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Recent News About Texas House of Representatives
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Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott in approving arrest warrants for absent members of the Texas House
Following a series of injunctions granted by local district courts, the Texas Supreme Court has decided that the Texas House may issue arrest warrants for absent members, according to a report by The Hill.
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'Humiliating': Brady criticizes Biden administration for pull out of Afghanistan before imposed deadline
Celebratory fireworks by the Taliban rang out in Kabul as the last of the U.S. flights leave Afghanistan one day prior to the imposed deadline on Aug. 30.
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'The ultimate sacrifice': Jackson Lee mourns service members killed in Kabul attack
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Houston) said the 13 American service members who lost their lives in last month's attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Bail reform bill headed to Abbott's desk as he deems it necessary to 'keep dangerous criminals off our streets'
The Texas House of Representatives voted to pass the Republican-backed bail reform bill seeking to set new rules for the release of defendants on monetary bonds.
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Terrorist attacks at Kabul International Airport cause 'a number of U.S. and civilian casualties'
Explosions were confirmed at the Kabul International Airport's gates in Afghanistan where at least 60 people were injured in the attack and 12 Marines and a Navy medic are among the fatalities, according to NPR News.
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Texas House passes GOP-backed election security bill after over 14 hours of 'debate'
Senate Bill 1, the Republican-backed election security measure that has been a lightning rod for controversy throughout the 87th Texas legislative session, passed the state House of Representatives on Aug. 26.
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'Congratulations': Weber honors first American woman to medal twice in weightlifting
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) is singing the praises of weightlifter Sarah Robles following her bronze medal showing at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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'More than an abuelo': Walle honors late grandfather
On Aug. 22, Texas State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Houston) announced the passing of his grandfather, Armando Arias Zamarripa.
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'Eager to get back to work': State legislators ready to finish special session as Texas Democrats return
As the second special session is underway at the state Capitol in Austin, a number of the Democratic legislators who fled to Washington, D.C. last month have returned back to work.
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Social Security Administration has helped 'Americans retire with dignity' for 86 years
The Social Security Administration celebrated their 86th anniversary on Aug. 14.
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'Now we continue the fight': Texas House of Representatives return to start work on priority elections bill
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
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'Pass 'em all': Middleton rejoices as Texas House of Representatives achieves quorum
After a six-week coup of Texas House Democrats, enough members of the House of Representatives have returned to the state capitol, leaving Republicans ready to start working toward passing the priority elections bill.
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Brady thanks Capitol Police for response to bomb threat, keeping 'those working on Capitol Hill safe'
Authorities responded to a bomb threat near the U.S. Capitol on the morning of Aug. 19, resulting in the arrest of a North Carolina man, identified as 49-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry.
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Texas Freedom Caucus vows to 'defend' teachers, students who refuse to wear a mask
The Texas Freedom Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives has promised to support and stand behind any teacher or student who won't wear a mask in the classroom.
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Middleton votes to arrest Democrat lawmakers who 'continue to not show up for work'
A suburban Houston Republican State House representative was among those who voted overwhelmingly Tuesday, Aug. 10, to have minority Democrat lawmakers missing from the state arrested and brought back.
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'Record numbers': Fletcher urges uninsured residents to sign up for health care while enrollment is still open
A special enrollment period is still open through Aug. 15 for Texas residents to sign up for healthcare through the ACA Health Care marketplace.
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Jackson Lee: Leland ‘was a true visionary’
The current Texas U.S. Representative for the 18th Congressional District has noted the legacy of her predecessor as the 32nd anniversary of his death was observed.
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'Essential progress': Fletcher marks anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) marked the 56th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a tweet Aug. 6.
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Middleton files legislation against fleeing Texas Democrats: 'Legislators who repeatedly refuse to show up for work should lose their jobs'
State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) filed legislation that would prevent lawmakers from abandoning their duties and responsibilities following efforts from Texas Democrats to block voting restrictions.
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Green 'proud to fight for voting rights by any means necessary' after protest arrest
After U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-Fort Bend) took to the streets to protest Texas voting legislation on Aug. 3, he was arrested and given a citation for blocking traffic.