Al Green Introduces Bill to Rebuild DHS Civil Rights Office After Trump-Era Cuts

Al Green Introduces Bill to Rebuild DHS Civil Rights Office After Trump-Era Cuts

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 3, 2026
A new bill introduced this week by Congressman Al Green (D-TX) would restore and strengthen the DHS office responsible for...
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Greg Abbott Appoints Don Huffines As Texas Comptroller After Kelly Hancock Resigns

Greg Abbott Appoints Don Huffines As Texas Comptroller After Kelly Hancock Resigns

Ashley Paredes
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July 3, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday his appointment of Don Huffines as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after Kelly Hancock's...
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James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

James Talarico Advocates for Black Maternal Health

Raeylee Barefield
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July 3, 2026
During a recent interview, State Rep. James Talarico outlined two major priorities affecting Black Texans, calling for expanded maternal health...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Hitting Student Loan Borrowers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Hitting Student Loan Borrowers

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 2, 2026
If you have student loans, this week matters. Major changes just took effect, and not everyone thinks they're for the...
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Talarico Opposes SB 14, Says He 'Trusts Parents' to Make Decisions on Trans Youth

Talarico Opposes SB 14, Says He 'Trusts Parents' to Make Decisions on Trans Youth

Ashley Paredes
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July 2, 2026
Texas Senate Democrat nominee James Talarico said he opposes SB 14, which banned transgender surgeries for minors, saying he "trusts...
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SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports

SCOTUS Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports

Ashley Paredes
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June 30, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender athletes from participating in...
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14th Amendment Guarantees Birthright Citizenship to Children Born in the U.S., SCOTUS Rules

14th Amendment Guarantees Birthright Citizenship to Children Born in the U.S., SCOTUS Rules

Ashley Paredes
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June 30, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday the 14th amendment guaranteed birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S., regardless of...
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SCOTUS Rules Federal Law Does Not Require Mail-In Ballots to Be Received by Election Day

SCOTUS Rules Federal Law Does Not Require Mail-In Ballots to Be Received by Election Day

Ashley Paredes
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June 29, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that federal law does not require mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day....
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Chip Roy Breaks With the Crowd, Calls ROAD to Housing Act a Red Flag

Chip Roy Breaks With the Crowd, Calls ROAD to Housing Act a Red Flag

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 25, 2026
While many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration over President Donald Trump's decision to block the 21st...
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Bipartisan Housing Bill Heads to Trump's Desk With Several of Al Green's Measures Included

Bipartisan Housing Bill Heads to Trump's Desk With Several of Al Green's Measures Included

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 24, 2026
After years of pushing legislation that often stalled before the finish line, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) had reason to celebrate...
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