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Texas Legislature

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick commits to ending tenure; El Paso faculty call it a political attack

Avatar photo by Jewél Jackson February 18, 2022July 7, 2022

El Paso higher education faculty criticized a proposal from Texas. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to do away with tenure, saying he was politically motivated.

Posted in2022 Elections

State rep gaining statewide influence faces challenge from former Socorro alderperson

Avatar photo by René Kladzyk February 15, 2022July 7, 2022
Posted in2022 Elections

Fort Bliss takes center stage in El Paso congressional primary race

Avatar photo by René Kladzyk February 2, 2022July 7, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Thousands in campaign contributions refunded after Fort Bliss redistricting dispute

by René Kladzyk and Robert Moore February 1, 2022July 7, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Court rejects state Rep. Art Fierro’s effort to rule Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez ineligible to challenge him in Democratic primary

Avatar photo by Molly Smith January 7, 2022July 7, 2022
Posted inPolitics

State Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez will move to run against fellow incumbent Art Fierro

Avatar photo by Molly Smith November 1, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

3 El Paso House Democrats return to Austin for special session

Avatar photo by Molly Smith August 9, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Gov. Abbott announces second special legislative session with expanded agenda

by Molly Smith and René Kladzyk August 5, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso state lawmakers describe life in exile at the nation’s capital

Avatar photo by Molly Smith August 2, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

Texas Senate moves to further restrict critical race theory; House still lacks enough members to advance the bill

Avatar photo by Molly Smith July 18, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

Top El Paso state lawmaker Joe Moody relieved of House leadership role

Avatar photo by Molly Smith July 15, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso’s state lawmakers leave Texas for DC in effort to block voting bills

Avatar photo by Molly Smith July 13, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inFeatured

Lawmakers look to further restrict critical race theory in legislative overtime

by Molly Smith and Jewél Jackson July 12, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inCommentary

Opinion: A border security plan by border lawmakers

by Special to El Paso Matters June 18, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inJustice

Police reform bills in Texas fizzled, but those supporting law enforcement got the governor’s signature

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez June 17, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

What the Texas Legislature did for public education

Avatar photo by Molly Smith June 15, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inHealth

El Paso trans kids, families reflect on Texas anti-trans legislation

Avatar photo by René Kladzyk May 18, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inCommentary

Opinion: Here’s what the Texas Legislature can do to help students recover from the pandemic

by Special to El Paso Matters April 23, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Pasoans speak out against anti-trans legislation at state Capitol

Avatar photo by René Kladzyk April 12, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inJustice

Senator scraps controversial bill to reduce Texas appellate courts

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez April 9, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inCulture

Texas Capitol highlights El Paso rabbi’s campaign to promote charity

Avatar photo by Robert Moore March 24, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inJustice

Plans to redraw appeals court boundaries could impact El Paso

Avatar photo by Elida S. Perez February 4, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inGovernment

El Paso has much at stake in the redistricting process that starts Monday

Avatar photo by Robert Moore January 22, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inCommentary

El Pasoans should fight state’s effort to grab more control of local decisions

by Special to El Paso Matters January 13, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inEducation

El Paso lawmakers talk public education priorities during 87th legislative session

Avatar photo by El Paso Matters Staff January 11, 2021July 7, 2022
Posted inElection

El Paso’s Joe Moody seeks to be Texas’ next speaker of the House

Avatar photo by Robert Moore November 3, 2020July 7, 2022
Posted inCommentary

Aug. 3: Now, then and next

by Special to El Paso Matters August 2, 2020July 7, 2022

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