As San Antonio’s municipal elections become more crowded and chaotic, citizen engagement is more important – and necessary – than ever before.
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Austin Redrafting Land Use Code
As Austin looks at comprehensively revamping its land use code for the first time in 30 years, residents should be prepared to voice any concerns with the new regulations to ensure a beneficial final product.
Abbott Cuts Grants to Travis County Over Sanctuary City Policies
Gov. Greg Abbott has begun taking meaningful action on immigration reform, but the real question is will House leadership deliver, or obstruct the Governor’s reforms as they have in past sessions?
Abbott Increases Pressure for Immigration Reform
After a renegade sheriff said she plans to minimize the use of ICE detainers for arrested illegal immigrants, Gov. Abbott has withdrawn grants to offices that refuse to do so and is pressuring lawmakers to enact reform.
Dukes’ Hazard
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin) was handed an indictment earlier today from a grand jury and could face as many as 28 years in prison if convicted.
New DA Brings Aboard Planned Parenthood Cohort
The incoming District Attorney for Williamson County has brought aboard the attorney responsible for the miscarriage of justice that characterized the Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast case last year.
Hall Takes Transparency Fight to Top Court
Attorneys for embattled University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall and University of Texas Chancellor Bill McRaven provided oral arguments in front of the state’s highest court Wednesday.
Dawnna Dukes Jukes District
Despite having announced retirement months ago and against the advice of counsel, embattled State Rep. Dawnna Dukes has decided to rescind her resignation and stay in office for another legislative session.
Sitting Senator Hired as Tax-Funded Lobbyist
A senior member of the Senate has been hired as a lobbyist on behalf of a government board, presenting a clear conflict of interest.
Paxton Files Brief Against Bag Bans
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amicus brief earlier today, urging the Texas Supreme Court to hear a case that could strike down municipal bag bans across the state.