Politics + Texas Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 19, 2009
Hispanic leaders in Texas on Wednesday assailed a draft social studies curriculum under consideration by the State Board of Education, saying it woefully ignores the role that Hispanics have played in shaping state and national history.
A legislator from El Paso has criticized proposed history and social studies standards for public schools as being unfair to Hispanics. – Rep. Norma Chavez raised the issue Wednesday in Austin before the State Board of Education.
November 18, 2009
Jaime O. Perez, chief of staff to County Judge Anthony Cobos, announced that he will run for Congress as a Republican. – Perez, 53, will challenge Tim Besco, 42, in the Republican primary for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas.
After the 2010 Census, new Members of Congress in states like Georgia and South Carolina as well as Arizona and Texas will owe their positions, in part, to the expanding Latino population.
November 16, 2009
The first Texas Hispanic legislators didn’t want to go public when they organized some 40 years ago out of fear they might be considered “un-American.” – Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) is growing in influence — and raising record amounts of money — as Texas’ population turns increasingly Hispanic.
November 13, 2009
State elections official fired after poking fun at Spanish-speaking voters – Texas
November 12, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes on Wednesday announced his plans to seek an eighth term in the 16th Congressional District of Texas.
November 9, 2009
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announces he will seek Texas state Senate seat
November 5, 2009
Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-Tex.), the powerful chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, was the subject of a complaint to ethics investigators last year after an aide contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about the kidnapping of a distant relative of Reyes’s wife.
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes aide: No misuse of power in rescue of relative
October 26, 2009
The city spent $15,100 to throw a dinner party for state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, Oct. 15, and city leaders defended the expense as a well-deserved thank you to the powerful senator, despite recent budgetary cutbacks.
October 17, 2009
Children sang, soldiers paraded and crowds cheered during the historic pageantry of the first meeting of the presidents of the United States and Mexico 100 years ago today in El Paso and Juárez. – The meeting between U.S. President William Howard Taft and Mexican President Porfirio Diaz will be commemorated by events and an exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History that opens Saturday to the public.
September 30, 2009
Some Dallas City Council members are suggesting that part of Central Expressway be renamed for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
September 29, 2009
Former Border Patrol Chief Silvestre Reyes Now a Major Player in New Military, Intelligence, and Homeland Security Complex
September 24, 2009
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of commerce endorsed Gene Locke for mayor Wednesday.
September 21, 2009
EL PASO — City Rep. Rachel Quintana is being treated differently under the law, but that is not improper, a prosecutor told a panel of state judges Thursday.
Border Congressman’s Record on Intelligence – Silvestre Reyes
Power struggle taking place in Dallas’ Latino community
September 14, 2009
The day after Gov. Rick Perry announced plans to deploy Texas Ranger teams to the border, local law enforcement officials said they were skeptical about whether the initiative would do any good.
September 10, 2009
2010 and counting: Growing influence – More counties are mostly Hispanic – Texas
LuLAC announced a nationwide effort in San Antonio Wednesday to push for health care-reform legislation this year that includes a government-run health insurance plan.
September 8, 2009
Supporters of President Obama’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s health-care system need to “shout down” opponents of his plan, U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, said.
September 3, 2009
SVREP plans 2010 voter registration, ‘Texas Rising’ report
August 26, 2009
Politically-oriented Tejanos ticking off “el enemigo”
August 25, 2009
Latino advocates are claiming victory over a federal court ruling that could put the complicated “Texas Two-step” presidential delegate system in jeopardy.
August 24, 2009
A Texas program to increase law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border by temporarily reassigning state troopers from other parts of the state is contributing to a critical personnel shortage in the Texas Department of Public Safety
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes wants health-care plan to be ‘revenue neutral’
August 21, 2009
NOTICIAS de LATINO: Governor talks Texas-style trash – and other Lone Star tales
The Mexican consul for northern Texas will be reassigned amid an investigation into suspected irregularities in passport fees at the consulate
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes is not calling it a town hall meeting, but he will be the guest speaker at a public forum Saturday at which he will answer questions about health care.
August 18, 2009
Ted Cruz: A GOP bid in Texas to win the Hispanic vote – The state’s former solicitor general, running now for attorney general, hopes his Cuban heritage will be a plus with ‘fundamentally conservative’ Latinos.
