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Sen. Davis Passes Victims’ Rights Bill for Rape Survivors from Committee
AUSTIN — The Senate Criminal Justice Committee today unanimously passed Senator Wendy Davis‘s legislation to greatly assist victims of sexual assault by empowering them to become involved in the...
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The Eloquent and Elegant Michelle Obama
By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Our nation is fortunate to have Mrs. Michelle Obama, who visited Dallas this week to...
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Exciting opportunity to support workers’ rights this Saturday!
Support striking OUR Walmart workers! Saturday, June 1, 2013 Gather at 1:30 PM at Kroger’s Supermarket 1001 North I-35E #500, in Desoto, Texas During the first week of June, hundreds of members of the...
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Dan Patrick: Why Wait? Let’s Pass It Now
HOUSTON – Dan Patrick, authentic conservative candidate for Lt. Governor, released a new campaign video today rallying grassroots conservatives to encourage Governor Perry to add four issues to the...
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The Action Packed Week that Wasn’t
Column by Rep. Joe Barton I spent August visiting with people all over the 6th District – from town halls and chamber of commerce lunches to factory floors and medical facilities. I shook hundreds of...
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TxDOT opens door to extended moratorium on gravel roads; seeks more funds
AUSTIN — Reacting to concerns from Sen. Carlos Uresti and other lawmakers, the Texas Department of Transportation said Wednesday it might extend its moratorium on gravel road conversions in...
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For Proposition 6 — because we can’t just wait for rain
By Sen. Carlos Uresti Texas voters have an opportunity next month to give Mother Nature a helping hand. Proposition 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot would provide $2 billion from the rainy day fund to the...
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Lancaster ISD Launches its 4th Annual District Anti-Bullying Campaign
Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster ISD For the fourth consecutive year, the Lancaster ISD Police Department has joined forces with district students and staff to launch its month-long Anti-Bullying...
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Lawyers are uniquely positioned to serve low-income Texans
By Lisa M. Tatum A woman arrived at the pro bono legal clinic in a desperate state and suffering from severe disabilities. Thanks to the work of attorneys at LyondellBasell, a Houston-based...
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Gov. Perry Names Hembry to Family and Protective Services Council
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has named Christina Rawls Martin of Mission as chair and appointed four members to the Family and Protective Services Council. The council protects children and individuals...
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Statements on Mandela’s Passing
Rep. Veasey Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela:...
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Rep. Green to Visit Houston Food Bank
Rep. Gene Green Will Visit the Emergency Food Pantry at the Houston Food Bank to Discuss the Impact of SNAP Cuts on Texans (Houston, TX) – Congressman Gene Green invites media and members of the...
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Texas Republican Says Jobs, Not More Government, Needed for the Unemployed
‘The measure of America’s compassion is not how long we provide unemployment benefits, but how soon we get people off it and into good paying jobs,’ says Brady Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Kevin...
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View ArticleFIVE REASONS TO SHARE THIS MOTHER’S DAY WITH OTHER MOTHERS
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