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Texas Legislative

Texas Legislative

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 18, 2017

This week, Texas will go into special legislative session in an effort to review and pass legislation that was not passed during the regular session. Governor Greg Abbott has called for the session and highlighted 20 bills, some of which include more...

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Why you should care about Texas legislative session

Why you should care about Texas legislative session

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 18, 2017

Beginning this week, Texas legislators will return for a special legislative session in an attempt to pass legislation that was not enacted during the regular session. This special session was called for by Governor Greg Abbott, who is keying in on bills...

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Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor February 7, 2017

The Texas legislature meets every two years, and the current   85th Texas Legislative session began on Jan. 10 and continues until May 29. During the first 60 days, the legislators cannot pass a bill, so at the moment the bills will be deliberated over...

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Lock and loaded for campus

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor September 1, 2015

As we are roughly a year away from guns being allowed on campus, I would like to take a look back at some of the prominent arguments that were made for concealed guns on campus. Number one: It’s in the Constitution This is somewhat a funny one for...

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In Texas guns prevail

In Texas guns prevail

Amanda Guillen, Editor in Chief June 9, 2015

Face mask on, backpack strapped tight, clothes midnight black. As I sat inside the Prospector office working on my story for the day, I noticed a man frantically pacing up and down the first floor of the Union Building. As I looked at the man outside...

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Recap of the 2015 Texas Legislation session, tuition and immigration bills filed, among others

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

Maria Esquinca contributed to this story. January 2015 not only marked the beginning of the new semester at UTEP, it also marked the beginning of the 84th Texas legislative session, which was set to be a heated one with issues such as education, gun...

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Texas legislation moving to ban powdered alcohol

Texas legislation moving to ban powdered alcohol

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

The idea of bringing “powderitas” to outdoor activities or parties without the added bulk of a bottle might not become a reality as Texas looks to ban powdered alcohol. A bill by state Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, would ban the sale and possession...

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