August 16, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes meets with public about health care
August 14, 2009
A federal three-judge panel heard an appeal by LULAC Thursday against the Texas Democratic Party, charging that its delegate selection process dilutes the Latino vote
August 12, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes opts not to have health-care town hall
August 6, 2009
Analysis: Latinos could be factor in GOP slugfest for Texas Gov – U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Gov. Rick Perry
August 3, 2009
Jason Villalba: Saying “no” to Sotomayor isn’t betrayal to Hispanic community
A small group of Texas Tech University faculty members is objecting to the school’s hiring of former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on the grounds that he demonstrated ethical failings while in office.
July 28, 2009
The administration of President Barack Obama is vastly expanding a federal effort begun under President George W. Bush to identify and deport illegal immigrants held in local jails known as Secure Communities. But in Houston where the effort got a trial start eight months ago, people on each side of the immigration debate have found fault with it.
June 23, 2009
Fort Worth is the largest city in Texas without a Hispanic representing a House seat
Fort Worth councilman Sal Espino may challenge Burnam for state House
National attention on San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
June 2, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa dating another newscaster former San Antonio broadcaster Lu Parker now with KTLA Channel 5
May 28, 2009
San Antonio’s young mayor-elect Julián Castro praised as the ‘Hispanic Barack Obama’
April 7, 2009
Texas Mayor Caught in Deportation Furor – Mayor Herbert Gears of Irving
March 16, 2009
Victory on voter ID may cost GOP Latino support in Texas
March 11, 2009
Texas Candidate for 2010 U.S. Senator, Dr. Alma Aguado, Announces Political Platform on Education and Healthcare Reform
March 10, 2009
After bringing new leadership and diplomacy to the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its president, CiCi Rojas, is being tapped to do the same for the Republican Party in Kansas.
Why has there never been a Latino mayor? Hispanics Are the Largest Racial/Ethnic Group in Houston, Yet We Have Never Elected a Latino Mayor: What Gives Here?
March 9, 2009
An outspoken critic of Farmers Branch officials’ attempts to oust illegal immigrants announced Monday she is running for a spot on the city council of the Dallas suburb. – Elizabeth Villafranca
December 20, 2008
COURT DENIES TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY’S EFFORTS TO STALL STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice has ordered Texas to take immediate steps to improve bilingual education programs — even as state officials fight to postpone what they call costly measures.
December 15, 2008
A sure indicator that fundraising efforts will follow, mayoral candidate Trish DeBerry Mejia on Thursday filed paperwork with the city designating local media guru Lionel Sosa her campaign treasurer. – San Antonio
December 12, 2008
Two prominent Hispanic Democratic officials from Texas harshly criticized an arm of their national party today for skipping over the state when it provided funding muscle for U.S. Senate candidates across the country.
December 5, 2008
Ricardo Romo, president of the University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on a 23-member commission charged with exploring options for creating a national museum dedicated to American Latinos.
El Paso to Obama: Tear Down That Wall
Hispanic Caucus pushes Rep. Rick Noreiga for Cabinet spot State lawmaker from Houston is touted to head Veterans Affairs
December 2, 2008
Will Growing Number of Latino Voters Turn Texas into a Blue State? Houston, Dallas Already Voting Democrat
November 17, 2008
Leaders from Texas-Mexico border communities asked state legislators Thursday to help them take a stand against a federal border fence that they say harms business, culture and wildlife habitat.
Moreno’s 40 years in Legislature still inspire – Outgoing state Rep. Paul Moreno — preparing for his exit from the Texas House after four decades of service — touted his accomplishments on racial equality as his crowning achievement at a dinner in his honor on Friday. – El Paso
November 12, 2008
Critics cry foul over DPS license checkpoint plan – Some lawmakers say stops would unfairly target illegal immigrants – Texas
November 11, 2008
One Dallas Latina politician shares tips on running for political office – Dr. Elba Garcia
Red to Blue: Growing number of Hispanic voters in Texas promises to redefine politics
November 10, 2008
Storied career: Longtime legislator Paul Moreno loses seat, but his work for city reverberates – El Paso
November 7, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama has looked to South Texas where he selected University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College President Juliet V. Garcia to join his transition team
November 6, 2008
Sheriff Lupe Valdez triumphant in bid for 2nd term as Dallas County sheriff
Harris County voters apparently held Sheriff Tommy Thomas accountable for various controversies in his office, electing Democratic challenger Adrian Garcia by higher margins than other countywide races in Tuesday’s historic election. – Texas
November 5, 2008
A federal court judge has dismissed a voting rights lawsuit against Farmers Branch in which three Hispanic residents sought to force the city to move from at-large voting for the City Council to single-member districts.
