Democrats...
“19 Dead Kids, That’s On Your Hands”
After a long day at the National Rifle Association (not even a week after the mass school shooting at Uvalde), Senator Ted Cruz finished...
Reality Check: Seven Times Texas Leaders Misled The Public About Operation Lone Star
This story was originally published by ProPublica.
Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ratcheted up pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration by expanding the...
