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How SB 4 threatens the well-being of immigrant families in Texas Dallas Morning News Rachko, T. 02/12/2024 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Arizona; Federal government; Illegal border crossings; Immigration enforcement; Operation Lone Star (Border security); Racial profiling
Texas wants more immigration enforcement power Dallas Morning News Editorial 11/01/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Arizona; Illegal border crossings; Immigration enforcement; Spiller, David; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Houston lawmaker stands behind viral outburst over GOP border bills Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 11/01/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Deportation; Human trafficking; Illegal border crossings; Immigration policy; Law enforcement; Neave Criado, Victoria; Racial profiling; Spiller, David; Undocumented immigrants; Walle, Armando; Wu, Gene
'Vigilante' border bill draws crowd of over 250 to Austin, where they wait all day to blast it Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 04/14/2023 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Immigration law; Neave Criado, Victoria; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Public Safety, Texas Department of; Qualified immunity; Schaefer, Matt; Texas Border Force; Trespassing; Wu, Gene
‘Border Protection Unit’ legislation raises concerns in Texas House Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 03/18/2023 1 TX bill Border security; Immigration enforcement; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Moody, Joe; Neave Criado, Victoria; Phelan, Dade; Rinaldi, Matt; Schaefer, Matt; Texas Border Force
Civilian border enforcement is a dangerous, divisive idea Austin American Statesman Editorial 03/17/2023 1 TX bill Border security; Immigration enforcement; Refugees and asylees; Schaefer, Matt; Texas Border Force
Bill to allow civilians to help with border efforts stirs fears of anti-Latino discrimination Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 03/15/2023 1 TX bill Border security; Immigration enforcement; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Militias; Moody, Joe; Neave Criado, Victoria; Phelan, Dade; Racial discrimination; Rinaldi, Matt; Schaefer, Matt; Texas Border Force
Texas Republicans propose state immigration police force Austin American Statesman Coronado, A. 03/14/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Border security; Immigration enforcement; Phelan, Dade; Texas Border Force
Texas Republicans want to rein in ‘rogue’ prosecutors like Dallas County DA John Creuzot Dallas Morning News Torralva, K. 01/21/2023 1 TX bill Attorney General of Texas; Cook, David; County attorneys; Creuzot, John; District attorneys; Florida; Leach, Jeff; Middleton, Brian; Moody, Joe; New York; Parker, Tan; Pennsylvania; Phelan, Dade
Local prosecutor in Kinney County hot spot calls Abbott’s border arrests a 'waste of time and money' Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 10/07/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Criminal justice; Kinney County; Operation Lone Star (Border security)
Travis DA will not prosecute abortion crimes, testing limits of local discretion, state power Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 06/28/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abortion; Austin City Council; District attorneys; Garza, José; Law enforcement; Roe v. Wade; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Travis County District Attorney
We just need it Austin American Statesman Riccardi, N. 05/15/2022 1 TX bill Food prices; Immigration policy; Labor turnover; Migrant labor
Schools may be Texas’ next immigration fight Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 05/08/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Plyler v. Doe; Undocumented immigrant students
San Antonio settles lawsuits alleging police violated state’s “sanctuary city” law Austin American Statesman Fechter, J. 04/12/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Legal settlements; McManus, William; Paxton, Ken; San Antonio, Texas; Sanctuary cities
San Antonio to settle ‘sanctuary city’ lawsuit from AG Ken Paxton for $300,000 San Antonio Express News Stringer, M. 04/08/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Human smuggling; Legal settlements; McManus, William; Paxton, Ken; San Antonio City Council; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
‘It saved me from being deported’: San Antonio’s enhanced library card can be used as ID San Antonio Express News Tien, C. 02/22/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Identity requirements; Libraries and librarians; San Antonio, Texas; Texas Organizing Project; Undocumented immigrants
Abbott's war on cities is self-defeating - they're Texas' future San Antonio Express News Jefferson, G. 06/06/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Corporate planning & relocations; Economic development incentives; Municipal government; Perry, Rick; Texas Enterprise Fund
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues in effort to force Biden administration to deport more people convicted of crimes Bryan Eagle Mulcahy, S. 04/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Biden, Joe; Deportation; Immigration policy; Paxton, Ken
Child sex offenders nearly freed in ICE misunderstanding Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 02/14/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Criminal Justice, Texas Department of; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Sex offenders
Nirenberg told city officials not to call feds about immigrants in 2017 San Antonio case, Texas AG says San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 01/28/2021 1 TX bill Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; McManus, William; Nirenberg, Ron; Paxton, Ken; Sculley, Sheryl; Undocumented immigrants
Reflections and Perspectives on the 87th Legislature Rio Grande Guardian Rodriguez, J. 01/10/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Rodríguez, José
UT study: Politics put Texas construction workers at risk early in outbreak Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 12/24/2020 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Construction workers; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hispanics or Latinos
Spanish speakers are getting lost in translation at Dallas City Hall, and that’s unacceptable Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/19/2020 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dallas City Council; Hispanics or Latinos; Interpreter services; Municipal government
Dallas GOP’s candidates for the Texas House are as diverse as the county. Will that matter in 2020? Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 08/03/2020 1 TX bill Allen, Eugene; Anderson, Rodney; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Brownlee, Karyn; Button, Angie Chen; del Rosal, Luisa; Douglas, Will; Hernandez, Gerson; Koop, Linda; Republican Party of Texas; Texas House candidates; Turner, John; Villalba, Jason
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott forming work group for legislative responses to George Floyd’s death Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/19/2020 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Collier, Nicole; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Floyd, George; Legislative Black Caucus, Texas; Police misconduct; Racial discrimination; West, Royce; Working groups
The Texas we deserve is bigger than carry-out cocktails Austin American Statesman Burke, T. 05/21/2020 1 TX bill Coronavirus; Economic distribution; Sanctuary cities
Austin ISD finds way around state ban on source of sex ed lessons Austin American Statesman Washington, A. 03/07/2020 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abortion; Austin Independent School District; Campbell, Donna; Curriculum; Sex education
We recommend Mike Siegel in the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. District 10 Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/23/2020 1 TX bill Congressional campaigns; Siegel, Mike
Donegan brings pragmatic focus to sheriff’s race Austin American Statesman Editorial 02/10/2020 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Police Department; County campaigns and elections; Donegan, Liz; Hernandez, Sally; Sex crimes; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Wall’s ‘sanctuary cities’ attack ad ignores nuance, Nehls says Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 02/05/2020 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Congressional campaigns; Nehls, Troy; Political advertising; Wall, Kathaleen
This year is a turning point for Texas as Latinos once again outnumber Anglos Houston Chronicle Parker, R. 01/26/2020 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Demographics; Hispanic or Latino voters; Hispanics or Latinos
Davis is the prey for Dems in District 134 Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/23/2020 1 TX bill Bose, Lanny; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Ann; Powers, Ruby; Texas House campaigns
It’s a dark time to be undocumented, but the faith of my immigrant family gives me hope Dallas Morning News Cerda, J. 01/05/2020 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Catholicism; Undocumented immigrants
Immigrant detentions in North Texas region lead nation for third year Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 12/12/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigrant detention centers; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Immigration enforcement
Where in the U.S. are immigrants most likely to be caught by ICE? Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 10/10/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Robert Gallegos for Council District I Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/03/2019 1 TX bill Houston City Council; Municipal campaigns and elections; Sanctuary cities
To change gun laws, change the face of gun ownership Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 09/08/2019 1 TX bill California; Gun sales and purchases; Minorities; Open carry; Schaefer, Matt; Undocumented immigrants
S.A. police eyeing threats of violence San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 09/04/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Gun control; Law enforcement; Red flag laws; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities; Shootings; Texas Fusion Center; Undocumented immigrants
Missing voices Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/28/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Blanco, César; Domestic Terrorism Task Force; Hate groups; Moody, Joe; Patrick, Dan; Political communication; Terrorism; Undocumented immigrants; White supremacy
Trump’s rhetoric on race poses dilemma for Texas Republicans after El Paso shooting Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 08/18/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bush, George P.; Castro, Joaquin; Hispanics or Latinos; O'Rourke, Beto; Patrick, Dan; Racial discrimination; Trump, Donald; Villalba, Jason; White supremacy
Democrats say anti-Hispanic tone set by Trump, Texas lawmakers creates 'toxic environment' Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 08/05/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Burgess, Michael; Cornyn, John; El Paso, Texas; Garcia, Domingo; Gun control; Hispanics or Latinos; Hurd, Will; Nevárez, Poncho; O'Rourke, Beto; Rinaldi, Matt; Shootings; Trump, Donald; Turner, Chris; Undocumented immigrants; Villalba, Jason
More proof city did not violate SB 4 San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/18/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Judge rejects part of Texas ‘sanctuary city’ lawsuit Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 07/12/2019 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary’ suit against S.A. deflated San Antonio Express News McGuinness, D. 07/11/2019 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) McManus, William; Paxton, Ken; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Every day, Dreamers wait for DACA rulings San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 07/11/2019 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Immigration lawsuits; Immigration policy; Undocumented immigrant students
Lawmakers choose substance over red meat this session Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/27/2019 1 TX bill 86th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Dennis; Disputes between officials; Goldman, Craig; Johnson, Julie; Nevárez, Poncho; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt
To avoid infighting in the Texas House, did Speaker Dennis Bonnen kill controversial bills? Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/21/2019 1 TX bill Bonnen, Dennis; Civil War monuments; Creighton, Brandon; Election fraud; Hughes, Bryan; Partisanship; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Rodriguez, Eddie; Turner, Chris; White, James
Trump’s Texas allies mum Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 04/17/2019 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Trump, Donald; Undocumented immigrants
Democrats file bills seeking to gut anti-sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Cobler, P. 02/26/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Menéndez, José; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
In Texas, Mexican-Americans the ‘forgotten dead’ San Antonio Express News Apodaca, R. 02/24/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Authors and authorship; Hispanics or Latinos; Racial discrimination; Texas history; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Betsy Price’s opponent for mayor has a message. ‘It’s time to stand up for Fort Worth’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 01/30/2019 1 TX bill Fort Worth, Texas; Mayoral campaigns and elections; Peoples, Deborah; Price, Betsy; Sanctuary cities
Bills target migrant issues Houston Chronicle Cobler, P. 01/22/2019 1 TX bill Biedermann, Kyle; Blanco, César; González, Mary; Neave Criado, Victoria; Rodríguez, José; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Tuition residency requirements; Undocumented immigrant students; Undocumented immigrants
Activists, Democratic lawmakers call for undoing parts of SB 4 Austin American Statesman Silver, J. 01/17/2019 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Border barriers; González, Mary; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Texas governor avoids border wall debate during inauguration Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 01/16/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border barriers; Inaugurations; Patrick, Dan; Trump, Donald
Betsy Price’s opponent for mayor has a message. ‘It’s time to stand up for Fort Worth’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 01/16/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Mayoral campaigns and elections; Peoples, Deborah; Price, Betsy
Freshmen Dems poised to make mark Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 01/13/2019 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anderson, Rodney; Beckley, Michelle; Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Bucy, John H., III; Cain, Briscoe; Calanni, Gina; Cole, Sheryl; Dale, Tony; Dukes, Dawnna; Elkins, Gary; Flores, Cynthia; Freshmen legislators; Gonzales, Larry; Goodwin, Vikki; Isaac, Jason; Israel, Celia; Johnson, Julie; King, Tracy O.; Meza, Terry; Nevárez, Poncho; Pickett, Joe; Rinaldi, Matt; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Ryan, Lisa Luby; Schofield, Mike; Simmons, Ron; Talarico, James; Turner, Chris; Turner, John; Villalba, Jason; Workman, Paul; Zwiener, Erin
Appeals court tosses Texas’ pre-emptive lawsuit over ‘sanctuary cities’ law Houston Chronicle Zelinski, A. 12/17/2018 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Pre-emptive bid on sanctuary city law rejected San Antonio Express News Zelinski, A. 12/14/2018 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Top federal law officer, speaking in Austin, touts Trump’s immigration policies Austin American Statesman Price, A. 12/12/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Refugees and asylees; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Chief, city acted within the law San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/11/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; McManus, William; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Texans want bipartisanship, but they want stiff spines, too Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 12/09/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Bipartisanship; Hernandez, Ana; Special elections; Texas Senate campaigns
State sues S.A., police chief because law demands it San Antonio Express News Paxton, K. 12/06/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; McManus, William; Police chiefs; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Ken Paxton sues San Antonio, alleging ‘anti-sanctuary’ law was violated Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 12/01/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; McManus, William; Paxton, Ken; San Antonio, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Texas Attorney General Paxton sues San Antonio over sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Zelinski, A. 12/01/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; McManus, William; Paxton, Ken; San Antonio, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Straus honored by Mexican government over objections from Latino Democrats Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 11/27/2018 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Awards; Geren, Charlie; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; Mexico; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
Brazoria County Republican Dennis Bonnen claims victory in race for Texas House speaker Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/15/2018 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Dennis; Craddick, Tom; Johnson, Eric; Parker, Tan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
Brazoria County Republican Dennis Bonnen claims victory in race for Texas House speaker Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/13/2018 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Craddick, Tom; Johnson, Eric; Parker, Tan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
Election returns show Greg Abbott outperformed Dan Patrick, other statewide Republicans Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/11/2018 1 TX bill Beckley, Michelle; Elections; Johnson, Julie; Rinaldi, Matt; Simmons, Ron; Turner, Chris
Valdez-Cox: HB4 harms health of children, mixed-status families Rio Grande Guardian Valdez-Cox, J. 10/26/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Sanctuary cities
Rinaldi, Johnson in attack mode on Sunday show Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 10/23/2018 1 TX bill Campaign debates; Johnson, Julie; Rinaldi, Matt; Texas House campaigns
Voters northwest of Dallas have stark choice in Texas House race between Rinaldi on the right, Johnson on the left Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 10/20/2018 1 TX bill Huberty, Dan; Johnson, Julie; Ratliff, Bennett; Rinaldi, Matt; Texas House campaigns
Steven Kling the best pick in SD25 election San Antonio Express News Editorial 10/19/2018 1 TX bill Campbell, Donna; Endorsements; Kling, Steven; Texas Senate campaigns
Cole Hefner runs for his second term serving House District 5 Tyler Morning Telegraph Mansfield, E. 10/19/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hefner, Cole; Texas House campaigns
Could purple Texas House District 45 turn blue? Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 10/06/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Isaac, Jason; Strange, Ken; Texas House campaigns; Zwiener, Erin
We Recommend Johnson for Texas House District 115 Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/02/2018 1 TX bill Endorsements; Johnson, Julie; Rinaldi, Matt; Texas House campaigns
Rep. Sarah Davis fighting to retain seat again — this time against Democrat Allison Sawyer Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 09/30/2018 1 TX bill Davis, Sarah; Larson, Lyle; Sawyer, Allison Lami; Texas House campaigns
After debate, race between Greg Abbott and Lupe Valdez still a snoozer Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 09/29/2018 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Campaign debates; Gubernatorial campaigns; Valdez, Lupe
We recommend Kevin Lopez for state Senate District 30 Dallas Morning News Editorial 09/16/2018 1 TX bill Endorsements; Fallon, Pat; Lopez, Kevin; Texas Senate campaigns
Telemundo Poll: Texas Hispanics oppose Border Wall, SB 4, and ‘Zero Tolerance’ Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 09/09/2018 1 TX bill Border security; Hispanics or Latinos; North American Free Trade Agreement; Public opinion polls; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Dan Patrick challenges Geraldo, not election opponent, to debate Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 08/24/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Border security; Collier, Mike; Patrick, Dan; Undocumented immigrants
Unpaid: After Hurricane Harvey, Texas failed to defend workers against wage exploitation Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 08/19/2018 1 TX bill 10 doc(s) Construction workers; Day laborers; Theft; Undocumented immigrant workers; Wages; Workforce Commission, Texas
Police union hellbent on bashing the chief San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/11/2018 1 TX bill McManus, William; Organized labor; San Antonio Police Department
Largest police group in Texas endorses Greg Abbott over former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 07/28/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas; Gubernatorial campaigns; Law enforcement; Valdez, Lupe
Greg Abbott earns endorsement from CLEAT, Texas' largest police association Laredo Morning Times Ortega, F. 07/28/2018 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas; Gubernatorial campaigns; Police officers
HEAT & ICE: Traffic crackdown targeted common violations by immigrants Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 07/27/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bastrop County Sheriff's Department; Cook, Maurice; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Rodriguez, Eddie
Woman could face deportation after mental health crisis call to police Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 07/27/2018 1 TX bill Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Mentally ill persons; Undocumented immigrants
Consul: DPS helped Bastrop traffic operation that led to deportations Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 07/13/2018 1 TX bill Bastrop County; Cook, Maurice; County sheriffs; Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Racial profiling; Rodriguez, Eddie
Requests to hold immigrant inmates in Travis County Jail on the rise Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 07/09/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Cities should end their assault on liberty and rule of law Austin American Statesman Paxton, K. 07/07/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Municipal government; Solid waste disposal
Ted Cruz seizes on Beto O’Rourke’s willingness to consider abolishing ICE Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/07/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; Immigration enforcement; O'Rourke, Beto
Faith group: Bastrop Sheriff Maurice Cook targeted Latino neighborhood Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 07/03/2018 1 TX bill Cook, Maurice; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Traffic violations
Bastrop traffic operation leads to multiple deportations Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 06/29/2018 1 TX bill Bastrop County; Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Racial profiling; Rodriguez, Eddie; Undocumented immigrants
Fort Worth group goes to border to protest for families Fort Worth Star-Telegram   06/29/2018 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations
Out of power in Austin, liberals funnel policy through big cities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Roarty, A. 06/25/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Local referendums; Municipal government; Organized labor; Sick leave
‘They broke the law’ a flimsy excuse for family separations Austin American Statesman Garcia, S. 06/23/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Refugees and asylees
Valley DPS stops lead to fear of deportation San Antonio Express News Nelsen, A. 06/17/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Border security; Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Traffic violations
Texas DPS sharing lists of traffic citations with federal immigration authorities San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 06/12/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Racial profiling; Traffic violations; Undocumented immigrants
Travis wants to combine prosecution offices — will Republicans approve? Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 06/07/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) County attorneys; District attorneys; Escamilla, David; Local government consolidation; Moore, Margaret; Travis County; Watson, Kirk
Chasing away a valuable asset Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 06/05/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Economic impact; Undocumented immigrants
