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#civil-rights

Critics ask for probe after Texas raids homes of Latino campaign workers

The U.S. DOJ is being asked to investigate Texas state raids targeting Latino elected leaders amidst allegations of fraud and vote harvesting.

Channeling Molly Ivins - San Francisco Bay Times

Texas legislators are actively working to demonize LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly targeting trans people with numerous proposed bills.
The ACLU's tracking underscores a concerning nationwide trend against LGBTQ+ rights, with hundreds of bills aiming to restrict freedoms.

Critics ask for probe after Texas raids homes of Latino campaign workers

The U.S. DOJ is being asked to investigate Texas state raids targeting Latino elected leaders amidst allegations of fraud and vote harvesting.

Channeling Molly Ivins - San Francisco Bay Times

Texas legislators are actively working to demonize LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly targeting trans people with numerous proposed bills.
The ACLU's tracking underscores a concerning nationwide trend against LGBTQ+ rights, with hundreds of bills aiming to restrict freedoms.
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#republican-party

Elon Musk Donates $2 Million for Republican Judges in Texas

Elon Musk has shifted from political neutrality to active involvement in Texas politics, supporting Republican candidates with substantial donations.

Texas House Speaker, Targeted by the Right, Drops Bid for Another Term

Dade Phelan withdrew his bid for Texas House Speaker due to pressure from hard-right Republicans, signaling a shift in party dynamics.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Democrat announces she's switching parties at Moms for Liberty event - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Shawn Thierry switched from Democrat to Republican after losing her primary, citing disagreements with progressive policies on LGBTQ+ issues and women's sports rights.

Elon Musk Donates $2 Million for Republican Judges in Texas

Elon Musk has shifted from political neutrality to active involvement in Texas politics, supporting Republican candidates with substantial donations.

Texas House Speaker, Targeted by the Right, Drops Bid for Another Term

Dade Phelan withdrew his bid for Texas House Speaker due to pressure from hard-right Republicans, signaling a shift in party dynamics.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Democrat announces she's switching parties at Moms for Liberty event - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Shawn Thierry switched from Democrat to Republican after losing her primary, citing disagreements with progressive policies on LGBTQ+ issues and women's sports rights.
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#immigration

Texas is gearing up in a big way for Trump's mass deportation campaign

Texas is positioning itself as a leader in strict immigration enforcement, influencing national policy under Trump's administration.

How border counties in Texas flipped from blue to red for Trump

Texas's southern border counties are experiencing a political shift towards Republican support, driven by dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's handling of border issues.

Texas is gearing up in a big way for Trump's mass deportation campaign

Texas is positioning itself as a leader in strict immigration enforcement, influencing national policy under Trump's administration.

How border counties in Texas flipped from blue to red for Trump

Texas's southern border counties are experiencing a political shift towards Republican support, driven by dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's handling of border issues.
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#transgender-rights

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

Texas escalates anti-trans legislation with 32 new bills targeting various aspects of transgender lives in the 2025 legislative session.

TX Republicans Introduced 32 Anti-Trans Bills on First Day of Pre-Filing Period

Texas GOP prefiles 32 anti-trans bills, reflecting a continued effort to challenge transgender rights.
New legislation threatens to impose invasive chromosome testing on athletes, raising ethical concerns.

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

Texas escalates anti-trans legislation with 32 new bills targeting various aspects of transgender lives in the 2025 legislative session.

TX Republicans Introduced 32 Anti-Trans Bills on First Day of Pre-Filing Period

Texas GOP prefiles 32 anti-trans bills, reflecting a continued effort to challenge transgender rights.
New legislation threatens to impose invasive chromosome testing on athletes, raising ethical concerns.
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U of North Texas removes DEI-related terms from course names

Changes to course titles at UNT reflect broader tensions surrounding diversity and inclusion topics in Texas education under legislative pressure.

Dallas, Daiquiris And Marijuana Decriminalization

Dallas is evolving its approach to alcohol and marijuana laws, looking to adopt more liberal practices similar to New Orleans.
#reproductive-rights

Why Harris and Trump are coming to Texas

Trump and Harris are targeting key voter demographics in Texas, aiming to influence battleground state outcomes before the election.

Julie Johnson becomes first out LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas in congress

Julie Johnson is the first out LGBTQ+ representative for Texas and the South, emphasizing the significance of representation in governance.

Why Harris and Trump are coming to Texas

Trump and Harris are targeting key voter demographics in Texas, aiming to influence battleground state outcomes before the election.

Julie Johnson becomes first out LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas in congress

Julie Johnson is the first out LGBTQ+ representative for Texas and the South, emphasizing the significance of representation in governance.
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#ted-cruz

Could Texas's Severe Abortion Regime Help Defeat Ted Cruz?

Colin Allred's competitiveness signals a potential shift in Texas politics, challenging the GOP's long-standing dominance.

In Texas, Colin Allred Targets Ted Cruz's Weak Spots: Cancun and Jan. 6

Colin Allred is gaining unprecedented support in Texas, posing a serious challenge to Ted Cruz's Senate seat.

Ted Cruz Attacks Moderator After Refusing to Answer Abortion Question Three Times: Why Do You Keep Asking Me?'