November 3, 2008
Voter turnout by Hispanics lags in Lubbock, Texas
The Comeback Congressman: Texas Democrat Ciro D. Rodriguez Faces Tight Race, Again
October 29, 2008
Will Hispanic turnout affect downballot races? – Texas
October 27, 2008
Hispanic Catholics Encouraged to Vote Early at ‘Supervoto’ – Dallas
October 16, 2008
Latino Leaders Register 9,884 New Voters in Rio Grande Valley – SVREP’s My Valley, My Vote campaign surpasses goal by 2,384 by October 6th Deadline
October 6, 2008
As Austin family shows, Latino vote is too diverse to pin down
October 1, 2008
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is scheduled to make a “special appearance” Friday at a Dallas meeting of Hispanic activists.
September 21, 2008
Ex-congressman questions Dems’ presumptions of Latino votes – Former Texas Rep. Henry Bonilla – “Don’t you think it’s insulting that they assume they have your support if your skin is a few shades darker?”
September 19, 2008
Esperanza “Hope” Andrade, a San Antonio native who was born into a family of cotton farmers and rose to become a successful businesswoman, was formally sworn in as Texas secretary of state Thursday, becoming the first Hispanic woman to fill the post.
September 18, 2008
Former U.S. Rep. Eligio “Kika” De la Garza is recovering in a Texas hospital after he and his wife were involved in an automobile accident.
September 16, 2008
Once one of the most liberal lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez has taken a substantial shift to the political center and heads into the November election as a moderate in a Democratic district with strong conservative enclaves.
September 15, 2008
Hispanic Chamber boss ends brief run for mayor – Fernando Reyes in San Antonio
September 10, 2008
John Cornyn chides Rick Noriega on school aid for illegal immigrants’ children – Texas politics
September 9, 2008
Dallas suburb’s move on illegal immigration being fought – Measure to keep illegal immigrants in Farmers Branch from housing has some seeking restraining order
September 8, 2008
Hispanic voters could play an important role in the 2008 presidential race — especially in some key battleground states. So, many Hispanic citizens seized the opportunity to register to vote Sunday during a Hispanic culture celebration at Texas Stadium. Felicitas Cadena
September 5, 2008
Hispanic Texas Legislators Champion Pedal Power at Democratic National Convention
September 4, 2008
He’s young, Hispanic, and bullish on GOP – Houston’s Vergel Cruz doesn’t believe in identity politics
September 3, 2008
Opponents of a Dallas suburb’s latest effort to force out illegal immigrants filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop a city ban on apartment and home rentals to tenants who can’t prove they are legally in the country. – Farmers Branch
August 28, 2008
Excerpt from a telephone conversation Thursday between Dallas Democratic State Rep. Rafael Anchía, a Barack supporter at the Denver convention, and Dallas Morning News editorial columnist William McKenzie
August 26, 2008
With the Texas Delegation at the DNC – Insight from Lt. Col. Larry Romo, a San Antonio delegate
August 23, 2008
Ten Hispanic business and political leaders, including a former Austin mayor and a former state senator, complained to the Austin City Council Friday after they say City Manager Marc Ott treated them in a rude and combative manner at a meeting earlier this week.
August 20, 2008
With about three months to go before voters decide on the next president, a nonprofit organization announced Tuesday that it will target key states with some of the largest Hispanic populations, including Texas, Georgia and Colorado. – Nuestra America
August 6, 2008
Texas executes Mexican killer amid international protests – The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to grant a reprieve urged by Mexico and an international court. Jose Ernesto Medellin was convicted of raping and killing two Texas teens in 1993.
July 29, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has tapped San Antonio attorney Juan Sepulveda to head his Texas presidential campaign.
July 27, 2008
Democrat Rick Noriega is trying this year to become the first Hispanic U.S. senator from Texas, good news for some El Pasoans eager to see one of their own in the august chamber.