Democrat Lupe Valdez on Texas school shooting during El Paso visit says "enough of this" El Paso Times Borunda, D. 05/19/2018 1 TX bill Blanco, César; González, Mary; Gubernatorial campaigns; Rodríguez, José; School safety; Shootings; Valdez, Lupe
Ahead of Texas runoff election, Greg Abbott takes sharper aim at Lupe Valdez Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 05/18/2018 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Political advertising; Sanctuary cities; Valdez, Lupe
Abbott ad gives a California vibe to Valdez Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/17/2018 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Sanctuary cities; Valdez, Lupe
Catholic churches providing IDs Dallas Morning News Limon, E. 05/07/2018 1 TX bill Catholicism; Churches; Identity requirements; Sanctuary cities
We recommend Andrew White in the Democratic runoff for Texas governor Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/06/2018 1 TX bill Gubernatorial campaigns; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
Divisive issues being allowed to dominate Texas politics San Antonio Express News Nixon, D. 05/05/2018 1 TX bill Border security; LGBTQ persons; North American Free Trade Agreement; Sanctuary cities
Deportations of traffic offenders skyrocketed under Trump, study says Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/27/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Traffic violations
After arrest of Valley organizer, immigrant community retreats to the shadows San Antonio Express News Nelsen, A. 04/24/2018 1 TX bill Children of immigrants; Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrants
Texas GOP favors politics over reason with immigration Austin American Statesman Blank, J. 04/08/2018 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Census 2020; Citizenship; Cruz, Ted; Immigrants
Contradictions abound on border Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 04/08/2018 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Blanco, César; Border security; González, Mary; Immigration enforcement; International trade; North American Free Trade Agreement; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José
Garcia: Great reception up and down border for Together Juntos caravan Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 04/07/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
Truck driver in controversial smuggling case released San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 04/05/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling
New ruling could allow big-box stores to sell liquor Houston Chronicle Nichols, R. 04/04/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Alcohol laws and regulations; Nichols, Robert; Sanctuary cities; Walmart
Travis County buying ballistic vests with savings on inmate food Austin American Statesman Huber, M. 03/31/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Body armor; County budgets; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Appellate court’s ruling on immigration law draws reactions Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 03/22/2018 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Explosions; Open carry; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities; Zika virus
Fight over sanctuary cities law continues San Antonio Express News Editorial 03/22/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Paxton, Trump press cities to bolster ICE Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 03/21/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Crime statistics; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
A Law Ripe for Abuse Dallas Morning News Editorial 03/21/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Attorney for El Paso County says it already may be in compliance with 'sanctuary cities' law El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 03/21/2018 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) El Paso County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
EMC luncheon hosts Texas senator for political update Houston Chronicle McAdams, J. 03/21/2018 1 TX bill Creighton, Brandon
Education, Infrastructure, and a Fair Playing Field Rio Grande Guardian Oliveira, R. 03/21/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Discrimination; Economic development; Oliveira, René; School finance; University graduation rates
As SB4 goes into practice in Texas law enforcement carries heavy burden Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 03/18/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Austin protesters decry court preservation of ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 03/16/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Oliveira welcomes new select committee report on economic competitiveness Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 03/15/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Business climate; Cook, Byron; LGBTQ persons; Oliveira, René
Perryman: Keeping the Texas economy on track Rio Grande Guardian Perryman, M. 03/15/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Corporate planning & relocations; Discrimination; Economic development; LGBTQ persons; School finance
After SB 4 ruling activists call for local government to take action San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 03/15/2018 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Appeals court allows SB 4 ‘sanctuary cities’ ban to stand Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 03/14/2018 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities law is upheld Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/14/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris
Abbott’s true view questioned Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 03/14/2018 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cook, Byron; Economic development; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits
Federal appeals court upholds Texas' 'sanctuary cities' ban El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 03/14/2018 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
5th Circuit upholds Texas’ sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 03/14/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Menéndez, José; Sanctuary cities
Ideological differences on display in DA ads San Antonio Express News Scherer, J. 03/04/2018 1 TX bill Bexar County District Attorney; Campaign contributors; District attorney campaigns and elections; Gonzales, Joe D.; LaHood, Nicholas; Negative campaigning; Soros, George
Democratic governor candidates visit South Texas McAllen Monitor Lopez-Puente, N. 02/26/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gubernatorial campaigns; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
Despite brutal battle, Estes continues to be our choice Wichita Falls Record News Editorial 02/25/2018 1 TX bill Endorsements; Estes, Craig; Fallon, Pat; Texas Senate campaigns
Business group bulks up for races Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 02/19/2018 1 TX bill Biedermann, Kyle; Burkett, Cindy; Business climate; Campaign contributors; Endorsements; Hall, Bob; Lang, Mike; Swanson, Valoree; Texas Association of Business
We Recommend Abbott in the GOP primary for Texas governor Dallas Morning News Editorial 02/18/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns
Dan Patrick is giving conservatism a bad name in Texas Dallas Morning News Parker, R. 02/11/2018 1 TX bill Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Milder, Scott; Patrick, Dan; Political advertising; Religious conservatives (Politics)
Fort Worth councilman releases SB4 survey results. Here’s what they do and don’t reveal Fort Worth Star-Telegram Caplan, J. 01/26/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Municipal government; Open records requests and decisions; Sanctuary cities
Councilman Moon agrees to release SB4 survey results Fort Worth Star-Telegram Caplan, J. 01/24/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Open records requests and decisions; Sanctuary cities
As crime drops in Houston, police chief says HPD needs thousands more on the force Houston Chronicle Barned-Smith, S. 01/24/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Acevedo, Art; Houston Police Department; Police officers
'Sanctuary' policies -- which Texas banned -- named a top higher ed issue for 2018 Houston Chronicle Ellis, L. 01/24/2018 1 TX bill Public colleges and universities; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
Democrats opted not to make a false choice over the shutdown Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 01/21/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Children's Health Insurance Program; Federal government shutdowns; Sanctuary cities
Democrat Lupe Valdez talks guns, immigration, spending Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 01/19/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gubernatorial campaigns; Valdez, Lupe
Abbott seeks minority support Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 01/18/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Anchía, Rafael; Black or African American voters; Gubernatorial campaigns; Hispanic or Latino voters; West, Royce
Brockhouse tempers criticism of McManus San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 01/16/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Homeland Security, U.S. Department of; Human smuggling; McManus, William; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities; Soules, Carlton
McManus’ release of smuggling victims sparks controversy San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 01/14/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human smuggling; Sanctuary cities
Councilman doesn’t have to release survey results, Paxton rules Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 01/13/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Open records requests and decisions; Sanctuary cities
Chief made right call on immigrants San Antonio Express News Editorial 01/13/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human smuggling; Sanctuary cities
Inquiry launched under sanctuary cities ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 01/12/2018 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; Patrick, Dan; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Police chief stands by decision in immigration case San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 01/12/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; Human trafficking; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; Patrick, Dan; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Texas Attorney General investigating San Antonio smuggling incident San Antonio Express News Baugh, J. 01/11/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; Patrick, Dan; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
MLK parade plans panned Dallas Morning News Chiquillo, J. 01/09/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Civil rights; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Turner, Chris
AG rules in councilman’s favor, information garnered on website not public Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 01/09/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Municipal government; Open records requests and decisions; Sanctuary cities
Far-right sentiment hurting businesses in RGV Valley Morning Star Garcia, S. 01/08/2018 1 TX bill Border economy; Sanctuary cities
Feds battle with undocumented minors over right to abortion El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 01/05/2018 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Abortion; Undocumented immigrants
Alleged MS-13 members charged Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 01/05/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gangs; Homicide
McManus: Police did not have jurisdiction to detain migrants San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 01/05/2018 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human smuggling; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; San Antonio Police Department
Adler blasts ICE director’s threat to jail local elected officials Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 01/04/2018 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Homan, Thomas; Sanctuary cities
ICE chief's 'outrageous' threat to arrest 'sanctuary city' leaders met with shrug at Dallas City Hall Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 01/04/2018 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Homan, Thomas; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
PolitiFact: Unauthorized residents do few crimes; how few hard to say Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 01/02/2018 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Cook, Byron; Crime statistics; Non-citizen inmates; Political fact-checking; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants; Valdez, Lupe
How we covered the biggest storylines of the year Austin American Statesman Staff 12/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Campus safety; City managers; Dukes, Dawnna; Government ethics; Hurricane Harvey; LGBTQ persons; Mergers and acquisitions; Sanctuary cities; Shootings; Transportation network companies; Tropical storms
Texan of the Year: Joe Straus took a principled stand to protect Texas Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Awards; Cook, Byron; Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
No. 3 story of the year: Immigration backlash seen in ICE raids, sanctuary cities bill, end of DACA Austin American Statesman Staff 12/29/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Deportation; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
How Austin’s Latino cultural arts scene helped heal, inspire in 2017 Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 12/29/2017 1 TX bill Arts organizations; Hispanics or Latinos
Texans sound off on sanctuary cities ban, but file no formal complaints, says AG's office El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 12/29/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Blanco, César; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Democrat LaHood is ‘a conservative guy’ San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 12/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Bexar County District Attorney; District attorney campaigns and elections; Gonzales, Joe D.; LaHood, Nicholas
Mexican Consulate a hub of activity Dallas Morning News Manrique, J. 12/18/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Citizenship; Consulate-General of Mexico; Deportation; Mexico
Williamson County joins federal program to help ICE with inmate checks Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 12/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Chody, Robert; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Nueces County Commissioners deflect stance on SB 4 Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 12/14/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Nueces County; Sanctuary cities
‘I hope other states follow this lead’ Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 12/13/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Nielsen, Kirstjen; Sanctuary cities
New Homeland Security secretary slams sanctuary cities San Antonio Express News Matos, A. 12/13/2017 1 TX bill Homeland Security, U.S. Department of; Immigration enforcement; Nielsen, Kirstjen; Sanctuary cities
Democrats get a front-runner for governor: Lupe Valdez Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 12/07/2017 1 TX bill Gubernatorial candidates; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
‘I’m stepping up. Estoy obligada.’ Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 12/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Gubernatorial candidates; Hispanic or Latino politicians; Immigration enforcement; Valdez, Lupe
Lupe Valdez, the Dallas County sheriff is running for governor Fort Worth Star-Telegram Pollack, C. 12/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gubernatorial candidates; Valdez, Lupe
New police chief might have different response to SB 4 than predecessor Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 12/07/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Midland, Texas; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Texas House panel is warned against legislation that hurts business climate El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 12/06/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Acevedo, Art; Business climate; Cook, Byron; House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness; Immigration enforcement; LGBTQ persons; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Dallas sheriff plans to run for Texas governor as Democrat, party officials say Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 11/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dallas County Sheriff's Department; Davis, Wendy; Gubernatorial candidates; Sanctuary cities; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
Rep. Oscar Longoria tops list of pro-business Texas legislators McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 11/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Politicians' voting records; Texas Association of Business
During Waco talk, Patrick says Republicans need to remain vigilant Waco Tribune Herald Copeland, M. 11/17/2017 1 TX bill Davis, Wendy; Hurricane Harvey; Patrick, Dan; Political campaigns; Republicans; Sanctuary cities
Hurricane Harvey debris removal funding gains approval Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 11/16/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Hurricane Harvey; Sanctuary cities; Shootings
Texas Association of Business ranks best, worst state legislators Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 11/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Business climate; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Politicians' voting records; State comparisons; Stickland, Jonathan
Group to lawmakers: Get back to business Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 11/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Burton, Konni; Business climate; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Moseley, Jeff; Politicians' voting records; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Association of Business; Texas House campaigns
Biz group: Will continue to oppose bathroom bill, anti-business legislation Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 11/15/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Business climate; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Moseley, Jeff; Politicians' voting records; Texas Association of Business
Letter to Amazon: Please don’t locate your second headquarters in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Harrington, J. 11/12/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Amazon.com Inc.; Business climate; Hispanics or Latinos; Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Report: ICE exaggerates success of program ‘sanctuary cities’ resist Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 11/09/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement
Mistruths at the Capitol are hurting Texans Corpus Christi Caller Times Davis, W. 11/09/2017 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Davis, Wendy; Discrimination; University students; Voting rights
‘Sanctuary cities’ ban SB 4 hearing focuses on the extent of ICE’s reach Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 11/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities arguments heard Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 11/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Judges question whether the Texas “sanctuary cities” law violates First Amendment rights of local officials San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 11/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Public officials; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 jeopardizes Texas’ prosperity, study warns Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 11/07/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Economic impact; Sanctuary cities
Candidate for speaker says he’s a ‘fresh person’ Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 11/07/2017 1 TX bill Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Texas House candidates; Zerwas, John
Sanctuary cities arguments to be heard today Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 11/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities lawsuit will be first time higher court rules on ICE detainers San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 11/07/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas Democrat Julian Castro says 'I might' run for president Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 11/06/2017 1 TX bill Castro, Julián; Davis, Wendy; Gubernatorial candidates; Presidential candidates
Did mayor, councilmen vote against residents’ wishes on ‘sanctuary cities’ lawsuit? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Caplan, J. 11/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Municipal government; Partisanship; Price, Betsy; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 records suggest lack of transparency by some city officials Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 11/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Here’s a way to keep a burned-out brake light from changing your life Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 11/04/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Law enforcement; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
No official complaints in Texas Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 11/02/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
With Joe Straus gone, will Gov. Abbott board the crazy train or hit the brakes? Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 10/29/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Legislative turnover; Patrick, Dan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
The week the Republican Party died Dallas Morning News Parker, R. 10/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Republican Party of Texas
Businesses feel the pinch as undocumented consumers limit shopping expenses Houston Chronicle Rhor, M. 10/29/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Economic impact; Perry, Charles; Retail industry; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers; Undocumented immigrants
4 reasons Amazon should avoid Texas Dallas Morning News Harrington, J. 10/28/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Amazon.com Inc.; Deportation; Economic development; Sanctuary cities; Voting rights
Group files brief in support of ‘sanctuary cities’ lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Osborne, R. 10/27/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Residents say landlords take advantage of their undocumented status Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 10/27/2017 1 TX bill Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey; Landlords and tenants; Undocumented immigrants
Keep fighting, Straus urges, then he quits Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 10/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
Valley lawmakers say they’re losing a friend McAllen Monitor Garcia, C. 10/26/2017 1 TX bill Canales, Terry; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Legislative turnover; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Oliveira, René; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
McAllen participates in Senate Bill 4 federal appeal McAllen Monitor Ferman, M. 10/25/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) McAllen, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Texas lawmakers to study border issues, Harvey fallout El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 10/24/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Blanco, César; Border security; Hurricane Harvey; Interim studies; Moody, Joe; Opioids; Patrick, Dan; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Substance abuse
Mexico joins suit against law over ‘sanctuary cities ’ Houston Chronicle Staff 10/22/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Mexico; Sanctuary cities
Sessions backs Texas’ sanctuary cities ban Austin American Statesman Silver, J. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Sessions, Jeff
Sessions commends Trump’s priorities Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Immigration policy; Sanctuary cities; Sessions, Jeff
Mexico joins battle over ‘sanctuary city’ law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ordonez, F. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Mexico; Sanctuary cities
Sessions defends ‘sanctuary’ ban to sheriff who defied it Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 10/21/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities; Sessions, Jeff
Sessions praises SB 4 San Antonio Express News Matos, A. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Sessions, Jeff
Mexico says immigration law in Texas sows fear, panic San Antonio Express News Bl. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Immigrant’s lawsuit against feds tossed San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 10/21/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Bexar County Jail; County jails; Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrants
Will Fort Worth’s elected leaders allow five decades of progress to come to an end? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rodriguez, D. 10/20/2017 1 TX bill Civil rights; Fort Worth, Texas; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 forum provides answers, stirs anxieties for Austin Latinos Austin American Statesman Sanders, A. 10/19/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
