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Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention
The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.
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15mTexas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know
The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here's where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.
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13mCuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump's immigration crackdown
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5mJohn Fetterman pushes back against allegations he's a lazy senator, bad Democrat
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4mPaxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
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4mTexas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.