July 24, 2008
Esperanza Andrade becomes Texas’ first Latina secretary of state
July 17, 2008
Web developer turned small blog into influential convention – Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, founder of the blog Daily Kos
July 16, 2008
Lone Star State Young Voters Talk Immigration
Group files complaint against U.S. Rep. Reyes over role in getting kidnapped relative released
July 13, 2008
Studies find Irving’s at-large City Council system hurts Hispanic voters – Texas
June 26, 2008
Kidnapped, released relative of U.S. Rep. Reyes was Mexican citizen, memo states
June 24, 2008
Dallas real estate company sues Mexican Consulate
June 17, 2008
Hispanic leaders press for Chávez name – Dallas
June 10, 2008
A Latino vote that made a difference and is sending chills down the spines of city officials (Latina Lista) – Dallas
June 9, 2008
Hispanic Caucus turns into shouting match between Obama and Clinton supporters – Texas
June 3, 2008
Illegal immigration issue surfaces in race for League City mayor – Candidate wants to address how illegal immigrants are handled by police – Texas
Federal suit says Irving ISD elections deny representation to Hispanics
June 2, 2008
Cooking up a storm in Farmers Branch
May 29, 2008
Texas cities join suit against Mexico border fence
Judge rejects Farmers Branch ordinance on renting to illegal immigrants
Hispanic residents testify against Farmers Branch election system
May 28, 2008
For Texas superdelegate (Jaime Gonzalez Jr.) helping decide Florida-Michigan question, Clinton loyalty takes back seat
May 22, 2008
The Texas Democratic Party says its presidential delegate-awarding system is not subject to the federal Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voters.
May 12, 2008
New mayor says top priority is ridding Carrollton of illegal immigrants – Dallas suburb
Dallas council member Elba García considering run for county Commissioners Court | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News
LULAC sued Texas Democratic Party over primary delegates
May 8, 2008
Councilman calls for look at how Austin Latinos are faring
May 7, 2008
Border fence is a “racist thing,” says Brownsville mayor
Immigration issues likely to increase voter turnout in Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving
More people with Hispanic last names registering to vote – Dallas County
May 5, 2008
Hispanic candidates travel a rocky road – Farmers Branch and Irving, Texas
Illegal immigration could shake up Lewisville council races – Texas
Immigrant’ game no joke to this Texas Tech student (& Congressional Hispanic Caucus Liaison for US Rep Henry Cuellar) – Tomas Resendiz
April 30, 2008
Lena Guerrero’s passing: What would Texas have looked like?
April 28, 2008
Hispanics on Harris County voter rolls triple in generation – Houston, Texas
Calderón: ‘Mexico appreciates you … Mexico misses you’
Nun who led civil rights march in Dallas leaving for Mexico – Sister Consuelo Tovar
Lena Guerrero’s rare journey through Texas politics
April 25, 2008
Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services – Austin
April 24, 2008
Lena Guerrero dies – former Texas House member and appointee to the Texas Railroad Commission
April 22, 2008
Mexican President Felipe Calderón in Dallas today to speak, meet with business leaders
Texas lawmakers study immigration crackdown – again
April 15, 2008
Chertoff’s waiver of 30 laws sends wrong signal to young voters about the value of the vote (Latina Lista)
March 17, 2008
In Lubbock, region, parties woo Hispanic vote
March 13, 2008
Mayor Tom Leppert says Dallas needs to work more with Hispanic contractors
March 11, 2008
Recently, CNN’s Bill Schneider explained Texas’ ”two-step” voting process by using the metaphor of a Mexican combination plate and quipped that both ”give you heartburn.”
March 9, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday
Latinas say Hillary Rodham Clinton’s strength is what swayed their votes – Texas
Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas
March 6, 2008
The Texas Primary: Part I (Latina Lista)
The Deciding Force in Texas’ Hispanic Vote Rests with Latino Millenials (Latina Lista)
Texas Primary Part II: The Latino Vote Mattered (Latina Lista)
Latinos turned excitement into strong showing at polls – Texas
LULAC considers filing lawsuit over caucus process
Hispanic voters drawn to Clinton’s experience, community ties
Did You Know? One of every five votes in Texas was cast by a Latina for the primaries
Hispanic Women Outvote Men in Texas
Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies
March 5, 2008
Clinton Comeback in Texas, Thanks to Latinos
Clinton Uses ‘Latino Time’ in Texas Ad
Texans ponder where superhighway might take them – the Trans-Texas Corridor or the so-called NAFTA Superhighway – (I haven’t seen much on this but it is important)
How Clinton Won Texas: Hispanic Media Weigh In
Obama’s Texas Strategy: and the Generational Hispanic Campaign – Politics on The Huffington Post
Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton also won among younger Latinos. She received 53 percent of votes from Hispanics who are 18 to 29 years old.
