Laredo Times

South Texas jury convicts Louisiana man for smuggling 52 in trailer following HSI, federal partner, investigation

By Press Release | May 13, 2022

A south Texas federal jury convicted a Louisiana man Wednesday for conspiring to transport and transporting 52 noncitizens within the United States, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from U.S. Laredo Border Patrol Sector.

From Austin News

HB 547 UIL Equal Access Bill passes Texas House on second reading

By Press Release | 3 years ago

The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill. If this bill is passed, it would allow home-schooled students to be able to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities within their local public school if their district allows it.

From Lone Star Standard

TPPF, Every Texan joint statement: Chapter 313 business tax breaks 'not necessary'

By Press Release | 3 years ago

The Texas Public Policy Foundation and Every Texan released a joint statement regarding legislation to extend the Chapter 313 program of school property tax abatements.