On Thursday, Texas Signal spoke with State Rep. Jasmine Crockett about what’s happening in Washington. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. How have your meetings with the senators been going? I know that you’ve met with several,...
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Texas Democrats receive encouragement from several senators; still waiting to hear from Cruz, Cornyn
As a member of the House Democrats that left Texas and broke quorum, State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos has had a whirlwind few days in Washington to talk voting rights legislation, even getting to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris. And while Ramos and her colleagues...
Abortion fund groups, providers join lawsuit against extreme new abortion law in Texas
For years Texas has been the epicenter of the anti-abortion movement. Now, a broad coalition of groups have banded together in a lawsuit meant to stop the latest extreme anti-abortion bill in Texas. In May, Greg Abbott officially signed Senate Bill 8 in a closed-door...
Abortion advocates brace for another ban during the special session
Even before the legislative session convened, abortion rights advocates were bracing for an extremely hostile environment and Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans delivered with one of the most extreme anti-abortion bills in the country, which essentially bans abortion...
Odus Evbagharu, the new chair for the Harris County Democrats, is ready to get to work
Odus Evbagharu made history when he became both the first Black and the youngest (at age 28) chair of the Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP). And while he’s happy to talk about such an achievement, he’s also busy planning out the next steps for the state’s largest...
The border stunt and Abbott’s authoritarian hypocrisy
Earlier today, Greg Abbott held an event with Donald Trump billed as a border security visit. Abbott’s stunt, a way to flex his conservative credentials ahead of a potential run for president, is also another reminder of how Abbot’s fear mongering about the border has...
Dr. Biden, Emhoff head to Texas tomorrow to boost vaccination efforts
As Texas continues to try and improve its COVID-19 vaccination rate, the state is getting a boost with a visit from members of the White House. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to visit several vaccination sites in Texas...
A brief history of Pride in Texas
Though many cities and municipalities in Texas celebrate Pride later in the year (and congratulations to Abilene on announcing they will be holding their first Pride event in September), we thought we could take the time now to look back at some of the most important...
Anger and confusion over Abbott’s veto on domestic violence prevention bill
Governor Greg Abbott made no secret that this legislative session would be dominated by ultra-conservative priorities to flex his rightwing credentials. However, one of his latest moves, a veto of Senate Bill 1109, is leaving many flummoxed at his motivation. On...
Anger and confusion over Abbott’s veto on domestic violence prevention bill
Governor Greg Abbott made no secret that this legislative session would be dominated by ultra-conservative priorities to flex his rightwing credentials. However, one of his latest moves, a veto of Senate Bill 1109, is leaving many flummoxed at his motivation. On...