State historical marker for ‘La Matanza 1915’ to be unveiled Rio Grande Guardian Martinez, P. 10/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Canales, José Tomás; Canales, Terry; Hispanics or Latinos; Historic preservation; Racial discrimination; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
How long will Texas be the most anti-immigrant state in the nation? Houston Chronicle Foster, C. 10/11/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Texas files legal briefs in support of ‘sanctuary cities’ law Houston Chronicle Marshall, J. 10/11/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Creighton, Brandon; Keough, Mark J.; Metcalf, Will; Sanctuary cities
Abbott courts Hispanic support at San Antonio conference San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 10/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Hispanic or Latino voters
Emails: ICE whiffed in hunt for Austin’s ‘egregious’ criminal immigrants Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 10/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrants
Houston Police chief blasts Texas sanctuary city law at national immigration conference Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 10/06/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Acevedo, Art; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Houston Police Department; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
Abbott counters SB 4 backlash with Hispanic Leadership Conference San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 10/06/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hispanic or Latino voters; Sanctuary cities
Be a loser either way in Amazon HQ game Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 10/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Amazon.com Inc.; Economic development
Gov’s chief of staff an ex-lobbyist San Antonio Express News Morris, A. 10/01/2017 1 TX bill Conflicts of interest; Saenz, Luis; Uresti, Carlos
Deportations see big decline Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 09/30/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Deportation
Governor extends aid for widespread needs caused by Hurricane Harvey Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 09/28/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Disaster areas; Gubernatorial appointments; Insurance Commissioner; King, Phil; Sanctuary cities; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Kent; Unclaimed property
Texas AG visits Laredo Laredo Morning Times Wallace, J. 09/28/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Laredo, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Police policy change allows officers to ask about immigration status Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 09/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Austin Police Department; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
State to take official complaints Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 09/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Paxton sanctuary complaints San Antonio Express News Matos, A. 09/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Sheriff will enforce immigration detentions after SB 4 court ruling Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Appeals court allows two sections of ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
US appeals court lets parts of sanctuary cities ban go into effect El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary cities’ law wins round in federal court Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Appeals court: Portions of Texas 'sanctuary city' law can take effect Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Texas can implement key provision of “sanctuary cities” law San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 09/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Fear drives mistrust between police, immigrant communities Houston Chronicle Rhor, M. 09/24/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Houston, Texas; Hurricane Harvey; Immigration enforcement; Police officers; Sanctuary cities; Tropical storms; Undocumented immigrants
Appeals court ponders law’s fate Austin American Statesman McGill, K. 09/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas asks appeals court to let sanctuary cities law take effect Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 09/23/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas asks court to set aside ruling that blocked law banning “sanctuary” cities San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 09/23/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Even as they regroup after Harvey, many Houstonians worry about relatives in Mexico City and Puerto Rico Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 09/22/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Deportation; Earthquakes; Mexico; Natural disasters; Puerto Rico; Undocumented immigrants
Will Straus hang up his hat as speaker? Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 09/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Ashby, Trent; Bonnen, Dennis; Craddick, Tom; Darby, Drew; Hunter, Todd; King, Phil; Parker, Tan; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Simmons, Ron; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Freedom Caucus
Is it too early to celebrate a tipping point for racial reconciliation? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gonzales, R. 09/21/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Civil War monuments; Hispanics or Latinos; Race relations; Sanctuary cities
Appeals court to review Texas’ sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 09/21/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas’ business climate could help land Amazon’s HQ2 Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 09/19/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Amazon.com Inc.; Business climate; Business taxes
Panel wants City Council to join ‘sanctuary cities’ lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 09/19/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary cities’ rules blocked Austin American Statesman Meisner, J. 09/16/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Grants; Immigration enforcement; Justice, U.S. Department of; Sanctuary cities
Ruling a blow to sanctuary city ban Dallas Morning News Staff 09/16/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Federal funds; Sanctuary cities
Texas Democrats need more than a star San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 09/16/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Gubernatorial candidates; Hispanic or Latino voters; Texas Democratic Party
Anti-Latino policies? “Not in My State,” coalition says Austin American Statesman Silver, J. 09/14/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deportation; Hispanic or Latino politicians; Israel, Celia; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; Sanctuary cities
From Promoting Latinas to SB4, Chamber Offers Variety Rio Grande Guardian Martinez, P. 09/14/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Chambers of commerce; Children of immigrants; Deportation; Hispanics or Latinos; Rio Grande Valley
Even diluted, SB 4 has chilling effect San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 09/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigrant health care; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Democrats, minorities warn ‘reckoning’ is coming at the ballot box San Antonio Express News Morris, A. 09/14/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; González, Mary; Gubernatorial candidates; Hinojosa, Gina; Sanctuary cities
After Harvey, immigrants in La Grange turn to each other for help Austin American Statesman Arellano, P. 09/13/2017 1 TX bill Emergency disaster shelters; Flooding; Undocumented immigrants
Appeals court will hear challenge to order blocking SB 4 this month Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 09/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Argument date set for sanctuary cities case Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 09/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Sanctuary cities
Flood-related suffering, relief efforts grow in Harvey's wake Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 09/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Federal aid; Flooding; Hurricane Harvey; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Sanctuary cities; Tropical storms
Texas shuns immigrants the moment they're needed most Houston Chronicle Marek, S. 09/07/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Construction industry; Hurricane Harvey; Tropical storms; Undocumented immigrant workers
Valley opposition to SB 4 grows by 3 more cities McAllen Monitor Smith, M. 09/06/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Immigrants uneasy, police on hold as courts take hard look at SB4 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez Jr., D. 09/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Minimizing SB4 doesn’t go far enough Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rodriguez, D. 09/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
Pro-immigrant rally in Austin draws hundreds to Capitol Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Youth groups celebrate halt of SB 4, defend DACA at rally Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
'We're here for our parents': Fort Worth students walk out to protest Texas' tough immigration law Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
A welcome but temporary ruling on SB 4 El Paso Times Editorial 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Garcia, Orlando; Sanctuary cities
Divisiveness shouldn’t separate us El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Racial discrimination; Rodríguez, José
It's illegal now to text while driving, learn new Texas laws McAllen Monitor Editorial 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Canales, Terry; Cellular telephones; Sanctuary cities; Traffic safety; Zaffirini, Judith
In Harvey’s wake, will Abbott still deny climate change? San Antonio Express News Brodesky, J. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Climate change; Hurricane Harvey; Straus, Joe, III; Tropical storms
Chief says SB 4 won't put Waco PD in immigration enforcement role Waco Tribune Herald Smith, J. 09/03/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Waco Police Department
Local group: Texas too busy with Harvey for SB4, DACA repeal Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 09/02/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
1,000 march in support of young immigrants, against sanctuary cities law El Paso Times Borunda, D. 09/02/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Fort Worth high school students walk out in protest of SB4 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 09/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Goodbye, Tina: a personal SB 4 story Fort Worth Star-Telegram Burns, B. 09/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Valley groups rejoice at SB 4 injunction Rio Grande Guardian Martinez, P. 09/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Mixed messages during disaster San Antonio Express News   09/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Evacuees; Hurricane Harvey; Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrants
Paxton appeals order barring ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Legal victory for 'sanctuary cities' only the beginning of long immigration battle Austin American Statesman Gomez, A. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas' sanctuary cities ban El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Garcia, Orlando; Immigration enforcement; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Yes to SB 4 injunction — but don’t celebrate yet Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
New law day in Texas: More than 700 bills take effect Friday Houston Chronicle Zelinski, A. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 85th Legislature
While immigration advocates claim victory, state officials vow fight to keep SB4 Houston Chronicle Matos, A. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
SAPD changes policy on sanctuary cities San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Doggett, Lloyd; Law enforcement; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Starting Friday: No texting and driving, but you can carry a sword on city streets San Antonio Express News Morris, A. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 85th Legislature
Open carry of swords, texting while driving ban go into effect in Texas Friday Wichita Falls Record News Mekelburg, M. 09/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature
Advocacy groups brace to implementation of SB 4 Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 08/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Federal judge blocks ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Senate Bill 4 Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 08/31/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Law enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Federal district court blocks Texas' sanctuary cities law Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 08/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Garcia, Orlando; Immigration enforcement; Krause, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Shaheen, Matt; Turner, Chris
Federal judge temporarily blocks implementation of ‘sanctuary cities’ law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, J. 08/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Law enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
San Antonio judge blocks Texas’ sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 08/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Law enforcement; Municipal government; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Creighton ranked as one of most conservative lawmakers in Texas Senate Houston Chronicle Marshall, J. 08/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Burton, Konni; Conservatives (Politics); Creighton, Brandon; Garcia, Sylvia
As implementation approaches, uncertainty looms over Texas’s sanctuary cities ban San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 08/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bexar County Sheriff's Office; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement training; Sanctuary cities
Cities and counties prepare for ban on sanctuary cities that takes effect Sept. 1 Abilene Reporter-News Mekelburg, M. 08/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
San Marcos files scathing legal brief in opposition to SB 4 Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 08/25/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Sources: Trump assistant to be top federal prosecutor in Central Texas Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 08/24/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Presidential appointments; U.S. attorneys
‘Times of opportunity’ Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 08/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Dallas, Texas; Identity requirements; Naturalization; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
San Marcos to support challenge to SB 4 ban on ‘sanctuary cities’ Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 08/23/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) San Marcos, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Speakers line up to urge Arlington to join SB 4 challenge Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hanna, B. 08/23/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Hidalgo County passes resolution opposing Senate Bill 4 McAllen Monitor Smith, M. 08/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Canales, Terry; Hidalgo County; Sanctuary cities
Hinojosa: Special legislative session was a waste of taxpayers’ money Rio Grande Guardian Sandoval, J. 08/23/2017 1 TX bill Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; McAllen Independent School District; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions; Student health
McAllen Mayor: Anti-city bills were designed to stop municipalities from growing Rio Grande Guardian Arias, J. 08/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Darling, James 'Jim'; Economic development corporations; McAllen, Texas; Municipal budgets; Special sessions
Special session was about party politics, not the public’s demand Corpus Christi Caller Times Blank, J. 08/22/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); Public opinion polls; Special sessions
Protesters, the council and the many meanings of racism Fort Worth Star-Telegram Krochmal, M. 08/22/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Municipal government; Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
Hidalgo County to consider resolution opposing Senate Bill 4 McAllen Monitor Smith, M. 08/22/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
San Marcos considers supporting challenge to ‘sanctuary cities’ law Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 08/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Police chiefs start adapting to law on ‘sanctuary cities’ Austin American Statesman Merchant, N. 08/20/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Acevedo, Art; County sheriffs; Immigration enforcement; Police departments; Sanctuary cities
Swords in, sanctuaries out Dallas Morning News Savage, J. 08/20/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 85th Legislature
Freshman reflects on 85th Legislature El Paso Times Ortega, L. 08/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'
Leaders urge action, organization ahead of SB 4 implementation El Paso Times Sanchez, S. 08/20/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Be upset about SB 4, not ineffective Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Aug. 15, 2017: A day that will live in infamy Fort Worth Star-Telegram Greene, M. 08/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
Police try to ease fear over new law Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 08/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Area police scrambling to get Senate Bill 4 policies in place Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez Jr., D. 08/18/2017 1 TX bill Police departments; Sanctuary cities
Abbott signs 3 bills with few likely to reach desk in final week Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 08/17/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Special sessions
Council votes not to join SB 4 lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 08/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Law enforcement; Price, Betsy; Sanctuary cities
Texas businesses, tourism leaders celebrate death of bathroom bill San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 08/17/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Business climate; LGBTQ persons; Tourism
Rep. Israel: Legislative special session is ‘pure politics’ Austin American Statesman Barrios, N. 08/16/2017 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Israel, Celia
Fort Worth residents urge reluctant council to join immigration suit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 08/16/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
'Dreamers' rally in Austin to defend executive order that shields deportation Houston Chronicle Matos, A. 08/16/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Paxton, Ken; Public demonstrations
McAllen votes to oppose ‘sanctuary cities’ law McAllen Monitor Ferman, M. 08/16/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) McAllen, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Burton tells city council to ‘stand firm’ Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 08/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Burton, Konni; Sanctuary cities
Castro urges Fort Worth leaders to ‘step up and push back’ on SB 4 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Osborne, R. 08/15/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Fort Worth, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Fort Worth can’t afford indecision on SB 4 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
The politics of governing sometimes gets in the way of governing Galveston Daily News Mathews, D. 08/15/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Municipal government; Patrick, Dan; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Fort Worth councilman moves to force vote on ‘sanctuary cities’ lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 08/14/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Showdown coming over ‘sanctuary cities’ Houston Chronicle Navarrette Jr., R. 08/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) California; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Houston groups duel over SB4 law Houston Chronicle Blakinger, K. 08/13/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Texas cuts aid to ‘colonias’ after years of offering help Austin American Statesman Weber, P. 08/12/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Colonias; Economically Distressed Areas Program; González, Mary
Judge tosses Paxton’s ‘sanctuary cities’ suit against Austin, county Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
United chamber should show leadership against SB 4 Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 08/10/2017 1 TX bill Chambers of commerce; Corpus Christi, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas loses a round on sanctuary cities ban Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Federal judge dismisses Texas' sanctuary cities lawsuit El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Moody, Joe; Sanctuary cities
Judge throws out Paxton’s ‘sanctuary cities’ lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, J. 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Judge dismisses Paxton’s lawsuit against Austin Houston Chronicle Staff 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Rio Grande City joins in opposing SB 4 McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Rio Grande City, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Judge tosses Texas’ lawsuit seeking to declare SB 4 constitutional San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 08/10/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Cornyn’s crackdown may set up clash with mayors Dallas Morning News Benning, T. 08/09/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Border security; Cornyn, John; Immigration enforcement; Mayors; Sanctuary cities
Arlington checkpoint shows changing times Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 08/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Arlington, Texas; Checkpoints; Driver licenses
Fort Worth should listen to L.T.’s moving speech Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/08/2017 1 TX bill Cultural diversity
Sheriff: New immigration law won't change policies on arrests Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 08/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement training; Sanctuary cities
Two Views: SB4 creates food insecurity in Texas’ immigrant community Austin American Statesman Davis, C. 08/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Hunger; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Disappearing dinero? Dallas Morning News Halkias, M. 08/07/2017 1 TX bill Business climate; Hispanics or Latinos; Retail industry; Sanctuary cities
Cities divided on SB 4 Valley Morning Star Garcia, B. 08/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Gov. Abbott predicts special session will create a ‘far better’ Texas Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 08/06/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Conservatives (Politics); Legislative process; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Confusion, frustration mount as Texas police prepare to implement sanctuary cities ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 08/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Law enforcement; Police departments; Sanctuary cities
Lively discussion on whether and how RGV gets mobilized in State v. Cities battle Rio Grande Guardian Sandoval, J. 08/06/2017 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Municipal government; Rio Grande Valley; Sanctuary cities
Texas' sanctuary cities law ripe for mischief, abuse Waco Tribune Herald Johnson, G. 08/06/2017 1 TX bill Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
Suspect in two area murder cases apprehended in Virginia Houston Chronicle Paterson, B. 08/05/2017 1 TX bill Acevedo, Art; Gangs
Valley mayors to meet with Gov. Abbott in Austin Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 08/05/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Mayors; Municipal government; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
Latino transgender Texans protest bathroom bill at state Capitol San Antonio Express News Morris, A. 08/05/2017 1 TX bill LGBTQ persons; Public demonstrations
Cornyn’s border bill entails more than wall Dallas Morning News Benning, T. 08/04/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Border barriers; Border security; Cornyn, John; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 opposition is driven by perception, but should it be? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 08/04/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Campaign calls on businesses to help repeal SB 4 El Paso Times Flores, A. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Police warn council: SB4 could create ‘a class of silent victims’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Crime victims; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Protesters urge city to join SB4 lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Osborne, R. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