Clinton squeaks past Obama on Hispanic vote, final week
Did You Know? In Texas, Clinton held a two-to-one advantage over Obama with Hispanic voters
February 28, 2008
1,200 in El Paso hear George Lopez back Obama
February 27, 2008
Comedian George Lopez Coming to Valley for Obama – Texas
Latino Decisions :: Statewide Poll of Latino Voters in Texas Brings Upcoming Elections Into Clearer Focus
February 26, 2008
NPR: “Latino Vote” Takes Spotlight in Texas
Poll is reality check on Latino vote
Two Factors Forebode Clinton Loss in Texas: Young Latino Voters and Machismo Latina Lista
LULAC looks to increase Hispanic democratic participation
February 25, 2008
Clinton Wins Texas Debate (Latina Lista)
Texas Latinos seem divided by generation
Latinos, young people trip up Hillary Clinton’s Texas 2-step
Texas Hispanics Face a Tough Choice in Primary
Hispanic Spending in Texas to Surpass $2 Million – Primary Showdown Benefits Telemundo, Univision as Clinton, Obama Camps Pour Money Into Lone Star State
The Mauro Factor – Garry Mauro working for Hillary in Texas
February 21, 2008
Latinos in spotlight as Obama sets sights on Texas
Latinos: The Most Desired Voters in Texas
LULAC 263 Encouraging Lubbock Voters to “Get Out the Vote”
Clinton Needs Texas Latinos to Bolster Her Faltering Candidacy
Texas Latino voters younger than statewide average
Clinton’s Hispanic bedrock develops cracks in Texas
Texas Latino community plays hard to get
February 20, 2008
Latino Coalition Schedules Press Briefing on the Texas Latino Vote and Potential Impact on Texas Primary
Obama in San Antonio: immigration shouldn’t be “political football”
In Dallas, Latinos for Clinton … Obama
Battle for Texas Latino vote challenges conventional wisdom – Some analysts say Clinton is the front-runner, but a new report shows Obama has erased her advantage among Latinos.
Did You Know? Analysts say Hispanics make up about 35 percent to 40 percent of Democratic primary voters but might account for considerably more on March 4 if Texas mirrors the record turnouts in other states.
Border Fence To Bypass Property Of Wealthy Bush Donor – Dallas billionaire Ray L. Hunt
Henry Cisneros Urges Texans to Vote Early for Hillary
February 19, 2008
Obama focuses on Texas Latinos
Hillary and Hispanics in Texas
February 18, 2008
Quintana ready to ride Texas saddle for Obama – New Jersey
Hispanic residents scarce at Clinton rally – Texas
Mayoral races in Irving and Farmers Branch may put immigration policies to the test
February 14, 2008
Presidential Campaigns Snubbing Texas Print? – (not to mention Hispanic blogs)
Clinton Targets Latino Voters In Texas With Spanish Ad
Texas Civil Rights Review – Appeal to Sen. Clinton from Irma Muniz: Free Ramsey
Oklahoma’s crackdown on illegal immigration draws Texas lawmakers’ interest
February 13, 2008
Clinton seeks to lure Valley’s Hispanic voters – Texas
Candidate underlines key Hispanic issues – El Paso
Clinton name is strong with Hispanics in Texas
Obama launches Spanish radio ad in Texas
Obama-Clinton fight brewing for Texas Latinos
February 12, 2008
Rep. Gonzalez endorses Obama; Clinton gains Hispanic support – San Antonio
Illegal immigration tops Irving campaign issues – Texas
Perry says fencing the entire Texas-Mexico border “not the answer”
CNN, Univision Team On Texas Democratic Debate
Latino operative leaps to Obama in Texas – Gilberto Ocanas
February 7, 2008
Clinton, Obama to compete for Texas Hispanic vote
Obama, Clinton turn attention to Houston’s Hispanic vote
February 6, 2008
Texas Town Leader Fights Border Fence, Eagle Pass Mayor, Residents Group Says Federal Government “Abusing Our Liberties”
February 5, 2008
Texas mayor Grace Saenz-Lopez resigns over Shih Tzu
February 4, 2008
Dallas Mayor Sells Dallas to Mexico
January 30, 2008
Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas
January 29, 2008
Farmers Branch asks judge to rule on new house rental ordinance – Texas
Tejano Democrats endorse Sen. Clinton
January 28, 2008
Texas Sen. Leticia Van de Putte to give Democrats’ Spanish State of the Union response
January 23, 2008
Latinas take over at City Hall – San Antonio
January 22, 2008
Youthful wave of Latino activists tackling both past, present issues
Will 2018 produce the first Hispanic governor of Texas? – Rafael Anchía?
