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State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston, announces that the Senate has agreed to a conference committee on House Bill 21, the school finance bill, on Good morning and happy Friday, folks. Thanks for reading The Brief, our daily newsletter informing you on politics, public policy and everything in between.
If a proposed law had been passed by Texas state lawmakers in the most recent legislative session, all wines bearing a Texas appellation would have been required to use 100% Texas grapes. While the federal government requires that wineries use just 75% appellation grapes for state labeling, California and Oregon require 100%, and Washington state mandates 95%.
The top homeland security Republican in the House unveiled a border security bill Friday that would codify President Donald Trump's border wall, boost resources for Border Patrol and authorize the National Guard and Defense Department to provide support to those efforts. The Border Security for America Act by Texas Rep. Mike McCaul is a scaled back version of a bill that McCaul had been working on with fellow Texan Republican Sen. John Cornyn, as CNN first reported.
Florida truck driver James Matthew Bradley isn't the mastermind of the human smuggling ring that led to the grisly deaths of 10 illegal immigrants in his rig, which authorities found at a San Antonio Walmart over the weekend. Bradley may now face the death penalty for transporting up to 100 people crammed in the trailer of his 18-wheeler.
Dozens of teen pregnancy prevention programs deemed ineffective by President Donald Trump's administration will lose more than $200 million in funding following a surprise decision to end five-year grants after only three years. The administration's assessment is in sharp contrast with that of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which credited the program with contributing to an all-time low rate of teen pregnancies.
Police officers work on a crime scene after eight people believed to be illegal immigrants being smuggled into the United States were found dead inside a sweltering 18-wheeler trailer parked behind a Walmart store in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. July 23, 2017. REUTERS/Ray Whitehouse Police officers work on a crime scene after eight people believed to be illegal immigrants being smuggled into the United States were found dead inside a sweltering 18-wheeler trailer parked behind a Walmart store in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. July 23, 2017.
That's why the openly gay, 49-year-old Dallas Democrat who owns five businesses - including The Dallas Eagle, a popular gay bar - is doing what some might say is impossible: attempting to win the governor's seat by running against one of the most popular and well-funded governors in recent memory. In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Payne - who is a political newcomer - said he realizes this is a difficult feat given Texas' history as a predominately red state.
The first Latino leader of the Democratic Party, Tom Perez, is in studio with host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy of the Star-Telegram. The chairman of the DNC, who also served as Labor Secretary under President Obama, discussed challenges facing the party and plans it as for Texas, and the future of House leader Nancy Pelosi.
'The things I'd have said to her... if I knew it was the last time we'd speak': William and Harry's agony over final phone call with Diana as they share unseen photos - including one of princess pregnant Horror as the bodies of eight people - including two young children - are found inside a sweltering truck in a Texas Walmart parking lot after 'falling prey to human traffickers' These are not the papers you are looking for: Three American science journals publish spoof 'scientific study' full of Star Wars references that was authored by 'Dr Lucas McGeorge' and 'Dr Annette Kin' EXCLUSIVE: The tricks than mean anyone can travel upper class: Professional flight hacker reveals how he tours the world like royalty 'Act like a grown-up': Drunk driver who left popular principal an amputee is blasted by judge and loses plea deal after she turns up hours late for court and breaks down in tears ... (more)
He wants to see the Houston Astros play in the World Series, which is possible this year. He wants to see the Houston Texans in the Super Bowl, perhaps a few years off.
As part of state lawmakers' second attempt at passing a bathroom bill this year, a panel of Senate lawmakers voted Friday to advance a measure to restrict bathroom use for transgender Texans. The 8-1 vote came after almost 10 hours of emotional testimony -- a large majority in opposition -- by transgender Texans, their families and their allies, who pleaded with lawmakers to not endanger an already vulnerable population.
US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks at the US - China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue in Washington, US, July 19, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas A secretive US government panel has objected to at least nine acquisitions of US companies by foreign buyers so far this year, people familiar with the matter said, a historically high number that bodes poorly for China's overseas buying spree.
In 1973, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe V. Wade established three major aspects of abortion procedures: az A state having a compelling interest can intervene if an abortion will adversely affect the "potentiality" of the life of the fetus . Senate Bill 8, which the Texas Legislature passed and was signed into law last month, requires abortion providers to bury or cremate fetal remains following an elective abortion.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., followed by Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn Texas, leave the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, to speak to members of the media following a luncheon with President Donald Trump and other GOP leadership. WASHINGTON - Lecturing fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump summoned GOP senators to the White House Wednesday and told them face-to-face they must not leave town for their August recess without sending him an "Obamacare" repeal bill to sign.
It did not take long for the sparks to begin to fly on the floor of the Texas Senate on Tuesday as legislators returned for the special legislative session called last month by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Only minutes after the opening gavel from Republican Lt.
Julian Senn-Raemont isn't convinced he needs to buy health insurance when he loses coverage under his dad's plan in a couple of years - no matter what happens in the policy debate in Washington, or how cheap the plans are. The 24-year-old musician hasn't known a world without a health care safety net.
Donald Trump Jr., left, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News host Sean Hannity, has come under increasing scrutiny for his role and activities during the 2016 presidential campaign for his father, President Trump. Donald Trump Jr., left, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News host Sean Hannity, has come under increasing scrutiny for his role and activities during the 2016 presidential campaign for his father, President Trump.
Texas' new voter identification law fully absolves the state from discriminating against minority voters in 2011, and courts should not take further action in a battle over the state's old voter ID law, President Donald Trump's Department of Justice argued in a legal filing Wednesday . "Texas's voter ID law both guarantees to Texas voters the opportunity to cast an in-person ballot and protects the integrity of Texas's elections," the filing stated.
Insurance companies in Oregon would be required to cover abortions and other reproductive services at no cost to the patient regardless of income, citizenship status or gender identity under a measure approved Wednesday by lawmakers. Oregon already has some of the most liberal abortion laws in the U.S., leaving out otherwise common requirements for waiting periods or spending limits on taxpayer funds.