'Sanctuary cities' law could cost Texas billions, activists say Houston Chronicle Najarro, I. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill Economic impact; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
LUPE and local business owners unite to address SB 4 economic cost Rio Grande Guardian Arias, J. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
Religious leaders fight bathroom bill, as big-city mayors meet with state officials San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 08/02/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Clergy; LGBTQ persons; Mayors; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities; Simmons, Ron
Religious groups join suit against ‘sanctuary cities’ law Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 08/01/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Clergy; Immigration enforcement; Religion; Sanctuary cities
Abbott defends sanctuary ban at state sheriffs’ meeting Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 08/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) County sheriffs; Immigration enforcement; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris; Valdez, Lupe
Council divided over joining sanctuary city lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram Baker, S. 08/01/2017 1 TX bill Fort Worth, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
Abbott, Patrick shrug off police concerns on key issues San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 07/31/2017 1 TX bill Cook, Byron; Law enforcement; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities
Jobs, not policies, attract migrants Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Border security; Human smuggling; Patrick, Dan; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
‘Day of Action’ is needed in Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 07/30/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
It's time for the City of McAllen to join the fight against SB 4 McAllen Monitor Garza, R. 07/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
U.S. policy stole 8 lives in a truck, and deaths won’t end Austin American Statesman Castillo, J. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; Undocumented immigrants
Local officials across U.S. taking bold stands against legislators, president Austin American Statesman Garza, D. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
Activists call to turn up the heat in fight over ‘sanctuary cities’ Austin American Statesman Findell, E. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Governor’s message to state’s biggest cities: You don’t matter Dallas Morning News Wilonsky, R. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Rawlings, Mike
Sanctuary cities ban protested Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
Trailer tragedy arouses some absurd logic Houston Chronicle Saenz, R. 07/29/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human smuggling; Immigration policy
Special session endangers the ‘Texas Miracle’ San Antonio Express News Nixon, D. 07/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Business climate; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities
US Attorney General threatens to cut some grants to ‘sanctuary cities’ Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 07/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Eckhardt, Sarah; Grants; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Sessions, Jeff; Travis County
Immigration protest at Texas Capitol leads to arrests Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 07/27/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
15 arrested for blocking traffic in DACA protest Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation; Public demonstrations
Straus is last shield against bathroom bill Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Sex discrimination; Simmons, Ron; Straus, Joe, III
Sanctuary cities ban back in spotlight Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/25/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human smuggling; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
LPD expresses uncertainty over new law Laredo Morning Times Rodriguez, C. 07/25/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas small business owners speak out against transgender bathroom bill San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/25/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Economic impact; Kolkhorst, Lois; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Small businesses; Tourism
San Antonio tragedy highlights importance of SB 4, Patrick says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Swaby, A. 07/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Human smuggling; Patrick, Dan; Sanctuary cities
ICE detention holds are illegal San Antonio Express News Flores, E. 07/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement
Theme of intolerance playing itself out in Texas Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 07/23/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Discrimination; LGBTQ persons; Minorities; Sanctuary cities
Fort Worth leaders to weigh in on controversial ‘sanctuary cities’ law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 07/22/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Sheriff’s office: ICE did ask it to reconsider releasing deportee Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 07/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Non-citizen inmates; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Why ‘sanctuary cities’ are absurd Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Travis Co. sheriff, ICE spar over how 4-time deportee was released Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) County jails; Hernandez, Sally; Non-citizen inmates; Travis County Jail; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Paxton should consider the harm of ending DACA’s success Austin American Statesman Rodriguez, A. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Children of immigrants; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; Deportation
QUINCEAÑERA PROTEST: Texas teens protest against SB 4 at Capitol Austin American Statesman Linan, A. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Patrick shifting special legislative session into high gear Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José; Special sessions; Taylor, Van
MALC: SB 4 will cost Texas economically Rio Grande Guardian Arias, J. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Economic impact; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Quinceañeras dance at the Capitol to protest sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 07/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Waiving rules, Senate GOP moves fast on key bills Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Hancock, Kelly; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Tag Rule; Tinderholt, Tony; Zaffirini, Judith
Dems want sanctuary issue ‘front and center’ Dallas Morning News Barrasso, J. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Economic impact; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
House Democrats, business groups push for repeal of 'sanctuary cities' ban El Paso Times Mekelburg, M. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Fort Worth leaders to weigh in on ‘sanctuary cities’ law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Regulatory bill advances as special session kicks off Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Davis, Wendy; LGBTQ persons; Politicians' voting records; Special sessions
Deeply divided Legislature opens special session Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Bettencourt, Paul; LGBTQ persons; Public demonstrations; Rodríguez, José; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions
Harris County Attorney files brief asking judge to block sanctuary cities law Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 07/19/2017 1 TX bill Children of immigrants; Ryan, Vince; Sanctuary cities
City to join SB 4 lawsuit Laredo Morning Times Wallace, J. 07/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Laredo, Texas; Sanctuary cities
AT&T, other CEOs urge Gov. Abbott to reconsider support of Texas bathroom bill San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/18/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Business climate; Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Tourism
SB 4 discriminates, affects all Texans San Antonio Express News Berriozabal, M. 07/18/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Immigrants find sanctuary at church Dallas Morning News Limon, E. 07/17/2017 1 TX bill Churches; Hispanics or Latinos; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Business groups await showdown with Republicans on bathroom bills San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/17/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
‘Here ... not just to survive but to thrive’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 07/16/2017 1 TX bill Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Live from Texas, Abbott is a smash on Facebook Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 07/16/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Social media
For Arlington mother, life is equal parts fear, panic Fort Worth Star-Telegram Smith, D. 07/16/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Canales: Racism in RGV 100 years ago and today Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 07/16/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Canales, José Tomás; Canales, Terry; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Hispanic or Latino politicians; North American Free Trade Agreement; Oliveira, René; Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Traffic violations
Abbott’s campaign stop in McAllen brings protests over SB 4 Rio Grande Guardian Arias, J. 07/16/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Gov. Abbott launches bid for re-election Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 07/15/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates; Hispanic or Latino voters
Rio Grande Valley lawmakers weigh in on legislative session McAllen Monitor Lopez-Puente, N. 07/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Disputes between officials; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Rules of the Texas Senate
Do Not Obey in Advance Rio Grande Guardian Seifert, M. 07/13/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Intimidation is no way to govern Texas Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 07/12/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Harris County will not join 'sanctuary cities' lawsuit Houston Chronicle Zaveri, M. 07/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) County commissioners; Garcia, Sylvia; Harris County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Walle, Armando
El Cenizo mayor risks it all in court fight McAllen Monitor Hernandez, K. 07/10/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) El Cenizo, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Mayors; Sanctuary cities
Texas border city considers helping US jail immigrants San Antonio Express News Merchant, N. 07/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) County jails; El Paso County Jail; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Central Texas pushing back against state, federal policies Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/09/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Climate change; County government; Municipal government; Tax rollback elections; Trees
Local officials fear state retaliation over 'sanctuary cities' lawsuits Corpus Christi Caller Times Mekelburg, M. 07/09/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) González, Mary; Immigration enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
Taco vendor’s death shows flaws in Texas immigration law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 07/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
Texans should call for an economic boycott of Texas Galveston Daily News Harrington, J. 07/09/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Boycotts; Garcia, Sylvia; Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 promotes uncertainty and ambiguity Rio Grande Guardian Flores, D. 07/09/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas is ‘ground zero’ in fight over immigration laws San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 07/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Immigration bills face Senate hurdle San Antonio Express News Lambrecht, B. 07/06/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Pastors find new ways to serve immigrants Austin American Statesman Merchant, N. 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Churches; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Cities could use a declaration of independence from state Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Burton, Konni; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
How might ‘sanctuary cities’ law affect the area? Houston Chronicle Orozco, Y. 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
A slice of Capitol happenings Houston Chronicle Nichols, R. 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gubernatorial vetoes; Livestock; Nichols, Robert
LULAC conference comes to San Antonio as SB 4 fight looms San Antonio Express News Pound, J. 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hispanics or Latinos; League of United Latin American Citizens; Sanctuary cities
Magazine is wrong in its Texas critique Tyler Morning Telegraph Editorial 07/05/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Religious conservatives (Politics)
Mexico expands consulates’ reach in Austin, U.S. Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 07/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Mexico; Undocumented immigrants
Mexico, lawmakers respond to SB 4 Valley Morning Star Contreras, K. 07/03/2017 1 TX bill Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
Why immigration debate has employers on edge Austin American Statesman Castillo, J. 07/02/2017 1 TX bill Employers; Immigration enforcement; Migrant labor; Skilled workers; Undocumented immigrants
Ex-cop picked for DPS racial profiling study Dallas Morning News Walsh, S. 07/02/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Coleman, Garnet; Garcia, Sylvia; Racial profiling; State government contracts
Tarrant cities should not sit out SB 4 fight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gonzales, R. 07/02/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Tarrant County
Pasadena welcomes a change at the top Houston Chronicle Blunt, K. 07/02/2017 1 TX bill Hispanics or Latinos; Municipal government; Pasadena, Texas
Concerns over national boycotts of SB4 continue Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 07/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Economic impact; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
Bill mirrors sanctuary city law in Texas San Antonio Express News He. 07/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Federal court hears arguments on whether to consolidate sanctuary city lawsuits Abilene Reporter-News Mekelburg, M. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Judge cuts off both sides in SB 4 hearing Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities; Sparks, Sam
Online donors help offset ‘sanctuary city’ cuts Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gifts and donations; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Specialty courts; Travis County; Watson, Kirk
UT’s Fenves tells new U.S. citizens of his family’s Holocaust history Austin American Statesman Haurwitz, R. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Citizenship; Fenves, Gregory
U.S. judge wary of ‘sanctuary’ case Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Sparks, Sam
House vote mirrors Texas' crackdown on 'sanctuary cities' Houston Chronicle Diaz, K. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Austin judge weighs SB 4 jurisdiction rights Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Jurisdiction (Legal); Sanctuary cities; Sparks, Sam
Just fix the law Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigrants; Sanctuary cities; Staples, Todd
Two Valley cities challenge SB 4 McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) La Joya, Texas; Palmview, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Conservative group seeks to promote Straus challenger ahead of special session San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bonnen, Dennis; Conservative Republicans of Texas; Craddick, Tom; Rodriguez, Justin; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Woodfill, Jared
In immigration debate, even truth is controversial San Antonio Express News Navarrette Jr., R. 06/30/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Rinaldi, Matt; Undocumented immigrants
City of El Paso joins SB 4 legal fight El Paso Times Editorial 06/29/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) El Paso, Texas; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
A ‘wait-and-see’ approach to SB 4 threatens mayor’s Fort Worth vision Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rodriguez, D. 06/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Price, Betsy; Sanctuary cities
What Darling Will Say to Cruz on 4th of July Visit Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 06/29/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Border economy; Citizen political participation; Cruz, Ted; Darling, James 'Jim'; McAllen, Texas
Thoughtcrime is state law San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 06/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Public officials; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
Learn your rights at LULAC convention in S.A. San Antonio Express News Wilkes, B. 06/29/2017 1 TX bill League of United Latin American Citizens; Racial discrimination
Meet Latina activist Analicia Bañales Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 06/28/2017 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Hispanics or Latinos; Jolt
City of El Paso joins legal battle against sanctuary cities law El Paso Times Perez, E. 06/28/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) El Paso, Texas; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Palmview, La Joya propose joining lawsuit against SB 4 McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 06/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Dangerous “sanctuary cities” bill will lead to “show me your papers” McAllen Monitor   06/28/2017 1 TX bill Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
SB 4: a bill that takes the state backward San Antonio Express News Herrera, F. 06/28/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Economic impact; Sanctuary cities
Austin, other cities spar with state, DOJ in ‘sanctuary cities’ hearing Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 court hearing brings hundreds of protesters to San Antonio Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Pastor arrested in SB 4 protest says he couldn’t stand on the sidelines Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Cities fight Texas' so-called sanctuary cities ban in court hearing Corpus Christi Caller Times Mekelburg, M. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary’ ban goes before court Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Sanctuary cities
Texas cities make their case to halt ‘sanctuary cities’ law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Laredo city officials voice stance on 'sanctuary cities' lawsuit Laredo Morning Times Castaneda, A. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Raymond, Richard Peña; Sanctuary cities
Perry: ‘Texans spoke loud and clear’; federal judge considers fate of ‘sanctuary cities’ Lubbock Avalanche Journal A.P. Wire 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Witnesses claim SB 4 is discriminatory, has chilling effect San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Wolff, Nelson
Raw anger on display at protest San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 06/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Court to hear ‘sanctuary’ arguments Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Old fight comes to Texas Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Arizona; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Hundreds of Latino leaders devise plan of action to fight SB4 McAllen Monitor Hernandez, K. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Sanctuary cities
A hearing to block the state’s new sanctuary cities law to be held Monday in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Breaking down the SB 4 arguments San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Why the ACLU is suing Texas over SB4 San Antonio Express News Saldivar, E. 06/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Corpus Christi should join lawsuit against sanctuary cities law Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 06/25/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Bad ideas make a legislative comeback San Antonio Express News Beeson, A. 06/25/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Special sessions
What you need to know about Texas' sanctuary cities lawsuits Abilene Reporter-News Mekelburg, M. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Trump administration to defend ‘sanctuary cities’ ban in Texas lawsuit Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Department of Justice sides with Texas on 'sanctuary cities' lawsuit Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Democratic leader says party, unions facing 'challenging stress test' Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Congressional candidates; Organized labor
Sheriff's office investigates complaint deputy threatened to call ICE on driver Houston Chronicle Paterson, B. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Harris County Sheriff's Office; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
DOJ sides with Texas in SB4 lawsuit McAllen Monitor Staff 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Trump Justice Department supports both major parts of Texas’ “sanctuary cities” law San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Limited space, high security expected at SB 4 hearing in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Contreras, G. 06/24/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Democratic Party; Organized labor
Divided Austin City Council grants $7 million favor to state Austin American Statesman Findell, E. 06/23/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Austin City Council; Real estate development; State buildings; Texas State Capitol complex; Watson, Kirk
Latino officials take aim at ‘sanctuary’ law Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 06/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials; Sanctuary cities
On immigration policy, we can’t agree on basic principles Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 06/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Immigration policy; Sanctuary cities
Texas Cities Caught in the Crossfire of Sanctuary Fight Houston Chronicle Surana, K. 06/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Moody earns accolade El Paso Times Editorial 06/22/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Moody, Joe; Texas Monthly
Senate Bill 4 is wrong, but should cities sue? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/22/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
City Council votes to join lawsuit over 'sanctuary cities' law Houston Chronicle Elliott, R. 06/22/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester
Protesters urge Fort Worth to join suit against new im-migration law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mitchell, M. 06/21/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
LGBT community honors Orlando victims Houston Chronicle Jones, J. 06/21/2017 1 TX bill Cohen, Ellen; Commemorations; LGBTQ persons; Sexual orientation discrimination
Tempers flare at City Council during public testimony on SB4 Houston Chronicle Elliott, R. 06/21/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Houston City Council; Immigration lawsuits; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Sanctuary cities; Wu, Gene
City: Trump administration wants a say in court battle over SB 4 Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/20/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Time for Hunter to clear the air with LULAC, constituents Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 06/20/2017 1 TX bill Hunter, Todd; League of United Latin American Citizens; Record votes; Sanctuary cities
GOP support growing for ‘bathroom bill’ Dallas Morning News Dearman, E. 06/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fetuses; LGBTQ persons; Public opinion polls; Sanctuary cities
Lawyer: Trump may back immigration law Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 06/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Fight back Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas DPS won’t review Memorial Day House scuffle that included gun threats Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 06/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Electronic security; Nevárez, Poncho; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.