January 16, 2008
Did You Know? Texas state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, has landed quite a gig. She will respond in Spanish to President Bush’s Jan. 28 State of the Union address on behalf of Democrats.
January 10, 2008
Garza to Challenge Quintanilla Texas 75th House District
January 4, 2008
Lupe Valdez faces tough race for re-election – Dallas County, Texas
January 2, 2008
Councilman Garcia joins Democratic race for sheriff – Houston
December 10, 2007
Mexican records show political donor hasn’t finished law school – Texas
Interview: U.S. Senate Candidate Rick Noriega on the Issues | Southwest Texas LIVE!
December 6, 2007
Steve Salazar elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors …Councilmember Pauline Medrano elected to HELO board of directors
November 28, 2007
It’s Time Texas Latinos Hold John Cornyn Accountable for His Actions (Latina Lista)
November 6, 2007
Flier appears to be attempt to lower Hispanic turnout – Fort Worth
November 4, 2007
Politiqueras warn candidates can’t win without them – South Texas
October 22, 2007
Recovering Sen. Gallegos hits the big time – Houston
October 18, 2007
State Rep. Puente won’t seek re-election – Texas
October 15, 2007
Court refuses to throw out Farmers Branch lawsuit – Texas
October 8, 2007
Baylor student group joining national effort to register Hispanics to vote – Texas
October 3, 2007
Mayors along the Texas-Mexico border have begun a quiet protest of the federal government’s plans to build a fence along the border: They are refusing to give access to their land. – (awesome)
October 2, 2007
Dora Olivo Announces Run For Re-election To Texas House District 27
September 30, 2007
U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz seeks re-election
September 23, 2007
At Latino politics forum, GOP advised to tone down immigration rhetoric – Texas
Hispanic voters could change Texas politics, experts say
September 15, 2007
Hispanics can feel right at home in the Texas GOP
August 29, 2007
Visiting Mexico City to drum up business for Texas, Gov. Rick Perry criticized the U.S. Congress for failing to make progress on the immigration reform.
August 21, 2007
Oak Point sticks with English-only resolution – Texas (Dallas area)
The border: El Paso in the middle
August 10, 2007
Richardson can bank on El Pasoan’s solid backing
July 15, 2007
Energy, humor propel Texas lawmaker to national stage – Leticia Van de Putte – co-chairing next year’s Democratic National Convention
July 9, 2007
Tony Garza’s experience in Mexico a political asset
Did You Know? In Texas, the 2.1 million registered Latino voters already constitute 22 percent of the states total of 9.6 million
June 24, 2007
Bush’s immigration stance has Midland roots
June 5, 2007
Former Rep. Henry Bonilla withdraws nomination to be OAS ambassador – joining lobbying firm as consultant
May 23, 2007
Ailing Houston Lawmaker, Mario Gallegos, Makes Bed at Capitol to Block Bill
May 22, 2007
Judge halts enforcement of rental ban against illegal immigrants – Farmers Branch, Texas
May 21, 2007
Mary Alice Cisneros making a political name for herself – (elected to San Antonio’s City Council)
May 15, 2007
Study calls for Hispanic youth to act on elections
May 13, 2007
Illegal immigrants lose in Farmers Branch vote
May 3, 2007
Texas Officials: U.S.-Mexico Wall Not Wanted
April 30, 2007
Farmers Branch voting on leases to immigrants
April 29, 2007
Immigration set to boost Texas, Florida Republicans
April 17, 2007
Nelda Martinez chalks up a first in city politics – Corpus Christi
April 16, 2007
Farmers Branch leaders not conceding regrets over immigrant measure
April 4, 2007
State Rep. Anchí clears up his touchback position – Dallas, Texas
Hispanics power slow to be realized at polling places
