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George Floyd, a proud son of Third Ward in Houston, Texas, was murdered in broad daylight and on camera by ...Themes and Schemes: what this session’s voter suppression bills have in common
I used to love themes. I was an English major! While my friends studied employable skills like finance or engineering, ...Are genetically engineered mosquitoes coming to Texas?
Right now, the release of millions of genetically-engineered mosquitoes in the Florida Keys is sparking controversy. The trial, which seeks ...Musings: Good Trouble
Before we begin, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that the views below are mine alone, and do ...Anti-trans sports bill revived in house committee
Senate Bill 29, which many had assumed died a few days ago, was revived in the Public Education Committee where ...Texas House advances Briscoe Cain’s sweeping election conspiracy bill
After hours of debate Thursday evening that stretched into the next morning, lawmakers in the Texas House advanced Senate Bill ...Businesses speak out against voter suppression bills
A large number of businesses, ranging from large corporations to local businesses, are criticizing the GOP’s voter suppression proposals in ...HPD adopts police reform policies
Two weeks after the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who killed Houstonian George Floyd, Houston Mayor ...Texas Democrats blast House Bill 6 ahead of vote
Ahead of an expected vote on House Bill 6, Democratic lawmakers gathered in front of the Texas State Capitol to ...Permitless carry passes Texas Senate
A Texas House bill legalizing permitless carry of handguns in the state passed 18-12 in the Texas Senate on Wednesday. ...Op-Ed: Greater Houston Partnership must support Democracy by opposing HB6 & SB7
Traditionally, the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) hasn’t shied away from its powerful role and significant responsibilities in Texas politics. It ...Texas House passes bill banning abortion after 5-6 weeks of pregnancy
On Wednesday, lawmakers in the Texas House voted 81-63 to preliminarily pass a bill that would ban abortion after several ...Op-Ed: A school district takeover at any cost
A pair of bills approaching a vote in the Texas House will significantly expand state power over local school districts. ...