Texas businesses that rely on immigrants are losing workers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hoffman, M. 06/18/2017 1 TX bill Construction workers; Immigration enforcement; Migrant labor; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Lawmakers’ agenda endangers the Texas miracle Houston Chronicle Nixon, D. 06/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Business climate; Economic impact; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions
Good ruling on sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/16/2017 1 TX bill Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities
Immigration reality Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/14/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Border barriers; Texas-Mexico relations; Trump, Donald
Educating Immigrants Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/13/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Plyler v. Doe; Tuition residency requirements; Tyler Independent School District; Undocumented immigrant students
Battle over state or local control continues Galveston Daily News Matthews, D. 06/13/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Local ordinances
PolitiFact: Keeping tabs on Patrick’s recent statements Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 06/12/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) LGBTQ persons; Non-citizen inmates; Patrick, Dan; Political fact-checking; Sanctuary cities; Tuition
Trump’s tough talk fueled ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Business climate; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris
Stan Lambert: 'Everything was a first for me' Abilene Reporter-News Jaklewicz, G. 06/11/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Buckingham, Dawn; Darby, Drew; Estes, Craig; Freshmen legislators; Huberty, Dan; King, Phil; King, Susan Lewis; Lambert, Stan; Stucky, Lynn
‘Welcome to Texas’ should not come with a ‘but — ’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/11/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conferences; Grapevine, Texas; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
The ‘migrants’ SB4 seeks to ban from U.S. are Native Americans Austin American Statesman Siegle, C. 06/10/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Native Americans; Sanctuary cities
140 days of the Texas Legislature Lubbock Avalanche Journal Perry, C. 06/10/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Burrows, Dustin; Frank, James B.; Perry, Charles; Rural issues; Smithee, John
The Right Call Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Turner calls for City Council vote on 'sanctuary city' lawsuit Houston Chronicle Elliott, R. 06/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Houston City Council; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester
Dems face bare cupboard in gubernatorial race San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 06/09/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gubernatorial candidates; Texas Democratic Party
Federal judge rules that immigration detainers at center of Texas’ sanctuary cities ban are unconstitutional San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bexar County Jail; Bexar County Sheriff's Office; County jails; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
SXSW organizers reject senators’ call to leave Texas because of ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Hicks, N. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; South by Southwest Conference & Festivals
Abbott's special session is a toxic prescription for Texas Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Discrimination; LGBTQ persons; Special sessions
Dallas joins fight over law Dallas Morning News Wilonsky, R. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Lawyer group boycotts state Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 06/08/2017 1 TX bill Conferences; Economic impact; Sanctuary cities
Lawmaker Neave faces DWI charge Dallas Morning News Farmer, L. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill Driving while intoxicated; Neave Criado, Victoria
Lawyers convention leaves Grapevine over state’s new immigration law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, J. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Conferences; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Turner remains on sideline as cities rush to sue over SB4 Houston Chronicle Elliott, R. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester
SXSW organizers take stand against SB4 Houston Chronicle Fechter, J. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; South by Southwest Conference & Festivals
Group cancels conference over immigration law Houston Chronicle Staff 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conferences; Economic impact; Sanctuary cities
Community Groups: Hidalgo County should take legal action against SB 4 Rio Grande Guardian Lopez, H. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Mayor put politics ahead of policy San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Mayoral campaigns and elections; San Antonio City Council; Sanctuary cities; Taylor, Ivy
Judge consolidates ‘sanctuary city’ lawsuits San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Austin mayor says Abbott’s call for special session is ‘a war on cities’ Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Campbell, Donna; Municipal annexation; Property taxes; Special session proclamations
Gov. Greg Abbott sends lawmakers to summer school Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Municipal government; Special session proclamations
Travis County authorizes county attorney to file suit challenging SB 4 Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities; Travis County
Upcoming Pasadena runoff sparks anger, apathy Houston Chronicle Orozco, Y. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Law enforcement; Municipal campaigns and elections; Pasadena, Texas; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Legislative session ugly; Part 2 awaits San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Campbell, Donna; Menéndez, José; Straus, Joe, III
Bexar County joins city lawsuit against SB 4 San Antonio Express News Rahman, F. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Is SB4 - the so-called Sanctuary City bill - a moral law? Victoria Advocate Alaniz, E. 06/07/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
Opponents launch video targeting voters in Rinaldi's district over sanctuary cities dust-up Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/06/2017 1 TX bill Neave Criado, Victoria; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Texas House campaigns
Suit filed to block Texas' new sanctuary cities ban from taking effect Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Texas’ latest ugly maneuver on SB 4 El Paso Times Editorial 06/06/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) El Paso County; El Paso County Sheriff's Office; Sanctuary cities
Matt Rinaldi opponents are hopeful for 2018 despite lack of voter interest Dallas Morning News Limon, E. 06/05/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Domingo; Nevárez, Poncho; Ocker, Dorotha; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Texas House candidates
To understand SB4’s racial profiling, ask a black man to explain San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 06/05/2017 1 TX bill Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
The 2017 Legislature delivered its share of surprises Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature
Viewpoints: Austin took punches from Legislature — but not all was bad Austin American Statesman Editorial 06/04/2017 1 TX bill Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Local ordinances; Municipal government
Why Capitol fracas shows SB4 racial profiling isn’t a stretch Austin American Statesman Castillo, J. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill Hinojosa, Gina; Immigration enforcement; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Racial profiling; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities law renews an old threat to millions of Texans Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Texas House floor fracas: Was Rinaldi’s ICE call about immigration, or discrimination? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill Disputes between officials; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
The Legislature has shortchanged our children Houston Chronicle Beeson, A. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Child welfare
Lubbock state lawmakers pleased with productive, hard session Lubbock Avalanche Journal Dotray, M. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Burrows, Dustin; Frullo, John; Perry, Charles
SB 4 and RGV community fears McAllen Monitor Flores, D. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill Catholicism; Sanctuary cities
History will record 2017 as an assault on rights San Antonio Express News Vera Jr., L. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Civil rights; Immigration enforcement; League of United Latin American Citizens; Sanctuary cities
All bills targeting the Texas Dream Act died, but DACA students feel like they didn’t dodge the bullet San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deportation; DREAM Act; Keough, Mark J.; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Schwertner, Charles; Straus, Joe, III; Tuition residency requirements; Undocumented immigrant students
With session's end, Gov. Abbott's powers are heightened Wichita Falls Record News Moritz, J. 06/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics
Did Texas House protesters brandish signs declaring they’re ‘illegal’? Austin American Statesman Rahman, F. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill Bernal, Diego; Minjarez, Ina; Political fact-checking; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Stickland, Jonathan
Austin follows through on lawsuit to block ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Rep. Rinaldi is the new norm until we change it Corpus Christi Caller Times Whitehurst Jr, T. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Racial profiling; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
State moves to consolidate challenges to 'sanctuary cities' ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration lawsuits; Jurisdiction (Legal); Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Attorney General adds El Paso County, sheriff to 'anti-sanctuary cities' lawsuit El Paso Times Perez, E. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) El Paso County; El Paso County Sheriff's Office; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Blanco to seek re-election to state House seat El Paso Times Moore, R. 06/03/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Congressional candidates; Texas House candidates
What happened was racial profiling San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/03/2017 1 TX bill Racial profiling; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Two Views: How Texas will become infamous for its culture of cruelty Austin American Statesman Miller, K. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill Abortion; Discrimination; Faith-based organizations; Foster care; Freedom of religion; LGBTQ persons
Two Views: Why ‘sincerely held religious beliefs’ are risky for Texas Austin American Statesman Levinson, S. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Freedom of religion; Religion; Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Austin to formally sue state Friday over SB 4 ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
City of San Antonio files suit seeking halt to Texas 'sanctuary' law Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
San Antonio sues to block the “sanctuary cities” bill over mayor’s objection San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Immigration lawsuits; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Rinaldi, Matt; San Antonio City Council; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 lawsuit a new wedge issue in mayoral race San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 06/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Mayoral campaigns and elections; Nirenberg, Ron; San Antonio City Council; Sanctuary cities; Taylor, Ivy
Reversal: ICE confirms fielding call about SB 4 protesters Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Stickland, Jonathan; Undocumented immigrants
Legislature completes regular session with main task accomplished Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Muñoz, Sergio, Jr.; Nelson, Jane; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities; State budgets; Thierry, Shawn
See how your life will, won’t change Dallas Morning News Mekelburg, M. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature
Pelosi blasts ‘act of cowardice’ Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Pelosi, Nancy; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Shooting threat draws outcry Dallas Morning News Limon, E. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
House Minority Leader Pelosi calls sanctuary cities law ‘an act of cowardice’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Democrats; Pelosi, Nancy; Sanctuary cities
City to file “sanctuary cities” lawsuit San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
The new violence in American politics San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 06/01/2017 1 TX bill Bernal, Diego; Journalism; Nevárez, Poncho; Political violence; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Trump, Donald
House fracas foreshadowed by Matt Rinaldi’s Pledge of Allegiance fight Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin; Sanctuary cities
In Trump's wake, lawmakers' staunchly conservative agenda may alienate voters Austin American Statesman Jervis, R. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Conservatives (Politics); Hispanic or Latino voters; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Trump, Donald
3 Central Texas fathers charged with injuring their children Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Child abuse
Rep. Rinaldi showed what's wrong with SB 4, Texas and America Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Minorities lament results of session Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Anchía, Rafael; Coleman, Garnet; Disputes between officials; Giddings, Helen; Immigration enforcement; Johnson, Eric; Minorities; Nevárez, Poncho; Rinaldi, Matt; Rose, Toni; Stickland, Jonathan; Villalba, Jason; West, Royce
85th Legislature’s ugly, unsurprising end El Paso Times Editorial 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Moody, Joe; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Go lick your petty wounds, lawmaker Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Disputes between officials; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Even before House scuffle, Democrats targeted Rinaldi’s seat Fort Worth Star-Telegram Svitek, P. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Ocker, Dorotha; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin
An unremarkable session Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Huberty, Dan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt
Early scorecard on a divisive legislative session finds highs and lows Longview News-Journal Editorial 05/31/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature
House fracas ‘isn’t over’ San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/31/2017 1 TX bill Cortez, Philip; Disputes between officials; Larson, Lyle; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Ratliff, Bennett; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Protest, confrontation, death threat herald end of legislative session Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Patrick, Dan; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin; Sanctuary cities; Special session potential topics; Straus, Joe, III
How SB4 dims hopes for immigrants — and the rest of America Austin American Statesman Strong, F. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Hundreds protest SB 4 on final day of 85th Legislature Austin American Statesman Huber, M. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Disputes between officials; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Sine die and a possible death threat at Your State Capitol Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Cortez, Philip; Filibusters; Menéndez, José; Nevárez, Poncho; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Sine Die
Session bitter to the end Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Israel, Celia; Nevárez, Poncho; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
‘We don’t want to risk it’ Dallas Morning News Limon, E. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Children of immigrants; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Patrick’s moves about GOP politics, 2018 Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates; Patrick, Dan; Religious conservatives (Politics)
Hundreds protest sanctuary cities ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Immigration enforcement; Neave Criado, Victoria; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities
Anti-sanctuary cities protest breaks out in Texas Capitol Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Chaotic legislative session ends, unfinished work likely to bring lawmakers back Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Capriglione, Giovanni; Murphy, Jim; Nichols, Robert; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt; Special session potential topics; Straus, Joe, III; Whitmire, John
Texas legislator threatens to shoot colleague in altercation Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Nasty confrontation breaks out between tea party Republican and Latino Democrats at Capitol San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Castro, Joaquin; Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Public demonstrations; Racial profiling; Rinaldi, Matt; Rodriguez, Justin; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Kids in Suits: Some Texas lawmakers behaved disgracefully Monday on House floor Texarkana Gazette Editorial 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Disputes between officials; Nevárez, Poncho; Rinaldi, Matt
Tempers flare over immigration on Legislature's last day Wichita Falls Record News Moritz, J. 05/30/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Disputes between officials; Fallon, Pat; Nevárez, Poncho; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
Reversals at Legislature have spelled an unhappy tale for Austin Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 05/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Local ordinances; Sanctuary cities; Transportation network companies
7 things you need to know about SB 4, the ‘anti-sanctuary’ law Austin American Statesman Arellano, P. 05/29/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
In its 85th session, the Texas Legislature marched farther right Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coleman, Garnet; Conservatives (Politics); Israel, Celia; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Republicans; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Straus, Joe, III; Tea Party movement; Texas Freedom Caucus; Villalba, Jason
Public needs data to know if SB 4 increases racial profiling Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/28/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
'Fixes' to Texas voter ID part of problem Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Voter identification
In Austin, fights and loathing Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Huberty, Dan; Hughes, Bryan; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Straus, Joe, III; Taylor, Van
So much for the Lege; bring on the lawsuits Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/28/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature
Straus unfazed by critics, plans to seek a record sixth term as Texas House speaker Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Coleman, Garnet; Cook, Byron; Huberty, Dan; Keough, Mark J.; Leach, Jeff; Legislative process; Nevárez, Poncho; Oliverson, Tom; Patrick, Dan; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Freedom Caucus
SB 4 blamed for big drop in visits to mobile health clinics Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill Immigrant health care; Mobile medical clinics; Sanctuary cities
Patrick, Straus legislative battle highlights GOP war San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/28/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Huberty, Dan; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Republicans; School finance; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Tea Party movement; Texas Freedom Caucus; Turner, Chris; Villalba, Jason
As legislative session comes to an end, officials hard at work Austin American Statesman Cyrier, J. 05/27/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Cyrier, John; Foster care; Sanctuary cities
Immigration activists oppose Texas law Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 05/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Groups preparing Latino residents for new legislation Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 05/27/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Low gas prices, job growth in Texas could spur increased summer travel to San Antonio San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 05/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Economic impact; Hotels and motels; LGBTQ persons; Memorial Day; San Antonio, Texas; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
Austin to judge: Toss ‘sanctuary cities’ suit Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 05/26/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Why we sued to stop SB4, the the “show me your papers” law Austin American Statesman Olivares, E. 05/25/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Texas Civil Rights Project
The real truth about SB 4 McAllen Monitor Gonzalez, T. 05/25/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Responsible state lawmakers should keep us out of court Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 05/24/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abortion; Sanctuary cities; U.S. Constitution; Voter identification
2006 settlement might help county in SB 4 fight El Paso Times Flores, A. 05/23/2017 1 TX bill 8 doc(s) El Paso County; Immigration enforcement; Legal settlements; Sanctuary cities
County files suit over SB 4's constitutionality El Paso Times Flores, A. 05/23/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
Highlights from in and around the world of Texas politics Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 05/23/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Criminal records; Maternal mortality; Turner, Chris
El Paso County files lawsuit against State of Texas over SB 4 Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 05/23/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
