STATE NEWS

At the Texas Capitol, victims of sexual harassment must fend for themselves

Interviews with more than two dozen current and former lawmakers and legislative aides indicate sexual harassment regularly goes unchecked at the Texas Capitol. And sexual harassment policies rely on officials with little incentive or authority to enforce them, particularly in cases of harassment by lawmakers.

By ALEXA URA, MORGAN SMITH, JOLIE MCCULLOUGH and EDGAR WALTERS, The Texas Tribune
Posted 11/14/17

Disgust overwhelmed her when she felt his tongue on her hand. A Capitol staffer, she had been at a large party celebrating the end of a legislative session a few years ago ...

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