Politics
Politics news about Dallas County metro area including politics news about Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and the state of Texas
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Failure to show ID to police after pull over now a misdemeanor in Texas, law goes into effect September 1
Texas – In a legislative move set to take effect on September 1, the State of Texas has enacted Senate Bill 1551, amplifying the legal ramifications for individuals who fail to accurately identify themselves to law enforcement officials during a vehicular stop. Senate Bill 1551 will require drivers in Texas…
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Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Texas and nationwide, but there will be no mask mandates in Texas, Gov. Abbott says
Austin, Texas – In a climate marked by an accelerated proliferation of COVID-19 infections, Texas Governor Greg Abbott conveyed a decisive message on Thursday through a social media platform known as X—formerly referred to as Twitter—avowing that the Lone Star state will not countenance the imposition of facial mask mandates.…
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Judicial showdown on the Rio Grande: Judge seeks removal of Texas’ anti-migrant buoys
Austin, Texas – In a recent judicial confrontation that has captured national attention, U.S. District Judge David Ezra presiding over the Department of Justice’s litigation against the State of Texas, issued an unequivocal mandate for the prompt dismantlement of existing navigational buoys in the Rio Grande River. In addition, the…
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Mesquite’s 2023-24 budget unveils vision for growth and well-being
Mesquite, Texas – In a legislative decision rendered on Monday, August 21, the Mesquite City Council expressed unanimous consent for the adoption of the City’s fiscal blueprint for the 2023-24 financial year. Meanwhile, other cities in North Texas like Dallas are still discussing their budgets. Mesquite’s 2023-24 budget to improve…
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Texas schools fail to comply with safety mandate law, ready to split officers amid police shortage and lack of resources
Austin, Texas – In an intricate development poised to reshape the landscape of campus security within the state of Texas, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has announced its commitment to align its institutional policies with the stipulations of an emergent legislative mandate. The law in question, known as House…
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Dallas-Fort Worth and Collin Counties to get more than $11B for transportation infrastructure by the state
Dallas, Texas – The State of Texas has unveiled an unprecedented funding commitment of $142 billion for its transportation infrastructure, including a substantial allocation of over $11.5 billion earmarked for roadways in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The funding plan, which reflects the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s…
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Texas river barrier ends up in Mexico waters, taxpayers pay for the error and relocation
Austin, Texas – In a recent joint survey conducted by the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Mexican International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), it was revealed that 80% of the controversial floating marine buoy barrier spanning 995 feet, erected by the State of Texas under Governor…
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Texas residents will continue to receive help for water, gas and electricity at least until the end of the year
Dallas, Texas – The State of Texas is extending a vital lifeline to low-income families grappling with the cost of essential utilities. Two key programs aimed at providing financial relief for water, gas, and electricity expenses will continue to accept applications until the end of the year. LIHWAP and LIHEAP…
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Tarrant Appraisal District backs chief appraiser amidst public scrutiny
Tarrant County, Texas – In the wake of months of intensified public examination from both elected representatives and property owners, Jeff Law, the Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), triumphed in securing a vote of confidence on Friday from the district board of directors, a move that signifies…
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Texas Uber and Lyft drivers will now be required to undergo special training under new Texas law
Texas – In a robust move toward combating human trafficking within the Lone Star State, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has sanctioned House Bill 2313, which mandates that all drivers affiliated with Transportation Network Companies (TNC) undergo rigorous training to identify and mitigate the illicit transportation of trafficked persons. The…