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Where Texas stands on abortion, two years after Roe v. Wade’s …
2024年6月26日 · Texas has a near-total ban on abortion, with no exceptions for rape, incest or fetal anomalies. Doctors face harsh penalties and private lawsuits, while patients rely on vague medical judgment and emergency rules.
Hays County: 2024 Primary Elections Voter Guide
2024年2月20日 · Find out who is running for office in Hays County in the March 5 primary elections. See sample ballots for Democrats and Republicans, and learn about the candidates for federal, state and local positions.
Three takeaways from the 2022 Texas Democratic Party convention
2022年7月18日 · Texas Democrats say they have enough momentum to flip the governor's seat and make some gains in the state Legislature, but they face an uphill battle. The convention ended without a party platform, while Republicans approved a sweeping platform that rejected the 2020 election results and called homosexuality an abnormal lifestyle choice.
The Provability Gap: Why It's Hard For Prosecutors To Prove Rape …
2019年8月20日 · The Texas Penal Code defines sexual assault as penetration without consent, but it requires prosecutors to prove the lack of consent by force or coercion. This makes it hard to prosecute rape cases beyond a reasonable doubt, especially when victims do not have physical injuries or threats.
Your ultimate guide to the I-35 expansion through Central Austin
2024年2月21日 · Learn about the biggest expansion of I-35 in Austin's history, which includes adding lanes, sinking the highway, building bridges and caps. See schematic maps, timelines, costs and impacts of the project.
Texas Lawmakers Are Back For A Special Session. Here's What You …
2021年7月8日 · Texas lawmakers are back in Austin for a special session that started July 8, where they will revive a controversial elections bill that would impose new restrictions on voting. The session also covers bail overhaul, border security, social media censorship and more.
Why Is The Lieutenant Governor The Most Powerful Office In …
2014年10月16日 · Learn why the lieutenant governor is arguably the most powerful position in Texas, and how the current office holders, Dan Patrick and Leticia Van de Putte, differ in their priorities and approaches. Find out how the Senate rules and the voters shape the role of the lieutenant governor.
What Does An Election Judge Do – And Who Gives Them That Gig?
2018年2月22日 · Election judges are appointed by political parties to run polling places on Election Day. They enforce election law, settle disputes, manage poll workers and ensure order at their sites.