Andrew Schneider

3 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Andrew Schneider

One of the most noteworthy bills that died at the end of the Texas legislative session would have required people to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in the state. Senate Bill 16, a priority measure for Republicans, passed the state Senate on a party-line vote, but never made it to the floor of the House of Representatives for consideration before the regular session ended Monday.

3 weeks ago | kwbu.org | Andrew Schneider

The Trump administration gave notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday that it is withdrawing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroonians in the United States, effective Aug. 4. That could mean deportation for thousands of Texas residents. Texas hosts the second-largest community in the U.S. of people from the West African nation of Cameroon.

3 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Andrew Schneider

The Trump administration gave notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday that it is withdrawing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroonians in the United States, effective Aug. 4. That could mean deportation for thousands of Texas residents. Texas hosts the second-largest community in the U.S. of people from the West African nation of Cameroon.

3 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Andrew Schneider

A former Afghan National Army soldier in the process of applying for asylum in the U.S. was arrested last month by federal immigration agents at his Houston-area home, according to his attorney, who said the man and most of his family are being threatened with deportation. "He has eight kids. Two of those kids were born in the U.S. during the last four years," said immigration attorney Ali Zakaria, who declined to provide his client's name, citing safety concerns.

4 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Andrew Schneider

A bill that would restrict Texas land sales to people connected with the governments of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia is heading for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. If he signs the measure into law, it could lead to a swift legal challenge. Senate Bill 17 is the second attempt by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) to pass a measure restricting the ability of some foreign-born residents to rent or purchase land in Texas. Her previous bill passed the Senate in 2023 but did not pass the House.