The sanctuary cities law and food insecurity in Texas’ immigrant community
Photo: Michael Stravato The state’s new ban on sanctuary cities increases the risk of food...
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Tag: Texas Legislature
For what purpose do you rise? A slice of life at the Texas State Legislature in its 85th session
Photo: Eric About three weeks into my internship at the state legislature (or “lege”),...
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Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day by addressing Texas’ maternal mortality crisis
Photo: Dave Herholz On Mother’s Day this year, my brother and I will likely celebrate the way we...
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Critical links between health care and immigration in Texas
Photo: Callie Richmond Undocumented immigrants are human beings. They work, love, have fun, and...
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The World of the Texas State Capitol
Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding. Ding. Representative Gina Hinojosa rushes into the office just as the...
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Investing in Homeless Young Texans
Photo: Bionic Teaching Texas’ 85th legislative session kicked off last month. Lawmakers now have...
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The Higher Court: Episode 2
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The Higher Court: A New Podcast From LBJ Students
Photo: Rock, Paper, Scissors The Higher Court is a weekly podcast from the 85th...
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Is There Light At The End Of The Foster Care Tunnel?
Photo: PEXELS As I headed into the Texas Union for the first session of the 2016 Texas Tribune...
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Welcome to the Texas Capitol
The opinions herein reflect those of the author and in no way represent those of the Legislative...
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Dr. Sheila Olmstead On Prop 6
In November 2013, voters from around Texas overwhelmingly approved a referendum that...
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