By Staff Reports
Dallas, TX –
Snag For Sanctuary Cities Bill
An immigration bill that had flared into one of the most divisive issues of the legislative session has been derailed in the Texas Senate.
The original bill would allow local police to question anyone they detain about their citizenship status. It had already passed the House. A key Senate committee, however, voted Wednesday to eliminate the police enforcement measure that citizens had packed a committee room to testify against.
The so-called "sanctuary cities" bill had been declared an emergency by Gov. Rick Perry and been the center of emotional and racially charged debate.
Key Revenue Bill Bogged Down
Consideration of a "must-pass" revenue bill ground to a halt in the House Wednesday, and a key lawmaker warned that failure to pass the legislation would "guarantee" a special session.
The legislation to raise more money bogged down with hundreds of volatile amendments. Debate was postponed for a day. Republican sources said they'll work to strip most of the amendments.
The regular legislative session ends May 30.
Dallas-based AT&T Ranks Low With Wireless Customers
Dallas-based AT&T has ranked lowest in customer satisfaction on an annual index of the major wireless carriers. T-Mobile, which AT&T is trying to buy, came in second to last.
Online results of the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a four percent drop for both companies. Verizon and Sprint tied for first each getting 72 out of 100.