‘Interaction is not happening’: Groups say access to Texas lawmakers more difficult during COVID-19
Democrats say partisan divide is also being skewed, but conservative activists say concerns are overblown
Signage enforcing mask usage outside the House Gallery of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Lynda M. González/The Dallas Morning News)(Lynda M. González / Staff Photographer)
AUSTIN In a regular legislative year, the halls of the Texas Capitol are filled with visitors from all parts of the state and from every political stripe.
From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley and from El Paso to Beaumont, the visitors come. Some are tourists from out of state, others are schoolchildren on civics field trips.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Climate Plan hopes to reduce carbon emissions
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Climate Plan hopes to reduce carbon emissions
Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas ranks among the top nations globally in carbon dioxide emissions.
Because of this, Texas Democrats are pushing for a Texas climate plan.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin) talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.
By Michael Bruner and Samara Zuckerbrod
Millions of young people like us have grown up with a sense of powerlessness and despair thanks to the pressing threat of climate change. Throughout our lives, extreme weather events have become greater in number and intensity, and many politicians have denied the need for environmental action. It’s no wonder some members of our generation have developed a real mental condition referred to as “climate anxiety.”
Instead of calling climate change a crisis, we will celebrate Earth Day on Thursday by calling for a renewed sense of hope through public art.
UT installation promotes climate awareness
The Texas House has approved a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
Initial approval came Thursday in a 84-56 vote after several hours of some of the most emotionally charged debate yet this legislative session, with Democrats pleading to their colleagues to reconsider their position on the legislation. The House on Friday gave the legislation a final stamp of approval, sending it to the Senate, where the billâs fate is less clear.
Texas House gives initial approval to constitutional carry, would allow gun carrying without permit
By Cassandra Pollock and The Texas Tribune
Published article
AUSTIN - The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
The 84-56 vote came after several hours of some of the most emotionally charged debate yet this legislative session, with Democrats pleading to their colleagues to reconsider their position on the legislation.