Cruz's debate performance highlighted his evasiveness on abortion exceptions, reflecting broader political tensions in Texas over reproductive rights.

Colin Allred is in a tight race with Ted Cruz. Here's how he's planning to become Texas' first Democratic senator in decades.

The Senate race between Allred and Cruz may reflect significant shifts in Texas' political identity.

What Democrats Have Learned Since Betomania

Colin Allred's campaign is gaining traction against Ted Cruz, reflecting shifting dynamics in Texas politics despite historical challenges for Democrats.

Fast, Feisty and Plenty of Cancun: Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Texas

The debate was primarily focused on substantive policy issues rather than personal attacks.

Could Texas's Severe Abortion Regime Help Defeat Ted Cruz?

Colin Allred's competitiveness signals a potential shift in Texas politics, challenging the GOP's long-standing dominance.

In Texas, Colin Allred Targets Ted Cruz's Weak Spots: Cancun and Jan. 6

Colin Allred is gaining unprecedented support in Texas, posing a serious challenge to Ted Cruz's Senate seat.

Ted Cruz Attacks Moderator After Refusing to Answer Abortion Question Three Times: Why Do You Keep Asking Me?'

Cruz's debate performance highlighted his evasiveness on abortion exceptions, reflecting broader political tensions in Texas over reproductive rights.

Colin Allred is in a tight race with Ted Cruz. Here's how he's planning to become Texas' first Democratic senator in decades.

The Senate race between Allred and Cruz may reflect significant shifts in Texas' political identity.

What Democrats Have Learned Since Betomania

Colin Allred's campaign is gaining traction against Ted Cruz, reflecting shifting dynamics in Texas politics despite historical challenges for Democrats.

Fast, Feisty and Plenty of Cancun: Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Texas

The debate was primarily focused on substantive policy issues rather than personal attacks.
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Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

Julie Johnson makes history as the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to Congress from the South, advocating for community rights.
Support from Equality PAC was crucial for Johnson's campaign victory. These achievements mark significant progress in LGBTQ+ representation.
#voting-rights

Texas Attorney General Sues to Stop Voter Registration Push in San Antonio

Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Bexar County signifies a clash over voter registration efforts in Texas, reflecting broader national disputes over election access.

Paxton sues Travis County over voter registration attempt - Austin Monitor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit seeks to block Travis County from hiring a firm to identify eligible but unregistered voters.

New Paxton lawsuit targets mail-in voter registrations in Texas's Bexar County

Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Bexar County to block unsolicited voter registration mailings, citing concerns over fraud and legality.

Morning Docket: 11.05.24

Big Law firms treat nonequity lawyers as tax partners without equitable profit sharing, raising compensation concerns.

Texas Attorney General Sues to Stop Voter Registration Push in San Antonio

Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Bexar County signifies a clash over voter registration efforts in Texas, reflecting broader national disputes over election access.

Paxton sues Travis County over voter registration attempt - Austin Monitor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit seeks to block Travis County from hiring a firm to identify eligible but unregistered voters.

New Paxton lawsuit targets mail-in voter registrations in Texas's Bexar County

Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Bexar County to block unsolicited voter registration mailings, citing concerns over fraud and legality.

Morning Docket: 11.05.24

Big Law firms treat nonequity lawyers as tax partners without equitable profit sharing, raising compensation concerns.
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The Conservative Strategy to Ban Abortion Nationwide

Local referendum in Texas aims to block abortions through strict ordinances, revealing a divide in perspectives even within conservative communities.
#election-integrity

Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The DOJ is requested to investigate raids on Latino voting activists; seen as an attempt to suppress Latino voter engagement.

Trump Supporter Purged From Voter Roll After Being Wrongly Labeled "Noncitizen"

The article highlights concerns about voter fraud allegations and their impact on legitimate voters, particularly focusing on illegal removal from electoral rolls.

Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The DOJ is requested to investigate raids on Latino voting activists; seen as an attempt to suppress Latino voter engagement.

Trump Supporter Purged From Voter Roll After Being Wrongly Labeled "Noncitizen"

The article highlights concerns about voter fraud allegations and their impact on legitimate voters, particularly focusing on illegal removal from electoral rolls.
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#abortion-rights

Harris expected to be joined by Beyonce at Texas rally today; Trump calls US a garbage can' election live updates

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Texas, focusing on abortion rights amidst ongoing legal and electoral battles surrounding the issue.

Senate Democrats lean on abortion rights as closing argument

Senate Democrats are leveraging abortion rights in their final strategy to keep a Senate majority against Cruz and Scott.

Harris to call attention to abortion rights. And, Biden to issue historic apology.

Vice President Harris is focusing on abortion rights in Texas, spotlighting the personal stories of women affected by restrictive laws.

Why Harris (With Beyonce in Tow) Is Heading to Solidly Red Texas

Harris’s Houston rally is aimed at mobilizing voters in battleground states by addressing Texas abortion laws, leveraging local celebrity engagement for viral reach.

