:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/655a4bf28c70e7e4920327be6d00c4b5/Migrants%20in%20McAllen%20JG%20TT%2004.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "For Immigrants With Protected Status In Texas, U.S. Supreme Court Ruling About Green Card Ineligibility Sent A “Shockwave”")
The high court ruled that immigrants granted protection from deportation due to conditions in their homeland are not eligible for green cards if they entered the country illegally.
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After their walkout to derail a priority GOP voting bill, Harris met with Texas Democrats at the White House as lawmakers call on Congress to pass legislation to restore federal oversight of elections.
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The bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday and is expected to get a House vote Wednesday afternoon where it has overwhelming support.
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House Bill 1535 expands eligibility for the Texas Compassionate Use Program to people with cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s effective Sept. 1.
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Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
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