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Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from voters
Read full article: Texas lawmakers signal push to require proof of citizenship from votersGov. Greg Abbott gave an inflated number of noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls, officials acknowledged, confirming findings by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, and Votebeat.
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
Read full article: Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes lawsHere’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
Texas Senate election results for San Antonio area, Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Texas Senate election results for San Antonio area, Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races.
An anti-abortion program will receive $100 million in the next Texas budget, but there’s little data on what’s being done with the money
Read full article: An anti-abortion program will receive $100 million in the next Texas budget, but there’s little data on what’s being done with the moneyCritics say the fast-growing Alternatives to Abortion program is secretive and a “waste” of money. But the program has strong supporters in the Republican-controlled Legislature who say it helps those who decide to “choose life in difficult circumstances.”
Sen. Judith Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate
Read full article: Sen. Judith Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote in the Texas SenateSen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, is being recognized this week after casting 65,000 votes in the Texas Senate — a record “unmatched” for the Lone Star State and in the U.S., the lawmaker’s office said.
Leaders from San Antonio offer advice to the next generation for Women’s History Month
Read full article: Leaders from San Antonio offer advice to the next generation for Women’s History MonthAs part of Women’s History Month, KSAT has told the story of some of those historic contributions from women spanning generations and leadership roles. We asked, simply, what advice do you have for young women and girls. Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini:“Embrace lifelong learning and commit to strengthening your best talents and your worst weaknesses. Ad“I would add for young women in 2021 to use their voice for something greater than themselves.”Asia Ciaravino, San Antonio Youth:Image courtesy of Asia Ciaravino. Identify and cultivate your unique talents.
Texas senator weighs in on COVID-19′s impact on court system
Read full article: Texas senator weighs in on COVID-19′s impact on court systemSAN ANTONIO – The technology used during remote court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay in some form, according to Texas Sen.Judith Zaffirini. Zaffirini, who represents Senate District 21, told lawyers during a Zoom training Wednesday to get used to the remote hearings. “I believe that simply because of the popularity and because of convenience that more judges, more attorneys and more clients will want virtual hearings,” Zaffirini said, adding that the hearings are also economically attractive. The hour-long training was hosted by Zaffirini, David Slayton of the State Office of Court Administration and Justice Rebeca Martinez of the 4th Court of Appeals. Zaffirini said that the main downside of remote hearings is the backlog created in the absence of jury trials.