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The Story of Jasmine Crockett’s Political Journey From Local Politics to an Historic Senate Run
Long before her viral read on Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been committed to doing the work of the people. Now, she has her sights set on the Senate.
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After Monthslong Standoff, Enough Dems Return to Texas, Allowing for Racist Voting Bill to Move Forward
The Texas House reached a quorum Thursday, clearing the way for voting restrictions after a historic Democratic boycott.
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Arrest Warrants Issued for 52 Democrats Who Fled Texas to Protect Voting Rights
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan signed 52 arrest warrants to force Texas lawmakers to return to the statehouse.
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Bill Enforcing Texas Law Enforcement Requirement to Report Shootings Heading to Governor’s Desk
Updated Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 9:40 p.m. EDT: House Bill 245 passed the Texas Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 28-3. The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott to be signed into law. Rep. Eric Johnson (D-Dallas), who wrote the bill, told The Root that he was proud of his…