UPDATED: South Texas law enforcement officials back Abbott’s SB 4 op-ed Rio Grande Guardian Reyes, D. 05/23/2017 1 TX bill Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas Legislature revives transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram   05/22/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; LGBTQ persons; Paddie, Chris; Patrick, Dan; Sanctuary cities; School districts; School safety
Should SB4 be allowed to stand? Victoria Advocate Garcia, L. 05/22/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
‘Standing up for everyone’ Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) El Cenizo, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
Abbott’s office one of the most bigoted in U.S. Dallas Morning News Parker, R. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Discrimination; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Voter identification
If Austin debates are all partisan, Texas loses Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/21/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Legislative caucuses; Legislative process; Partisanship; Turner, Chris
What's even worse than bad governance? Looking the other way Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Citizen political participation
Protesters brace for more police profiling Houston Chronicle Najarro, I. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill Acevedo, Art; Houston Police Department; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
Bills from area lawmakers progress in Austin Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Hefner, Cole; Hughes, Bryan; Paddie, Chris; Schaefer, Matt
Si —traffic stops just became scarier San Antonio Express News Anglin, M. 05/21/2017 1 TX bill Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Traffic violations
Austin to sue state on ‘sanctuary’ ban Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 05/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Austin City Council; Immigration enforcement; Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Latino leaders to focus on sanctuary cities law at Dallas gathering Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 05/20/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Hispanic or Latino politicians; National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 will make Texas communities safer San Antonio Express News Abbott, G. 05/20/2017 1 TX bill Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Travis DA takes steps to stop deportations of crime victims, witnesses Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 05/19/2017 1 TX bill Crime victims; Deportation; Moore, Margaret; Witnesses
Mayor, police chief face tough questions about immigration issues Houston Chronicle Lewis, B. 05/19/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester; Undocumented immigrants
Starr County Judge: SB 4 will result in a greater Census undercount Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 05/19/2017 1 TX bill Census 2020; Census Bureau, U.S.; Sanctuary cities; Starr County; Undocumented immigrants
Texas Legislature grinds to close with much to accomplish Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 05/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Child Protective Services; Davis, Sarah; Isaac, Jason; Mentally ill inmates; Minjarez, Ina; Raymond, Richard Peña; Rose, Toni; Sanctuary cities; Uresti, Tomas; White, James; Whitmire, John; Wu, Gene
Legislators moving on school finance, sanctuary cities, budget Austin American Statesman Cyrier, J. 05/18/2017 1 TX bill Cyrier, John; Sanctuary cities; School finance
Mexican official vows to defend migrants Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 05/18/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Texas-Mexico relations
Abbott advises Hispanic Texans not to fall for `fearmongering’ on SB 4 Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Nevárez, Poncho; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
Other cities may join Austin in fighting ‘sanctuary cities’ ban Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Immigration lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Officials joining ‘summer of resistance’ Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas governor: Hispanics shouldn’t fear ‘sanctuary city’ ban Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Texas moves to exclude ‘Dreamers’ from college work-study program Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hoffman, M. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Schwertner, Charles; Student aid; Undocumented immigrant students
Local lawmakers cheer signing of bill banning ‘sanctuary cities’ Houston Chronicle Marshall, J. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Creighton, Brandon; Keough, Mark J.; Metcalf, Will; Sanctuary cities
Legislative pace becomes more frantic Houston Chronicle Nichols, R. 05/17/2017 1 TX bill Deer hunting; Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Motor vehicle safety inspections; Nichols, Robert; Sales tax exemptions; Sanctuary cities
County to seek legal action against state's SB 4 El Paso Times Gonzalez, M. 05/16/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Going to court to fight SB 4 El Paso Times Editorial 05/16/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) El Paso County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
PolitiFact: Less crime in sanctuary cities? Maybe so. Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 05/15/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Crime statistics; Hernandez, Sally; Political fact-checking; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary ban protested in Dallas Dallas Morning News De Bruijn, E. 05/15/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Legal experts take issue with comparisons between Texas, Arizona immigration laws San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 05/15/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
A Paxton ploy that won’t work San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
The ways to #resist are mounting against extremism San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 05/15/2017 1 TX bill Hispanics or Latinos; University research
As SB4 legal fight looms, all Texans could suffer Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/14/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas A&M professor: 'Sanctuary city' bill worries students Bryan Eagle Lyons, K. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Texas A&M University; University campuses
Sanctuary cities law weighs on already over-burdened CCPD Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill Corpus Christi, Texas; Immigration enforcement; Police departments; Sanctuary cities
Abbott skirting traditional media surprising, effective El Paso Times Moritz, J. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Geren, Charlie; Gubernatorial powers; Sanctuary cities; Social media
Arizona immigration bill still reverberates; holds clues for what's in store for Texas Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Arizona; Economic impact; Immigration enforcement
SB 4 blurs lines between the federal and local San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Weslaco, Mercedes officials measure SB4’s local impact Valley Morning Star Rodriguez, M. 05/14/2017 1 TX bill Border economy; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Mercedes, Texas; Sanctuary cities; Weslaco, Texas
Area nonprofits fearful after ‘sanctuary cities’ law’s passage Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Nonprofit organizations; Sanctuary cities
Legislators moving on school finance, sanctuary cities, budget Austin American Statesman Cyrier, J. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cyrier, John; Sanctuary cities; School finance; State budgets
CCPD chief on SB4: 'Let cooler heads prevail' Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
'Sanctuary cities' law foes still planning legal challenges Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
Immigration attorney criticizes 'sanctuary cities' measure at San Angelo forum San Angelo Standard Times Martinez, F. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Analysis: There's a legislative opening for social conservatives San Angelo Standard Times Ramsey, R. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill Conservatives (Politics); Patrick, Dan; Straus, Joe, III
Local law enforcement officers say SB 4 does nothing to change their role in the community San Antonio Express News Nelsen, A. 05/13/2017 1 TX bill Guerra, J.E. 'Eddie'; Hidalgo County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities bill incites fear — but could inspire change Austin American Statesman Phillips, A. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill Acevedo, Art; Sanctuary cities
How I’m honoring my immigrant mom this Mother’s Day Austin American Statesman Sanchez, V. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill Deportation; Sanctuary cities
Local law enforcement officials say SB4 won’t affect policies Bryan Eagle Lyons, K. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill Brazos County; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Priest among opponents decrying sanctuary ban Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
What Texas' SB4 law will and will not do — how 'anti-Latino legislation' will affect RGV & state McAllen Monitor Olivares, E. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Emphasis on ‘border security’ was canary in coal mine Rio Grande Guardian Rodriguez, J. 05/12/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Border security; Religious conservatives (Politics); Rodríguez, José; Undocumented immigrants
House joins Senate in passing constitutional convention measure Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 05/11/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Birdwell, Brian; Disaster areas; Sales taxes; Sanctuary cities; Tax revenue; U.S. Constitution; Zika virus
With SB 4, Texas GOP has turned its back on Latinos Houston Chronicle Rodriguez, J. 05/11/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Mission mayor says local police already comply with SB4 McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 05/11/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Salinas, Norberto 'Beto'; Sanctuary cities
Laredo comes to grips with Senate Bill 4 Rio Grande Guardian Medina, D. 05/11/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Tethering bill could be caught in sanctuary cities backlash San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/11/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Animal cruelty; Animal laws; Bernal, Diego; Canales, Terry; Davis, Sarah; Law enforcement; Nevárez, Poncho; Sanctuary cities
Texas' sanctuary city law is ripe for legal troubles Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 05/11/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Travis County to cover ‘sanctuary’ grant cuts Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) County budgets; Sanctuary cities; Travis County
BREAKING: ACLU issues Texas travel advisory over 'sanctuary cities' law Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill American Civil Liberties Union; Sanctuary cities; Travel alerts
Mister Abbott, tear down that wall Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Sanctuary cities; Social media
Abbott runs risk with sanctuary ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Blanco, César; Catholicism; Hispanics or Latinos; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Border town has dust-up with state Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) El Cenizo, Texas; Immigration enforcement; League of United Latin American Citizens; Maverick County; Sanctuary cities
Abbott shuts out traditional media Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Geren, Charlie; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Social media
El Paso must fight back against unjust SB 4 El Paso Times Editorial 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) El Paso, Texas; Law enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
ACLU warns travelers about visiting Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) American Civil Liberties Union; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Travel alerts
The ‘sanctuary city’ debate is big — for Texas and America Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) California; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Wilson, Pete
State should pick one — more federal influence or less Galveston Daily News Mathews, D. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Gutierrez, Roland; Sanctuary cities; U.S. Constitution
Judge, sheriff will abide by sanctuary bill Houston Chronicle Taylor, D. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill Liberty County; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Senate approves licensing for family detention centers after members stall Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Child care; Immigrant detention centers; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Uresti, Carlos
Lake Houston area reacts to immigration legislation Houston Chronicle Feuk, M. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
ACLU issues 'travel alert' for Texas over SB4 immigration law Houston Chronicle Kragie, A. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) American Civil Liberties Union; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Travel alerts
Texas ‘travel alert’ issued after SB4 McAllen Monitor Zazueta-Castro, L. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Texas business, tourism groups decry sanctuary cities bill San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Tourism; Undocumented immigrant workers
South Texas border officials challenge the sanctuary cities law San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 05/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas AG sues over constitutionality of ‘sanctuary cities’ bill Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities; Travis County
Paxton asks courts to uphold new sanctuary cities law Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Law enforcement; Paxton, Ken; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
More Harm Than Good Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/09/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas’ ‘sanctuary cities’ ban stokes immigration debate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Blanco, César; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary, Texas, is alive and well, but it’s probably not what you think Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hanna, B. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities; Sanctuary, Texas
Paxton asks court to OK new 'sanctuary cities' ban Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities; Travis County
Protest held against sanctuary cities law McAllen Monitor Lopez-Puente, N. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
There's more to fear in Texas now that anti-sanctuary cities bill is law McAllen Monitor Sanchez, S. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
LUPE: Texas DPS should be renamed Poli-Migra Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement
Texas AG Paxton files suit to enforce ban on sanctuary cities Tyler Morning Telegraph Maynard, R. 05/09/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Law enforcement; Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB 4: 'Texas has now banned sanctuary cities' Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Abbott signs sanctuary ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Sanctuary cities
How LGBT rights bill gained a Republican’s vote Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill Hotze, Steven; Johnson, Eric; LGBTQ persons; Sexual orientation discrimination; Villalba, Jason
Abbott uses Facebook to sign law targeting so-called sanctuary cities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Immigration enforcement; Johnson, Eric; Sanctuary cities; Villalba, Jason
Expanding immigrant dragnet raises fear, distrust of authority Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Gov. Greg Abbott signs 'sanctuary cities' ban into law Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Abbott signs Senate Bill 4 into law Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Abbott signs ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill on Facebook live San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Menéndez, José; Rodriguez, Justin; Sanctuary cities; Wolff, Nelson
Democrats work to stay relevant after being run over San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Democrats; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Menéndez, José; Partisanship; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
Cinco de Mayo in the days of sanctuary city bills San Antonio Express News Gonzalez, J. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill Cinco de Mayo; Hispanics or Latinos; Racial discrimination; Undocumented immigrants
Dreamer Benita Holguin will become a U.S. citizen this month San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 05/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) DREAM Act; Immigration enforcement; Naturalization; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
County has plan to make up for ‘sanctuary’ cuts Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) County budgets; Sanctuary cities; Travis County
Immigration bill could affect key industries for Texas jobs Austin American Statesman Wilfong, D. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic impact; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
Freedom Caucus pushing for clout Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Legislative caucuses; Religious conservatives (Politics); Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Stickland, Jonathan
Deal fell apart in bitter battle Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Blanco, César; Bonnen, Dennis; Geren, Charlie; Gutierrez, Roland; Immigration enforcement; Nevárez, Poncho; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Turner, Chris; Villalba, Jason; Walle, Armando
House caucus aligned with Tea Party still loud and proud Fort Worth Star-Telegram Montgomery, D. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Biedermann, Kyle; Burton, Konni; Cain, Briscoe; Geren, Charlie; King, Phil; Krause, Matt; Lang, Mike; Leach, Jeff; Legislative caucuses; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Shaheen, Matt; Stickland, Jonathan; Tea Party movement; Texas Freedom Caucus; Tinderholt, Tony; Zedler, Bill
Still time for mischief in the Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/07/2017 1 TX bill Bettencourt, Paul; Perry, Charles; Property taxes; Sanctuary cities; Tax and expenditure limits
Will lawmakers invest in the Texas future? Houston Chronicle Klineberg, S. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Educational attainment; Houston, Texas; Public opinion polls; Undocumented immigrants
When your home is no longer sanctuary Houston Chronicle Foster, C. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Economic impact; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
An Attack on the Laboring Poor of Texas Rio Grande Guardian Valenzuela, A. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill Hispanics or Latinos; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Here’s the deal: Let police do their jobs San Antonio Express News Anglin, M. 05/07/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities bill will harm this state beyond measure Corpus Christi Caller Times Wolfe, L. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deportation; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Legal fight on SB 4 gears up Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; California; Hispanic or Latino voters; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Wilson, Pete
SB 4 raises fears among undocumented immigrants El Paso Times Borunda, D. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Democrats hope for a boost at ballot box in Texas from GOP's 'sanctuary city' crackdown Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Blanco, César; Hispanic or Latino voters; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Texas Democratic Party
SB4 backers curiously aren't barking about its constitutionality Houston Chronicle Smith, G. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Local officials call on Abbott to veto “sanctuary cities’ bill San Antonio Express News Rahman, F. 05/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bexar County; County government; Immigration enforcement; Menéndez, José; Sanctuary cities; Wolff, Nelson
A view of Cinco de Mayo through the eyes of the Civil War Austin American Statesman Gautier, A. 05/05/2017 1 TX bill Cinco de Mayo; Civil War; Hispanics or Latinos; Holidays; Mexico; Racial discrimination; Sanctuary cities
House OKs urging states to convene Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 05/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Gutierrez, Roland; Miller, Rick; Rodriguez, Eddie; Turner, Chris; U.S. Constitution
Sanctuary cities bill draws ire of local law enforcement, civil rights advocates Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 05/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Police officers; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
This Cinco de Mayo marks alarming setbacks for Mexican-Americans, Mexicans in U.S. Houston Chronicle Gonzalez, J. 05/05/2017 1 TX bill Cinco de Mayo; Hispanics or Latinos; Racial discrimination; Undocumented immigrants
Sanctuary cities bill passes, heads to Abbott Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Taylor, Van; Villalba, Jason; Whitmire, John
‘Sanctuary cities’ ban bill heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John
Sanctuary Cities bill makes safe passage through Texas House Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Frullo, John; Immigration enforcement; Nelson, Jane; Sanctuary cities; Wu, Gene; Zerwas, John
Sanctuary cities ban to be law Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John
Texas Legislature passes ban on sanctuary cities, with Abbott to sign soon Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vertuno, J. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Court challenge coming after Legislature gives final passage of 'sanctuary cities' bill Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John
MPD chief joins opposition to sanctuary city legislation Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
With passage of SB 4, LUPE plans to expand its ‘Know Your Rights’ sessions Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 05/04/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Chiefs got it right — bill is pandering San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/04/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities bill protesters occupy state building Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 05/03/2017 1 TX bill Acevedo, Art; Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Survey: Houston has made up its mind on immigration and view is strongly positive Houston Chronicle Ellis, L. 05/03/2017 1 TX bill Houston, Texas; Police officers; Public opinion polls; Race relations; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