Inside Kamala Harris' last-ditch effort in Texas, a nighttime rally about women and abortion rights-with a little help from Beyonce

Kamala Harris and Beyoncé's rally in Texas focuses on the medical repercussions of the state's abortion ban and its political ramifications.

Harris will enlist Beyonce as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push

The significance of Vice President Harris's rally in Texas centers on abortion rights and the urgency of closing messages for the midterm elections.

Harris expected to be joined by Beyonce at Texas rally today; Trump calls US a garbage can' election live updates

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Texas, focusing on abortion rights amidst ongoing legal and electoral battles surrounding the issue.

Senate Democrats lean on abortion rights as closing argument

Senate Democrats are leveraging abortion rights in their final strategy to keep a Senate majority against Cruz and Scott.

Harris to call attention to abortion rights. And, Biden to issue historic apology.

Vice President Harris is focusing on abortion rights in Texas, spotlighting the personal stories of women affected by restrictive laws.

Why Harris (With Beyonce in Tow) Is Heading to Solidly Red Texas

Harris’s Houston rally is aimed at mobilizing voters in battleground states by addressing Texas abortion laws, leveraging local celebrity engagement for viral reach.

Inside Kamala Harris' last-ditch effort in Texas, a nighttime rally about women and abortion rights-with a little help from Beyonce

Kamala Harris and Beyoncé's rally in Texas focuses on the medical repercussions of the state's abortion ban and its political ramifications.

Harris will enlist Beyonce as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push

The significance of Vice President Harris's rally in Texas centers on abortion rights and the urgency of closing messages for the midterm elections.
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#democratic-party

Kamala Harris just made a surprise announcement & now everyone's talking about Beyonce - Queerty

Kamala Harris's Houston rally signals confidence in changing Texas voter dynamics.

Colin Allred's Political Playbook

Colin Allred is a Democratic Senate challenger in Texas, leveraging his NFL background to connect with voters and shift political dynamics.

Kamala Harris just made a surprise announcement & now everyone's talking about Beyonce - Queerty

Kamala Harris's Houston rally signals confidence in changing Texas voter dynamics.

Colin Allred's Political Playbook

Colin Allred is a Democratic Senate challenger in Texas, leveraging his NFL background to connect with voters and shift political dynamics.
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Texas border: Hispanic voters shift to the right in southern districts

Texas's 15th district, traditionally Democratic, saw a Republican victory in 2022, indicating shifting political dynamics and voter sentiments among Latino populations.
#political-campaigns

Elon Musk spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to unseat a Texas prosecutor, report says. It didn't work.

Musk's financial influence in politics faced a setback as he failed to unseat a Texas prosecutor despite significant spending.

How Two Billionaire Preachers Remade Texas Politics

Sid Miller's RINO hunt exemplifies the intense and vicious nature of intra-party contests among Texas Republicans.

Elon Musk spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to unseat a Texas prosecutor, report says. It didn't work.

Musk's financial influence in politics faced a setback as he failed to unseat a Texas prosecutor despite significant spending.

How Two Billionaire Preachers Remade Texas Politics

Sid Miller's RINO hunt exemplifies the intense and vicious nature of intra-party contests among Texas Republicans.
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In Texas and Beyond, Racist Conspiracy Theories Fuel Suppression of Latino Voters

Bartiromo's latest unfounded claims about voting immigrants have sparked investigations and raised concerns about misinformation's influence on public perception.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues County Over Its Efforts to Register More Voters

Paxton's lawsuit falsely alleges that sending voter registration materials will lead to noncitizen voting, lacking legal foundation and evidence.

Transphobic Texas Democrat finds home for bigotry in state Republican Party

Rep. Shawn Thierry switched to the Republican Party, citing a shift in her values and disillusionment with the Democratic Party's progressive direction.

Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself

Texas Democrat Taral Patel is under investigation for allegedly impersonating a judge and real estate agent in a racial abuse hoax.
#governor-greg-abbott

Conservatives Float to Victory on School Choice in Texas Runoffs

Conservatives won key races in Texas primary runoffs, giving Governor Abbott support for advancing school choice policies.

In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker's Seat Heads to a Runoff

Dade Phelan and a local Republican activist backed by Trump will compete in a Texas House runoff in May.
The Republican primary in Texas was intense, with incumbents facing well-funded opposition over issues like school vouchers.

Conservatives Float to Victory on School Choice in Texas Runoffs

Conservatives won key races in Texas primary runoffs, giving Governor Abbott support for advancing school choice policies.

In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker's Seat Heads to a Runoff

Dade Phelan and a local Republican activist backed by Trump will compete in a Texas House runoff in May.
The Republican primary in Texas was intense, with incumbents facing well-funded opposition over issues like school vouchers.
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I Sleep Very Well': John Cornyn Brushes Off Possible Primary Threat From Foe Ken Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is not too worried about a potential primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), emphasizing that contested primaries make candidates better for the general election.

Why is someone suing to get Travis County DA Jose Garza out of office - and what comes next? - Austin Monitor

HB 17 enables removal of top prosecutors like José Garza based on policy disagreements.

John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeats Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to become the 63rd mayor of Houston.
Whitmire's victory is attributed to his strong support among older white voters, conservatives, and Latinos.
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