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Texas bans homeowners’ associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aid
Read full article: Texas bans homeowners’ associations from discriminating against renters who receive federal housing aidState lawmakers passed the law after a North Texas homeowners’ association barred landlords from renting to Section 8 tenants. Most of the affected tenants in that neighborhood were Black.
The Texas Legislative session begins today. Here are 6 things we’re watching
Read full article: The Texas Legislative session begins today. Here are 6 things we’re watchingLawmakers begin work today for their biennial legislative session. They’ll debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other issues.
New Texas voting laws, political maps could once again require federal approval under U.S. House bill named after John Lewis
Read full article: New Texas voting laws, political maps could once again require federal approval under U.S. House bill named after John LewisThe federal bill seeks to reinstate sections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that were written to protect people of color. Texas House Democrats see it as a way to prevent implementing provisions of a Texas voting restrictions bill moving through the state Legislature.
The threats of state troopers arresting House Democrats have yet to materialize
Read full article: The threats of state troopers arresting House Democrats have yet to materializeAs of Wednesday, there were no known cases of absent Democrats being arrested, and the chamber was still shy of the 100 members it needs for a quorum to conduct official business. That is despite its Aug. 10 vote to proceed with the arrests.
LIVE: Texas House Democrats to discuss voting rights on last day of special session
Read full article: LIVE: Texas House Democrats to discuss voting rights on last day of special sessionWith a Saturday start date set for a second special legislative session, Texas House Democrats who have camped out in the nation’s capital for more than three weeks to stymie a GOP voting bill said they are still mulling their next move.
Beto O’Rourke group gives $600,000 to Texas House Democrats’ stay in Washington, D.C.
Read full article: Beto O’Rourke group gives $600,000 to Texas House Democrats’ stay in Washington, D.C.Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.
San Antonio Democrat says he returned from Washington to negotiate voting bill with Republicans\
Read full article: San Antonio Democrat says he returned from Washington to negotiate voting bill with Republicans\On Wednesday, a State Representative from San Antonio, Philip Cortez, spoke out about why he decided to return to Texas after heading to Washington D.C. with a group of Democrats protesting the passage of House Bill 3.
3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get COVID
Read full article: 3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get COVIDThree of the Democratic state lawmakers who fled Texas to stymie a Republican-backed effort to impose new voting restrictions have tested positive for COVID-19 in the nation's capital.
5 Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., have tested positive for coronavirus
Read full article: 5 Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., have tested positive for coronavirusThree lawmakers tested positive on Saturday and two more on Sunday. All of the lawmakers are fully vaccinated.
Who is footing the bill for Texas Democrats’ weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?
Read full article: Who is footing the bill for Texas Democrats’ weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?With over 50 House Democrats in Washington — along with 12 paid staff — the costs are quickly mounting and the party's funds are not unlimited.
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
Read full article: Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to returnTexas Republican lawmakers are still showing up at the state Capitol even though more than 50 Democrats who bolted for Washington say they have no plans to return soon.
Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrest
Read full article: Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrestTexas Republicans are authorizing law enforcement to find and bring back more than 50 legislators who fled to Washington “under warrant of arrest if necessary” after Democrats left the state to again block passage of sweeping new voting restrictions.
Texas universities got more state funding this year than they anticipated — but they’re still hoping for more support
Read full article: Texas universities got more state funding this year than they anticipated — but they’re still hoping for more supportTwo- and four-year school leaders are looking to the upcoming special session for more support as the state decides how to spend $16 billion in federal stimulus funding
Democrats' defeat of Texas voting bill adds an asterisk to Republicans’ “most conservative” legislative session
Read full article: Democrats' defeat of Texas voting bill adds an asterisk to Republicans’ “most conservative” legislative sessionRepublicans were assigning blame after the measure's dramatic failure Sunday night, but were also already looking ahead to a special session.
VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: Public School #12 Dawson
Read full article: VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: Public School #12 DawsonDown south in District 23-6A is an emerging baseball program under the direction of Chris Turner. It's a tough district with Pearland, Shadow Creek, and Strake Jesuit all chasing the crown, but it appears that Dawson is the deepest in talent. The Eagles have some history, now… Don't forget, Dawson reached State in 2014 and hopes to get back in the conversation with a balanced lineup. The infield will be on lock with Zachary Mack, Cole Sebok, Ross Mingarelli, Hayden Curry, and Hayden Winsdor across the diamond. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINEAdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Despite polls showing a close race, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims if Democrats win on Election Day it will be "because they stole it"
Read full article: Despite polls showing a close race, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims if Democrats win on Election Day it will be "because they stole it"Dan Patrick repeated unsubstantiated claims in a Thursday interview that the only way Republicans can lose on Election Day is if Democrats cheat. “The Democrats have just decided this election, Mark, we don't have to pay attention to any laws. The president leads the former vice president 50%-45% in Texas, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. “The left is in panic mode and are putting out questionable polls to discourage Republican turnout in Texas,” he tweeted. During the radio interview, Patrick predicted some Texans will take to the streets to protest election results, depending on who wins.