All day sit-in protest of ‘sanctuary cities’ bill ends in arrests Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 05/02/2017 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Perry, Charles; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
20 issued citations for protest over sanctuary cities leg-islation Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 05/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities; Trespassing
May Day marchers united after SB4 bill moves forward McAllen Monitor Zazueta-Castro, L. 05/02/2017 1 TX bill Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Protesters blocking doors at Texas Gov. Abbott's office over 'sanctuary city' bill arrested San Antonio Express News Lutz, E. 05/02/2017 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Public demonstrations; Sanctuary cities
Arch-conservative Freedom Caucus pushing to gain clout Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 05/01/2017 1 TX bill Chisum, Warren; Geren, Charlie; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Legislative caucuses; Parker, Tan; Schaefer, Matt; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Texas Freedom Caucus
Was ‘sanctuary cities’ vote a Straus rebuke? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 05/01/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cook, Byron; Geren, Charlie; Gun control; Immigrant detention centers; Public information; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Straus, Joe, III
Hey you! Stop and show me your papers Galveston Daily News Baron, N. 05/01/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Truth Rio Grande Guardian Seifert, M. 05/01/2017 1 TX bill Canales, Terry; Oliveira, René; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Tea Party movement
Sanctuary cities bill is personal for lawmakers San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 05/01/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Gutierrez, Roland; Hernandez, Ana; Sanctuary cities; Uresti, Tomas; Wu, Gene
Immigration Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement
Texas police chiefs: SB 4 is not comprehensive immigration reform Austin American Statesman Te. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Standing against injustice El Paso Times Editorial 04/30/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) González, Mary; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
County's Community ID program in jeopardy El Paso Times Flores, A. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; El Paso, Texas; Identity requirements; Municipal government; Rodríguez, José
‘Sanctuary cities’ bill makes it harder for police to protect all Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, W. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Top cops: SB 4 is a ‘lose-lose’ for Texas Houston Chronicle Acevedo, A. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Fear and loathing Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Bernal, Diego; Geren, Charlie; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, III; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Wu, Gene
Conservatism today means forsaking local control Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 04/30/2017 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Municipal government; Tax and expenditure limits
Latino leaders say sanctuary city fight is far from over Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 04/29/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Hispanics or Latinos; Immigration enforcement; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Thumbs up, thumbs down Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) González, Mary; Sanctuary cities
Police chiefs unite in opposition of Texas sanctuary cities bill San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 04/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Law enforcement; McManus, William; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Houses passes sanctuary cities bill after bitter fight Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; González, Mary; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Neave Criado, Victoria; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Sanctuary cities; Villalba, Jason
Tougher ‘sanctuary cities’ ban clears Texas House Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alonzo, Roberto; Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Dennis; Geren, Charlie; Hernandez, Sally; Hinojosa, Gina; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, III; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
Legal challenges likely ahead for SB 4 Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
House OKs ‘sanctuary’ bill Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alonzo, Roberto; Anchía, Rafael; Arévalo, Diana; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
County prepares to lead sanctuary city fight El Paso Times Flores, A. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) El Paso County; Escobar, Veronica; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Minority groups seek new voting maps before 2018 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Minority voters; Redistricting lawsuits; Voting rights
Texas House backs sanctuary city ban with controversial addition Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Gutierrez, Roland; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Neave Criado, Victoria; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Critics say 'sanctuary cities' bill will lead to racial profiling, lawsuits Houston Chronicle Kriel, L. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Houston Police Department; Immigration enforcement; Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
It’s the legislative session’s final quarter, and Team Straus has the ball Houston Chronicle Grissom, B. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Rainy Day Fund; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Anti-sanctuary cities bill could cause racial profiling in RGV/Texas McAllen Monitor Editorial 04/28/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Racial profiling; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 opponents: Bill is bad for business Midland Reporter Telegram Hawes, T. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
Hidalgo County Sheriff tells KURV of his concerns about SB 4 Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill County sheriffs; Sanctuary cities
El Paso legislators speak out against SB 4 Rio Grande Guardian Sandoval, J. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill Blanco, César; Immigration enforcement; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Enforcement agencies react to House’s passage of bill Valley Morning Star Garza, F. 04/28/2017 1 TX bill Law enforcement; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
'Sanctuary cities' bill sparks partisan fight in Texas House Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Moody, Joe; Neave Criado, Victoria; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Villalba, Jason
Texas House approves ‘sanctuary cities’ bill after 16-hour debate Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, III; Neave Criado, Victoria; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Villalba, Jason
Pending state legislation may have profound effect on county Austin American Statesman Daugherty, G. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Legislative process
‘Sanctuary’ legislation could affect universities, colleges Bryan Eagle Lyons, K. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Perry, Charles; Raney, John; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
‘Sanctuary’ bill nears OK Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Cook, Byron; Geren, Charlie; González, Mary; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, III; Minjarez, Ina; Neave Criado, Victoria; Rinaldi, Matt; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
Emotions run high in House ‘sanctuary cities’ debate Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 04/27/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Texas House nears approval of sanctuary cities bill San Antonio Express News Cervantes, B. 04/27/2017 1 TX bill Cook, Byron; Elkins, Gary; Geren, Charlie; González, Mary; Hernandez, Ana; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt
Tensions high at Capitol ahead of ‘sanctuary cities’ debate Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; Neave Criado, Victoria; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris
Attacks on fasting Dem a taste of fight to come Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Neave Criado, Victoria; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Activists see dangers in anti-sanctuary bill Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Neave Criado, Victoria; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Posters urge people to turn in ‘illegal aliens’ as a civic duty Dallas Morning News Cardona, C. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrant students; University of Texas at Arlington; White supremacy
Highlights from Texas political action Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 04/26/2017 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Commemorations; Female circumcision; Funeral industry; Lucio, Eddie, III; Medical marijuana; Menéndez, José; Nelson, Jane; Police officers
‘Sanctuary city’ bill also about sanctuary for GOP Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Lawmaker joins fast until ‘sanctuary cities’ debate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 04/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Neave Criado, Victoria; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
Partisan battle over sanctuary cities coming to a head Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 04/25/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; Neave Criado, Victoria; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris
‘Sanctuary cities’ debate extended Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/25/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Mayor and police chief seek to reassure immigrants they can safely report crimes Houston Chronicle Blakinger, K. 04/25/2017 1 TX bill Acevedo, Art; Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester; Undocumented immigrants
Lawmaker: ‘We’re hoping for a miracle’ Dallas Morning News Chiquillo, J. 04/24/2017 1 TX bill Neave Criado, Victoria; Sanctuary cities
Abbott breathes new life into bathroom bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weissert, W. 04/24/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) LGBTQ persons; Redistricting lawsuits; Sanctuary cities
Texas sheriffs: SB4 burdens law enforcement, local taxpayers Austin American Statesman Valdez, L. 04/19/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Poll: Texans split on ‘sanctuary cities,’ oppose border wall Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Border barriers; Perry, Charles; Public opinion polls; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Texas tea party activists threaten consequences if priority bills fail in Legislature San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); Cook, Byron; Tea Party movement
Two Views: GOP seeks to run city hall, school board, county government Austin American Statesman Smith, G. 04/17/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Local ordinances; Municipal government
Let feds enforce U.S. laws Dallas Morning News Valdez, L. 04/17/2017 1 TX bill County sheriffs; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Patrick vows to continue school voucher fight San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 04/17/2017 1 TX bill Patrick, Dan; School vouchers
SB4 hurts law enforcement: Sheriffs El Paso Times Valdez, L. 04/15/2017 1 TX bill County sheriffs; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
SB 4 threatens Texas families, sets bad precedent Rio Grande Guardian Oliveira, R. 04/15/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
House committee approves softened ‘sanctuary cities’ bill Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/13/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
House panel OKs sanctuary city ban Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/13/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
Texas anti-‘sanctuary cities’ bill looks to be on fast track to House approval Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 04/13/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Geren, Charlie; LGBTQ persons; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Cutting funds to 'sanctuary cities' unsafe for Texas Houston Chronicle Cardenas, N. 04/13/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigrant health care; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities bill passes House panel along party lines Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 04/13/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) County sheriffs; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities
GOP heavyweights turn out for fundraiser in Cleveland Houston Chronicle Brashier, V. 04/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Cruz, Ted; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Political fundraising; Undocumented immigrants
Local Democrats: So far, Legislature hasn’t been too harsh on Austin Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 04/11/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hinojosa, Gina; Howard, Donna; Local ordinances; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
Resist Trump on sanctuary jurisdictions San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/11/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities
State budget fight an intra-party affair Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 04/08/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Muñoz, Sergio, Jr.; Parker, Tan; Rainy Day Fund; State budgets
Cuts hit family courts Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 04/05/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Drug courts; Families; Foster care; Sanctuary cities; Specia, John, Jr.; Travis County
Amid discord, Abbott predicts legislative success Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 04/02/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Early childhood education; Estes, Craig; Geren, Charlie; Gubernatorial powers; LGBTQ persons; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; U.S. Constitution
Adler goes to Washington for answers on immigration, grants Austin American Statesman Phillips, A. 04/01/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Executive orders; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
On immigration, state is hurting local communities Austin American Statesman Touza-Medina, A. 03/31/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Human services; Immigration enforcement; Travis County; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Senate panel OKs budget for upcoming two-year period Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 03/30/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Margins tax; Sanctuary cities; State budgets; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Mayors try to pin down Trump policy Dallas Morning News Benning, T. 03/30/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Kelly, John F.; Mayors; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
‘Sanctuary industries’ bill passes Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 03/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Employment eligibility verification; LGBTQ persons; Railroad Commission of Texas; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Tinderholt, Tony
Measure targets businesses that hire undocumented labor Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 03/28/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Employment eligibility verification; Railroad Commission of Texas; Sanctuary cities; Sunset review process
Lack of support not surprising Galveston Daily News Mathews, D. 03/27/2017 1 TX bill LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Could Texas be dragged in 'sanctuary industries' fight? Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 03/26/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Keough, Mark J.; Legislative process; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Oliveira: SB 4 is one of the worst pieces of legislation I’ve come across Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 03/24/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
State budget progresses toward vote by full Senate Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 03/23/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Foster care; Geren, Charlie; Health care costs; Kolkhorst, Lois; LGBTQ persons; Nelson, Jane; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Schwertner, Charles; Seliger, Kel; University finance
It is simple - follow the law Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 03/21/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities; Seliger, Kel
Abbott angry as area tops federal report Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/21/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Report: Travis County recently released 140 undocumented inmates Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, J. 03/21/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Two Views: Which bills will survive distance between Senate, House? Austin American Statesman Mackowiak, M. 03/20/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Emergency legislation
‘Sanctuary cities’ bill inches toward Abbott’s desk Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 03/20/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Voter identification
Abbott pushes back against lawmakers targeting pre-K funding Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 03/19/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Early childhood education; Nelson, Jane; State budgets
Did Culberson misfire when he took a shot at 'sanctuary city' funds? Houston Chronicle Diaz, K. 03/19/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Culberson, John; Sanctuary cities
Anti-sanctuary cities bill threatens Texas families McAllen Monitor Oliveira, R. 03/19/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
Some say ‘intent to dilute minority voting strength’ in redistricting case is nothing new Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 03/18/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Redistricting lawsuits
AT A GLANCE Bills advance: Sanctuary Cities Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/17/2017 1 TX bill Geren, Charlie; Sanctuary cities
Texas House considers limiting reach of ‘sanctuary cities’ bill Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 03/16/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
House’s initial sanctuary city revisions preserve penalties Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/16/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cook, Byron; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
Hearing begins on House sanctuary-cities bill El Paso Times Schladen, M. 03/16/2017 1 TX bill Anchía, Rafael; Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; Oliveira, René; Sanctuary cities
Changes to Texas ‘sanctuary city’ bill don’t satisfy critics Fort Worth Star-Telegram A.P. Wire 03/16/2017 1 TX bill Sanctuary cities
EP lawmaker calls sanctuary cities plan an "ugly bill" El Paso Times Schladen, M. 03/15/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; Sanctuary cities
With major bills now filed, Legislature enters sprint mode Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 03/12/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Dale, Tony; Hall, Bob; Huberty, Dan; Kolkhorst, Lois; LGBTQ persons; Local ordinances; Workman, Paul
Father who lost son in crash pushes for immigration reform Austin American Statesman Huber, M. 03/11/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
Abbott has local officials on notice as he targets sanctuary cities Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/11/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Paxton to help fight immigrants’ lawsuit Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 03/10/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Dallas County Sheriff's Department; Non-citizen inmates
United chamber faces test with resolutions Corpus Christi Caller Times Jimenez, N. 03/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Chambers of commerce; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Texas builders fear fallout of immigration crackdown on workforce Houston Chronicle Baddour, D. 03/08/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Construction industry; Construction workers; Economic impact; Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrant workers
2006 pact to fuel new lawsuit if SB4 becomes law El Paso Times Schladen, M. 03/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) El Paso County; El Paso County Sheriff's Office; Immigration enforcement; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities; Sheriff's deputies
Local business owners ask United Chamber to take stance against SB4 Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 03/04/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Deportation; Economic impact; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
Grassroots America and local officials spar over property tax reform Tyler Morning Telegraph Maynard, R. 03/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Fleming, JoAnn; LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; Public restrooms; Sanctuary cities; Schaefer, Matt; Tax and expenditure limits; Tax rollback elections
Immigration fight spills into House foster-care bill de-bate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rauf, D. 03/02/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Foster care; Keough, Mark J.; Kinship care; Undocumented immigrants
Texas builders fear fallout of immigration crackdown on workforce Houston Chronicle Baddour, D. 02/26/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Construction industry; Construction workers; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant workers
Capitol rally protests anti-immigration reform and border wall San Antonio Express News Lutz, J. 02/26/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Public demonstrations
‘Sanctuary’ standoff: Abbott’s office eyes potential cuts under proposed bill Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/25/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Dallas lawmakers Don Huffines, Rafael Anchia clash on bathroom bill, sanctuary cities Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 02/25/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Huffines, Don; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities
