/tags/rafael-anchia Rafael Anchia en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:40:45 GMT /politics/2023-06-08/texas-death-star-could-kill-a-slew-of-local-laws-heres-how That's no moon: A bill on the governor's desk could eviscerate local control by cities and counties, impacting everything from worker protections to disaster declarations. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:40:45 GMT /politics/2023-06-08/texas-death-star-could-kill-a-slew-of-local-laws-heres-how Andrew Weber /news/2022-10-27/dallas-hospital-shooting-investigation State Rep. Rafael Anchía says he's also requesting an independent investigation into the "failures" by the state Board of Pardons and Paroles to revoke parole for the alleged shooter. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:12:34 GMT /news/2022-10-27/dallas-hospital-shooting-investigation Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2021-12-16/after-governors-veto-parents-now-must-opt-in-for-students-to-learn-about-dating-violence-child Advocates are worried that a last-minute law change means that students who need information about dating violence and child abuse will be the least likely to receive it. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT /news/2021-12-16/after-governors-veto-parents-now-must-opt-in-for-students-to-learn-about-dating-violence-child Eleanor Klibanoff | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2018-07-10/we-still-are-a-blank-canvas-rethinking-dallas-urban-identity-as-the-city-grows Dallas’ web of interstates and highways transformed the city in the 1960s, allowing people and families to prioritize cars and spread out.But recently,… Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:08:33 GMT /texas-news/2018-07-10/we-still-are-a-blank-canvas-rethinking-dallas-urban-identity-as-the-city-grows Courtney Collins /government/2017-08-24/texas-house-map-must-be-redrawn-federal-court-says Parts of the Texas House map must be redrawn ahead of the 2018 elections because lawmakers intentionally discriminated against minorities in crafting… Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:25:49 GMT /government/2017-08-24/texas-house-map-must-be-redrawn-federal-court-says Jim Malewitz, Texas Tribune /texas-news/2017-06-09/my-god-what-have-we-done-two-north-texas-lawmakers-reflect-on-emotional-session The 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature ended dramatically last week, and the drama's not over: Lawmakers will return to Austin next month for a… Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:10:58 GMT /texas-news/2017-06-09/my-god-what-have-we-done-two-north-texas-lawmakers-reflect-on-emotional-session Krystina Martinez, Rick Holter /politics/2017-02-24/on-cps-bathroom-bill-dallas-lawmakers-dont-see-eye-to-eye Two North Texas lawmakers took a break from the legislative session to share a stage in Dallas Friday. Republican Senator Don Huffines and Democratic… Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:10:13 GMT /politics/2017-02-24/on-cps-bathroom-bill-dallas-lawmakers-dont-see-eye-to-eye Christopher Connelly /business/2015-07-22/texas-bullet-train-builder-names-new-ceo Texas Central Partners introduced a new CEO today -- and announced that it’s raised $75 million for its private bullet train. The high speed rail would… Wed, 22 Jul 2015 23:41:23 GMT /business/2015-07-22/texas-bullet-train-builder-names-new-ceo Bill Zeeble /government/2014-04-29/chairman-anchia-weighs-in-as-dallas-charter-review-commission-takes-last-testimony Once every decade, the city of Dallas reviews its charter and recommends changes in the way it governs to voters. Tonight, the Charter Review Commission… Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:44:09 GMT /government/2014-04-29/chairman-anchia-weighs-in-as-dallas-charter-review-commission-takes-last-testimony Shelley Kofler /politics/2013-07-10/pro-choice-lawmakers-lay-foundation-for-court-battle-over-abortion-bill Final approval from the Texas House could come as early as today for a ban on most abortions beyond 20-weeks of pregnancy. After more than 10 hours of… Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:29:21 GMT /politics/2013-07-10/pro-choice-lawmakers-lay-foundation-for-court-battle-over-abortion-bill Shelley Kofler