U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa Keeping the Focus on Access
April 3, 2007
Dallas mayor hopefuls agree on migrant issue
March 29, 2007
Gonzales admits tough position at Houston event
March 28, 2007
Most immigration bills before Legislature likely unconstitutional – Texas
March 19, 2007
Ballots For Anti-Illegal Immigrant Ordinance To Be Bilingual – Farmers Branch, Texas
Presidential hopeful Bill Richardson begins tour for support in Texas
March 18, 2007
Candidates Vying For Hispanic Vote – Port Arthur, Texas
March 6, 2007
Friendswood council downs English language vote – Texas
February 27, 2007
Texas talks tough on illegal immigrants
February 25, 2007
GOP lawmaker, Hispanic caucus at odds – Texas politics
February 16, 2007
Largest business association joins immigration debate – The Texas Association of Business, Hispanic groups agree state has no place in reform, measures
January 26, 2007
Proposed Immigration Bill Denies Kids Citizenship – Texas
January 25, 2007
Dallas Suburb Amends Its Ban on Renting to Illegal Immigrants – Farmers Branch
January 21, 2007
Immigration not just a fed issue – Texas
January 19, 2007
Farmers Branch council revising rental law – Texas
January 18, 2007
Bill would help Mexico fight drug war
January 16, 2007
State Senator Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) filed legislation authorizing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to operate a prison facility in Mexico
January 14, 2007
Rep. Solomon Ortiz: Get troops out of harms way
January 12, 2007
Texas lawmaker needs new liver – Gallegos, who in 1995 became Houston“s first Hispanic state senator – (this AP article doesn’t even mention his first name)
Judge sidelines rent law for immigrants – Farmers Branch, Texas
January 11, 2007
Scandalized councilman, Ben Reyes, opens up to Eyewitness News – Houston
January 8, 2007
Farmers Branch businesses sue city over edict
January 7, 2007
Rein it in: Texas legislators should weigh illegal immigrants economic role ”” and refuse to fall into a culture war
Judge J. Manuel Banales appointed as presiding judge of the Fifth Judicial Administrative District – Texas
January 5, 2007
Rep. Silvestre Reyes – Facts
January 3, 2007
DosCentavos.net: Hate & Fear Will Dominate Texas Lege ‘07
Ex-councilman Ben Reyes freed from halfway house – Houston
Immigration sure to be front-and-center topic – Texas (good overview for the state)
January 2, 2007
Gov. Perry appoints Naranjo as Judge of 419th Judicial District Court – Texas
December 27, 2006
Dallas suburb sued over law banning rentals to illegal immigrants – Farmers Branch
LULAC: Encourage English, Not Make Official Language – Friendswood, Texas
December 21, 2006
Gallego re-elected to lead Hispanic caucus – Texas
December 17, 2006
Bonilla’s biggest mistake: Staying the course – Texas
December 15, 2006
State of shock? – Henry Bonilla loss in Texas
Did You Know? Of the 13 Democrats from Texas in the US House of Representatives six are Hispanics and three are blacks, including two women.
December 14, 2006
How the G.O.P. Got Blindsided in Texas – What does the Democrats’ upset victory in a congressional special election mean for the two parties’ battle for the Hispanic vote in 2008?
Filmmaker learns to worry about politics – Texas
DNC Statement on Ciro Rodriguez Victory
December 13, 2006
Goodbye, Gonzalo – Friends of longtime Austin senator (Gonzalo Barrientos) plan sendoff featuring his beloved Tejano music
Residents question legality of Farmers Branch law – Texas
Rodriguez stuns Bonilla in Texas runoff – Democrats win another seat
December 11, 2006
Bonilla, Rodriguez Campaign for Votes Ahead of Tuesday Texas Runoff
December 7, 2006
Latina Lista: Texas Lawmaker Takes Illegal Immigration Reform to New Lows
Gov. Perry assails some limits on migrants – Texas