Legislation would create immigration ‘safe zones ’ Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 02/23/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Immigration enforcement
House sanctuary cities bill to target 'bad guys' El Paso Times Schladen, M. 02/23/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Rep. Dean files anti-sanctuary cities bill Longview News-Journal Evans, G. 02/23/2017 1 TX bill Dean, Jay; Hughes, Bryan; Sanctuary cities
The Overreach of SB 4, ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Rio Grande Guardian Hinojosa, J. 02/22/2017 1 TX bill Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
What town hall missed on sanctuary cities San Antonio Express News Lane, E. 02/22/2017 1 TX bill Bernal, Diego; McManus, William; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Abbott, Patrick seek to protect public with SB4 Austin American Statesman Mackowiak, M. 02/20/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Law enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Prosecutor: ICE detainees often escape justice Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Deportation; Non-citizen inmates; Perry, Charles; Travis County District Attorney; Travis County Sheriff's Office
In Texas politics, often it’s God’s people vs. God’s people Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 02/19/2017 1 TX bill Church and state; LGBTQ persons; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Religion; Sanctuary cities
Gov. Greg Abbott promotes his agenda in El Paso El Paso Times Sanchez, S. 02/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Citizen political participation
Awful ‘sanctuary cities’ bill El Paso Times Stout, D. 02/19/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) County sheriffs; El Paso County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Battle for 2018 races starts now, Texas Republicans say at dinner Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 02/19/2017 1 TX bill Hancock, Kelly; Patrick, Dan; Political fundraising; Republican Party of Texas
Attorney: Inmate, focus of ‘sanctuary city’ battle, here legally Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/18/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Buckingham, Dawn; Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Latinos ‘gearing up for a fight’ Dallas Morning News Olivera, M. 02/18/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Alonzo, Roberto; Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Case shows sanctuary ban limits Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/17/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
In ‘sanctuary’ spat, Travis sheriff likely to hold more inmates for ICE Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/16/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Buckingham, Dawn; Hernandez, Sally; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Abbott wrong to put politics before the needs of people Austin American Statesman Rodriguez, E. 02/16/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S.; Immigration enforcement; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Legislation banning sanctuary city policies clears one hurdle Austin American Statesman Sterling, E. 02/16/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Ethics laws; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Tax revenue; Taylor, Van
Sheriffs say to scrap sanctuary cities bill El Paso Times Schladen, M. 02/16/2017 1 TX bill El Paso County Sheriff's Office; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
House GOP sanctuary bill to differ from Senate's Abilene Reporter-News Schladen, M. 02/15/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Blanco, César; Geren, Charlie; Perry, Charles; Rodriguez, Justin; Sanctuary cities
Republicans pounce on near-release of jail inmate in ‘sanctuary’ clash Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/15/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Buckingham, Dawn; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office; Uresti, Carlos; West, Royce
Do not punish communities that care for immigrants Austin American Statesman Vasquez, J. 02/15/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Catholicism; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Paxton should heed the experts on immigration law Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 02/15/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Immigration law; Paxton, Ken; Sanctuary cities
Senate starting to consider new legislation Houston Chronicle Nichols, R. 02/15/2017 1 TX bill Nichols, Robert
TGC Judge concerned about Sanctuary bill San Angelo Standard Times Khan, R. 02/15/2017 1 TX bill Bettencourt, Paul; County roads; Darby, Drew; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Sovereign immunity; Tax and expenditure limits; Tom Green County
It is simple - follow the law Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 02/14/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Undocumented immigrants
As arrests, rhetoric ramp up, fear runs through immigrant communities Austin American Statesman Castillo, J. 02/14/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Undocumented immigrants
Looking at the overall picture Galveston Daily News Editorial 02/13/2017 1 TX bill International trade; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Tariffs; Texas-Mexico relations
Sanctuary cities: ‘The fear is real’ San Antonio Express News Fikac, P. 02/13/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Menéndez, José; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Uresti, Carlos
‘Sanctuary cities’ bill debated in Texas Valley Morning Star Ferman, M. 02/13/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Menéndez, José; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary’ reprisals from Abbott take hardball politics a step further Austin American Statesman Ball, A. 02/12/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Hernandez, Sally; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office; Watson, Kirk
PolitiFact: Released immigrant total is hundreds short of hundreds Austin American Statesman Selby, W. 02/12/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Buckingham, Dawn; Political fact-checking; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Senate defies U.S. tradition El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 02/12/2017 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Racial discrimination; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
A weird week for Konni Burton ends with chorizo and criticism Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 02/12/2017 1 TX bill Burton, Konni; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Sanctuary cities
House should put Senate’s sanctuary city bill to test Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 02/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary stigma Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/12/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Gonzalez, Ed; Harris County Sheriff's Office; Hernandez, Sally; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
COMMENTARY: 'divisive' anti-sanctuary legislation by Gov. Abbott McAllen Monitor Sanchez, C. 02/12/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Cecilia; Abbott, Greg; Border security; Sanctuary cities
Austin bishop says no to sanctuary cities bill, Trump travel ban Austin American Statesman Phillips, A. 02/11/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Catholicism; Sanctuary cities
Dallas County leaders fear immigrant kids will be locked up under Gov. Abbott's new rules Dallas Morning News Martin, N. 02/11/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Children of immigrants; Dallas County; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Patrick ignores police he pretends to support San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 02/11/2017 1 TX bill McManus, William; Patrick, Dan; Police chiefs; Police officers; Sanctuary cities
El Paso County may sue if sanctuary city bill becomes law Abilene Reporter-News Schladen, M. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) El Paso County Sheriff's Office; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Uresti, Carlos; Whitmire, John
‘Sanctuary’ bill goes to Texas House Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill Garcia, Sylvia; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
The State of Abbott's State Corpus Christi Caller Times McNeely, D. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 11 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Emergency legislation; Governor's State of the State addresses; Howard, Donna; Rodríguez, José; Turner, Chris
Kaelin: "I don't enforce immigration law" Corpus Christi Caller Times Alvarado, B. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Nueces County Sheriff's Department; Sanctuary cities
Abbott warns Dallas County on sanctuary stand Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Menéndez, José; Neave Criado, Victoria; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Senate OKs bill taking aim at sanctuary cities Dallas Morning News Staff 02/09/2017 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
‘Sanctuary cities’ ban may let Texas oust elected offi-cials Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vertuno, J. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
'Mi casa es su casa': Houston's mayor on 'sanctuary cities' Houston Chronicle Tallet, O. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Houston, Texas; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Sylvester
Senator makes false claim in attack on ‘sanctuaries’ San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants; Whitmire, John
Sanctuary bill won’t affect our county Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 02/09/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Wichita County
Texas Senate gives initial OK to ‘sanctuary cities’ bill Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Menéndez, José; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Watson, Kirk
Fixing immigration enforcement while immigration laws broken Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill Huffman, Joan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John
Senate gives early OK to ‘sanctuary’ penalties Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Anti-‘sanctuary’ proposal advances in state Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, D. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Garcia, Sylvia; Geren, Charlie; Huffman, Joan; Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Menéndez, José; Paxton, Ken; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John; Zaffirini, Judith
'Sanctuary cities' should not be a main focus Houston Chronicle Kent, R. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Police, not politicians, should make decisions about policing Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Huffman, Joan; Nelson, Jane; Perry, Charles; Police chiefs; Sanctuary cities
Senate passes 'sanctuary' bill with House likely to follow suit Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Uresti, Carlos; Whitmire, John
Bill filed to address immigration law enforcement Houston Chronicle Nichols, R. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Nichols, Robert
Sheriff Henderson stands with Abbott on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ policy Houston Chronicle Jordan, J. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities bill gets preliminary Senate OK Wichita Falls Record News Schladen, M. 02/08/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Huffman, Joan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Whitmire, John
‘Sanctuary’ clash prompts feds to speed up Travis immigration cases Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 02/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Non-citizen inmates; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
State ban on ‘sanctuary cities’ weakens Texas morally and economically Austin American Statesman Editorial 02/07/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Senate to vote Tuesday on ‘sanctuary’ bill Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 02/07/2017 1 TX bill Ethics laws; Sanctuary cities
Sheriff wants jailers to identify inmates in US illegally Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 02/07/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Non-citizen inmates; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Tarrant County Sheriff's Office; Waybourn, Bill E.
Penalty has few teeth Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/07/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) County budgets; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Local control ends where common sense begins Austin American Statesman Mackowiak, M. 02/06/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Local ordinances; Nichols, Robert; Sanctuary cities; Schwertner, Charles; Transportation network companies
This police video should make Fort Worth proud Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 02/05/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Price, Betsy; Sanctuary cities
What’s next as ‘sanctuary’ ban bill advances in Senate Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Geren, Charlie; Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Officials launch site to raise funds for Travis after grant funds cut Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Grants; Hernandez, Sally; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County; Travis County Sheriff's Office
7-2 vote sends sanctuary cities bill to full Senate Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
We will not flinch in our resolve to keep Texas safe Dallas Morning News Abbott, G. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border security; Undocumented immigrants
Trump, Abbott push sanctuary city crackdowns El Paso Times Schladen, M. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Immigration enforcement; Non-citizen inmates; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Let's not fail immigrants with hateful policies Houston Chronicle Murphey, D. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Immigrants; Medical education; Refugees and asylees
Why even loud opposition rarely derails legislation San Angelo Standard Times Moritz, J. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
“Sanctuary cities’ bill advances in Texas, despite outcry San Antonio Express News Weissert, W. 02/04/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Senate panel takes up sanctuary cities' bill Abilene Reporter-News Moritz, J. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Huffman, Joan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
After hundreds oppose ‘sanctuary’ bill, committee approves it Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Menéndez, José; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Senators hear views for, against sanctuary city ban Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Huffman, Joan; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Police may need sanctuary from silly ‘sanctuary city’ bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill Birdwell, Brian; Hancock, Kelly; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Texas legislators seek funding ban for ‘sanctuary cities’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vertuno, J. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Hundreds pack hearing on 'sanctuary cities' bill Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Immigration enforcement; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
MALC issues scorecard on Gov. Abbott’s State of the State address Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 02/03/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Anchía, Rafael; Blanco, César; Governor's State of the State addresses; Herrero, Abel; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; Rodríguez, José; Unaccompanied minors
Large Capitol crowd expected for ‘sanctuary city’ hearing Thursday Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 02/02/2017 1 TX bill Bettencourt, Paul; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff faces $1.8M cut for policy Dallas Morning News Grissom, B. 02/02/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Non-citizen inmates; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Sanctuary cities crackdown creates risk El Paso Times Editorial 02/02/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Abbott cuts funding to Travis County as lawmakers push 'sanctuary city' bill Houston Chronicle Ward, M. 02/02/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Buckingham, Dawn; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Rodriguez, Eddie; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Lawmakers focusing on sanctuary cities San Antonio Express News Buch, J. 02/02/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Geren, Charlie; Immigration enforcement; Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III
Governor hands lawmakers a long wish list Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 02/01/2017 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Governor's State of the State addresses
Estes introduces anti-sanctuary city bill to his liking Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 01/31/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Estes, Craig; Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Trump’s anti-immigrant proposals, SB4 will test San Antonio San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 01/30/2017 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Immigration enforcement; San Antonio, Texas; Sanctuary cities
Travis County at center of immigration clash Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 01/29/2017 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; County jails; Hernandez, Sally; Immigration enforcement; Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Forum reveals confusion over what’s a sanctuary city San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 01/29/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Immigration enforcement; McManus, William; Perry, Charles; San Antonio Police Department; Sanctuary cities
Travis County sheriff answers her critics in ‘sanctuary city’ fight Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 01/27/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Hernandez, Sally; Non-citizen inmates; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Abbott threatens to remove Travis Co. sheriff from office Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 01/26/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Hernandez, Sally; Non-citizen inmates; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Travis County sheriff announces new “sanctuary” policy Fort Worth Star-Telegram Aguilar, J. 01/22/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Geren, Charlie; Hernandez, Sally; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Travis County Sheriff's Office
Texas should not push narratives that put lives at risk Austin American Statesman Sylvester, N. 01/17/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Villalba, Jason
Katy state representative lays out goals for legislative session Houston Chronicle Herrera, S. 01/11/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) 85th Legislature; Bettencourt, Paul; Perry, Charles; Schofield, Mike
Leaders urge Abbott to condemn racial incidents Abilene Reporter-News Schladen, M. 01/10/2017 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Hate crimes; Racial discrimination; Rodriguez, Eddie; Rodríguez, José
State versus local control expected to be overarching theme in 85th Texas Legislature Tyler Morning Telegraph Maynard, R. 01/09/2017 1 TX bill 85th Legislature; Clardy, Travis; Hefner, Cole; Hughes, Bryan; Schaefer, Matt; Tax rollback elections
Political ‘bathroom bill’ just a new time waster for Legislature Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 01/06/2017 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Garcia, Domingo; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Undocumented immigrants
Trump trumps Patrick on sanctuary cities Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 12/21/2016 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
GOP again eyes sanctuary cities ban due to political tide San Antonio Express News Vertuno, J. 12/19/2016 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Rodríguez, José; Sanctuary cities
Sen. Perry wants to include campuses in 'sanctuary cities' bill Amarillo Globe-News Dotray, M. 12/07/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
Sen. Perry wants to include campuses in 'sanctuary cities' bill Lubbock Avalanche Journal Dotray, M. 12/06/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrant students
Texas state lawmakers to consider immigration bill next month Houston Chronicle Cervantes, B. 12/05/2016 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Texas Legislature: Safeguard immigrant rights this session McAllen Monitor Olivares, E. 12/04/2016 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Sanctuary cities; Undocumented immigrants
Joe Straus: Transgender bathroom bill ‘isn’t the most urgent concern’ Austin American Statesman Walsh, S. 11/30/2016 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) 85th Legislature; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Public restrooms; School finance; Straus, Joe, III
Immigration bills are pointless Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 11/25/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Sanctuary cities
Patrick's head start on wasting Legislature's time Corpus Christi Caller Times Editorial 11/22/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Sanctuary cities not a real problem San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/21/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alamo Colleges; Awards; Palo Alto College
Patrick pushing hard to end 'sanctuary cities' in Texas Wichita Falls Record News Moritz, J. 11/21/2016 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Patrick, Dan; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Lawmaker aims to ban ‘sanctuary cities’ as others try to protect them Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cobler, N. 11/17/2016 1 TX bill Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
‘Sanctuary city’ bill filed as Senate priority Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 11/16/2016 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
Perry files bill to eliminate sanctuary cities in Texas Lubbock Avalanche Journal Dotray, M. 11/16/2016 1 TX bill Immigration enforcement; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities
New bills would penalize sanctuary cities McAllen Monitor Hernandez, K. 11/16/2016 1 TX bill Metcalf, Will; Perry, Charles; Sanctuary cities