Month: January 2017

Rep. Cain Files Bill to Protect Public Employees Reporting Sanctuary City Policies

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Rep. Cain Files Bill to Protect Public Employees Reporting Sanctuary City Policies On Monday January 30, Representative Briscoe Cain filed HB 1344, a bill designed to protect police officers who attempt to enforce immigration laws in sanctuary cities- municipalities that openly defy Federal immigration law. This bill comes in anticipation of Governor Abbott’s State of …

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Rep. Cain Files First Bill to Codify Government Transparency Lawsuit Victory

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  Rep. Cain Files First Bill to Codify Government Transparency Lawsuit Victory   On Thursday January 12, Representative Briscoe Cain filed HB 1004, officially repealing a long-standing prohibition on the use of legislative video in political campaigns.  Prior to a successful lawsuit filed by Cain, it was illegal under Texas law for political candidates and …

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