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Congressman Lloyd Doggett

Representing the 35th District of Texas

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September 1, 2017 In The News

Questions about immigration status are “still off the table” for San Antonio police after a federal judge blocked most of the new Texas “sanctuary cities” law set to take effect Friday, Police Chief William McManus said Thursday.

August 21, 2017 In The News

Hundreds of demonstrators, galvanized by the violence that turned fatal in Virginia one week ago, took to Austin City Hall on Saturday to promote a message of love and unity.

August 11, 2017 In The News

Debbie Hernandez meets with a group of her neighbors once a week to talk about ways to reduce crime in her neighborhood. She formed a Nextdoor page to connect neighbors and report incidents, and she’s met with officials to talk about cleaning up the roads and highways near Lackland Air Force Base.

August 6, 2017 In The News

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A group of Texas Democratic congressmen want more details about preliminary plans to build a section of President Donald Trump's proposed border wall through a federal wildlife refuge, saying such a move could do serious damage to the environment.

August 6, 2017 In The News

Texas State University’s Joe Falocco, an associate professor in the Department of English, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities grant in support of his “Teaching Shakespeare’s Plays” project.

August 3, 2017 In The News

Texas has long been a leader in energy production, which puts our politicians in a unique position when it comes to climate change.

While politicians need to protect one of their state's booming industries, they also must balance the fact that at least some of the energy Texas produces is harming the environment.

July 31, 2017 In The News

Congressional Democrats are starting to push back against conservative influence groups that are rallying around tax reform with a public relations blitz.

July 28, 2017 In The News
Members of Congress from Texas react to the Senate health care vote: “As long as there is breath in my body, I will be fighting for the working men and women of this country that are being hurt by Obamacare. And I believe it will be repealed. The democratic process is a long process. ... But after all the chest-beating, after all the proud victory laps of the left, I believe this Congress will come back, and in time we will honor our promise.” —U.S.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas
July 27, 2017 In The News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision Wednesday to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military caught key Texas lawmakers by surprise, and drew sharply divergent views.

Rep. Mac Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services committee, had no idea the decision was coming.

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