Couples Challenge Texas Gay Marriage Ban
Two same-sex couples are challenging the constitutional ban on gay marriage across Texas in a San Antonio federal court. A judge could hear arguments as early as January.
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Two same-sex couples are challenging the constitutional ban on gay marriage across Texas in a San Antonio federal court. A judge could hear arguments as early as January.
A conservative student group at the University of Texas has cancelled a controversial event scheduled for Wednesday in which students were encouraged to "Catch an Illegal Immigrant."
A conservative student group on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin is being threatened with protests and expulsion if it goes forward with a playing a game it calls "Catch an Illegal Immigrant."
Republican candidate for governor Greg Abbott has called for greater protections for personal information, including public records, health information and DNA sequences.
Democratic candidate for Governor Wendy Davis made headlines last week when she described herself as pro-life. In her first one-on-one interview with CBS 11 since she announced she's running for Governor, Davis explained the apparent contradiction.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Sen. Wendy Davis have formally registered their candidacies for their parties' nominations for governor in next year's primaries.
Texas voters went to the polls on Tuesday for the state's first election requiring people to show ID.
The Texas Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether or not the state can grant divorces to same-sex couples who were married in other states.
The state has sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over claims that federal guidelines hamstring employers from excluding convicted felons when hiring.
Planned Parenthood asked the Supreme Court Monday to place Texas' new abortion restrictions on hold.
The new Texas voter ID law is already in effect for this election season, and was used across the state during early voting. The law is intended to deter fake voters, but several public officials have already run into issues.
Planned Parenthood will close a dozen clinics on Friday after a federal appeals court reinstated most of the state's controversial new abortion law.
Greg Abbott told a crowd at North Dallas restaurant he will continue to fight against Obamacare as Governor of Texas, just as he has as state Attorney General.
The Texas attorney general's office defended strict new state limits on abortion Monday by arguing at a court hearing that they seek to expressly protect "fetal life," not just the safety of women terminating pregnancies.
The top two candidates for governor will address the Texas' largest law enforcement union.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says Texas' booming economy is the nation's strongest and it'll remain that way if he's elected governor.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas Governor, is to address the Texas Association of Realtors in Austin on Thursday.
As gubernatorial candidates 'saddle up', the campaign themes in the Texas governor's race are beginning to emerge.
Democrat Wendy Davis promised a more populist and bipartisan state government in Texas as she declared her long-anticipated candidacy for governor Thursday, but she didn't mention abortion rights, the subject that brought her to national attention.
State Sen. Wendy Davis was expected to formally announce her campaign for Texas governor Thursday evening at 5 p.m., becoming the first Democrat to make an official bid for a statewide office in next year's election.
Fort Worth state Sen. Wendy Davis is expected to formally announce her campaign for Texas Governor on Thursday afternoon, becoming the first Democrat to make an official bid for statewide office.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is facing heat for his about face on joining the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit to block the proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
State Sen. Wendy Davis is getting ready to announce her political plans. The Fort Worth Democrat has an announcement scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Haltom City.
Nearly two months after joining the U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit to block the proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced he's pulling out of the suit after reaching a settlement.
The Texas attorney general says the state has reached a settlement in its challenge to the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways.
