The State of Texas
Recent News About The State of Texas
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Abbott demands lawmakers 'get back to the job they were elected to do' as Texas Democrats flee state to block quorum
Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the Capitol for a second time to stop the vote on election integrity legislation, this time heading to Washington, D.C.
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Texas restaurants face restrictions
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, each state has taken various measures to protect its citizens from the deadly virus.
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Abbott and Paxton encourage restaurants to defy order and remain open
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to stop cities from restricting restaurant operations over the New Year's holiday weekend.
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Trump calls on SCOTUS in Texas case
As Texas and other states petition the U.S. Supreme Court to allow state legislatures to choose how to allocate electoral votes, President Donald Trump is encouraging the court to take up the case.
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Texas’ approach to COVID-19 causing hysteria
Texas finds itself at 635 deaths per million making it 32nd in the country when it comes to COVID-related deaths, according to the COVID Tracking Project.
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Man arrested for setting up sex trafficking websites
A man was arrested after he allegedly set up several sex trafficking websites and brought in $21 million over two years, The Mercury News reported.
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Texas human trafficking movie to be released next month
A new movie set to be released on July 14 focuses on sex trafficking in East Texas, CBS 19 reported.
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Organization fighting human trafficking in need of volunteers
The Freedom in the 806 Coalition Against Trafficking is in need of volunteers, KVII reported.
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Human Trafficking Strategic Plan focuses on providing support for victims
Texas' Strategic Plan for combating human trafficking throughout the state finishes with the fifth pillar, Provide Support, which uses past knowledge and experience to give human trafficking victims the support they need to recover from their trauma.
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Prosecution pillar comes with many challenges, Human Trafficking Strategic Plan states
The fourth pillar, Prosecute, of the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Coordination Council's Strategic Plan focuses on prosecuting the traffickers and purchasers involved in human trafficking, which can come with many challenges.
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Human Trafficking Strategic Plan used to protect victims after recovery
As part of the Strategic Plan developed by the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council, the third pillar, Protect, will be used by the council to ensure victims of human trafficking will be protected after being recovered.
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New model shows Texas has enough ICU beds, ventilators to handle coronavirus peak
A new coronavirus model shows Texas will need fewer intensive care unit beds for coronavirus patients than a previous forecast and also shows the state has enough ventilators on hand to meet the predicted peak of patients this month.
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Business owner starts petition to cancel mixed beverage tax amid coronavirus shutdowns
Stephanie Houston, a Texas resident and founder of Hye Rum, has started a Change.org petition with the hopes of getting the Texas mixed drink tax and sales tax canceled during the coronavirus shutdowns.
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Texas economy, business owners feel financial impact of the coronavirus
It's too early to tell the total financial impact the coronavirus will have on Texans, but the squeeze is already being felt by several.
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Child advocates say Texas is slow to adopt reforms for sex-trafficking victims
Texas continues to fall short of its goals and a federal judge’s orders for reforms to help child sex-trafficking victims.
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Experts are unsure how oil prices will affect Texas
Saudi Arabia declared an oil price war on Russia, which has caused oil prices to significantly drop.
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Human trafficking victims could have crimes pardoned
Human trafficking and domestic abuse survivors could be pardoned for their crimes under a new plan proposed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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From Urban Reform
Large majority of Texans want policymakers to address affordable housing issues, new poll finds
A recent Texas Lyceum poll that surveyed 1,200 Texans found that nearly half of them perceived housing as unaffordable, with approximately 70% wishing the state and cities would do more to make housing affordable.
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State fights human trafficking with billboard campaign
Texas uses electronic billboards to raise awareness and combat human trafficking.