/tags/lone-star-politics Lone Star Politics en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT /government/2023-08-24/denton-joins-arlington-plano-waco-in-opposing-texas-death-star-bill-calling-it-unconstitutional This week, Denton city leaders joined those from Arlington, Plano, Waco and the International Municipal Lawyers Association to show support for Houston’s request for declaratory relief regarding HB 2127, also known as the “Death Star Bill.” Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT /government/2023-08-24/denton-joins-arlington-plano-waco-in-opposing-texas-death-star-bill-calling-it-unconstitutional Christian McPhate | Denton Record-Chronicle /politics/2023-08-23/averie-bishop-outspoken-as-miss-texas-2022-announces-run-for-state-legislature After criticizing Republican leaders on abortion, guns and race, Bishop will run as a Democrat against Rep. Angie Chen Button in a competitive district in Dallas County. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:03:32 GMT /politics/2023-08-23/averie-bishop-outspoken-as-miss-texas-2022-announces-run-for-state-legislature Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune /news/2023-08-22/can-ken-paxton-be-forced-to-testify-at-his-impeachment-trial Lawyers for the suspended attorney general argue that compelled testimony would violate Paxton’s rights, but House impeachment managers disagree. The issue may be settled shortly after his trial begins. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:48:36 GMT /news/2023-08-22/can-ken-paxton-be-forced-to-testify-at-his-impeachment-trial Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-12-08/former-coaches-security-analysts-and-lawmakers-weigh-in-on-brittney-griners-release Security experts cautioned that the swap potentially sends a message that arresting and jailing Americans on trumped up charges could motivate foreign governments to continue the practice. But Texans who knew Griner as an athlete and student shared their joy over the news. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:29:50 GMT /texas-news/2022-12-08/former-coaches-security-analysts-and-lawmakers-weigh-in-on-brittney-griners-release Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2014-10-03/dallas-da-considering-charges-against-ebola-patient-and-family-he-stayed-with Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins says he’s considering whether to prosecute the Liberian man who brought the Ebola virus to Dallas.Watkins… Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:15:34 GMT /texas-news/2014-10-03/dallas-da-considering-charges-against-ebola-patient-and-family-he-stayed-with Shelley Kofler