Ted Cruz phone home.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was issued a bizarre challenge on Tuesday night when a constituent asked him if he would be willing to take a DNA test to prove he’s human.Appearing stunned by the inquiry, Cruz awkwardly laughed off the question before offering a canned political response.“One of the great things about our democratic system is that we can treat each other with respect and civility,” Cruz said.RELATED: Ted Cruz through the years 9 PHOTOS Ted Cruz through the years, with family See Gallery Ted Cruz through the years, with family UNITED STATES - MARCH 21: Ted Cruz (R) Texas (Photo By Douglas Graham/Roll Call) U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz arrives for a luncheon near the state Republican convention, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Ron T. Ennis/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT via Getty Images) U.S. Senate candidate candidate Ted Cruz and his wife, Heidi, wave to delegates after he spoke on the final day of the … [Read more...] about Texas woman asks that Ted Cruz take a DNA test ‘to prove’ he’s ‘human’
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Lou Diamond Phillips pleads guilty to drunk driving in Texas
SINTON, Texas (AP) — Actor Lou Diamond Phillips has been banned from drinking alcohol for two years after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Texas. Phillips was also sentenced to two years of probation during a court appearance Wednesday near Corpus Christi, where he grew up. Phillips must abide by other conditions, such as completing a DWI education program. The Philippines-born actor had traveled from his home in California for a speaking engagement in November when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Police said an officer suspected the 56-year-old Phillips had been drinking when he stopped to ask the officer for directions. He later apologized for his actions, saying “it will never happen again.” Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. … [Read more...] about Lou Diamond Phillips pleads guilty to drunk driving in Texas
Texas woman sentenced 5 years for voting while on probation
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas woman was sentenced to five years in prison for voting in the 2016 presidential election when she was ineligible because she was on probation.Crystal Mason, 43, will appeal the punishment handed down this past week in Fort Worth, according to her attorney. Mason is a former tax preparer who was previously convicted in 2012 on charges related to inflating refunds for clients.She testified that she didn’t know people convicted of felonies can’t vote until they complete their sentence, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. She told the newspaper last year following her indictment that she had gone to vote at her mother’s encouragement and wasn’t told when released from federal prison that she could not cast a ballot.Mason’s illegal voting case was prosecuted in Tarrant County, the same place where a Mexican national last year was sentenced to eight years in prison over illegal voting. Voting illegally in Texas is a … [Read more...] about Texas woman sentenced 5 years for voting while on probation
Texas governor plays role in historic meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BANGALORE, India (KTRK) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for more than an hour, discussing several topics including national security, the oil and gas industry, and Hurricane Harvey."I was anticipating him shaking my hand, being cordial, saying, 'Thank you for being here, we appreciate Texas energy, have a nice day,'" the governor said. PM Modi has been in office for four years. This was the first time he had met with a U.S. governor.Governor Abbott said he and the prime minister sat side by side, while Mrs. Abbott, a senior U.S. diplomat and the governor's deputy chief of staff sat on a nearby couch. A translator was also present. There were three other people in the room, but the governor said he didn't know who they were.Gov. Abbot said their conversation began with talk of Houston."It began with him expressing his concern about Hurricane Harvey and its effect but also the gratitude that he had for Texans doing such a great job of helping … [Read more...] about Texas governor plays role in historic meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Texas lawyer’s $100M suit says online critic’s Nazi label got him fired
Home Daily News Texas lawyer's $100M suit says online critic's… Trials & Litigation By Debra Cassens Weiss Posted April 3, 2018, 1:14 pm CDT Texas lawyer Jason Van Dyke has filed a $100 million suit against an online critic who allegedly called the lawyer a Nazi and white supremacist. Van Dyke’s suit says he was fired on March 27 from the Plano law firm Karlseng, LeBlanc & Rich because of website posts by the critic, Thomas Christopher Retzlaff, Texas Lawyer reports. Van Dyke claims Retzlaff’s conduct amounted to libel and tortious interference with contract. Van Dyke’s suit also claims Retzlaff made “frivolous” allegations in a grievance filed against Van Dyke with the State Bar of Texas in December 2017. The disciplinary complaint against Van Dyke was initially dismissed, but reinstated last month by the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, according to the lawsuit Retzlaff said in the grievance that Van Dyke had been threatening Retzlaff and … [Read more...] about Texas lawyer’s $100M suit says online critic’s Nazi label got him fired