Governor Abbott Statement On House Passage Of Convention Of States Resolution
Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after the Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution (SJR 2) calling for a Convention of States. Passing a resolution for a Convention of States was one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities.
#NoTrumpCare: The Heartless ‘Mother of all Bills’
Jackson Lee: “This ‘mother of all bills’ that you’ve dropped on the American people will leave millions without health insurance. God have mercy on your souls.”
Rep. Ron Reynolds' County Bills Progress Towards Passage
Rep. Ron Reynolds released the following statement today regarding his county bills that were unanimously passed through the Texas House:
Rep. Ron Reynolds & the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Address the Murder of Jordan Edwards
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In …
President Donald Trump Succeeds in Trashing Civil Rights
The reviews of Donald Trump’s first 100 days have generally focused on his failures, flip-flops and follies. We’ve heard a lot about what he’s failed to achieve, but far too little about what he is intent on doing.
James Comey Explains Why He Alerted Congress Right Before The Election On Clinton's Emails
Democrats in particular have questioned his handling and timing of the FBI's Clinton probe
Hillary Clinton's Attacks On Donald Trump Help Him. Bigly.
Hillary Clinton's aggressive attack on the legitimacy of Donald Trump's presidency -- she repeatedly noted she won the popular vote by 3 million votes, she lost because of James Comey and the Russian hacking -- on Tuesday drew huge amounts …
Obamas Return To The South Side
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are headed to the South Side of Chicago Wednesday for their first public appearance together since Inauguration Day.
H-E-B to Announce Statewide Winners in 2017 Excellence in Education Awards
H-E-B will announce statewide winners of the 2017 Excellence in Education Awards at a special ceremony featuring keynote speaker Dr. Robert Gates.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Statement Recognizing 69th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today in recognition of the 69th anniversary of Israel’s independence:
Funeral Home Refused to Cremate Gay Man, Lawsuit Alleges
A gay man is suing a funeral home in Mississippi, alleging that it said it refused to cremate his husband because it did not "deal with their kind."
Black Americans Living Longer, But Racial Gap Remains, CDC Says
When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.
Alton Sterling Family Angry at Reports of DOJ Decision
The family of Alton Sterling was angry Tuesday night after media reports surfaced indicating a decision had been made on whether to prosecute two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police officers in his death.
'Sextortion' Case Fuels Legal Debate Over Phone Passwords
An extortion case involving bikini-clad models, social media celebrities and racy images has sparked an intriguing legal debate over phone security and the Fifth Amendment.
