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Bobby Cervantes

Bobby Cervantes

staff writer

Bobby Cervantes, an Austin-based reporter for the Houston Chronicle, covered the 2012 presidential election and technology for Politico in Washington, D.C. He has also reported for NBC News, The Texas Tribune, the San Antonio Express-News and the Amarillo Globe-News.

roberto.cervantes@chron.com

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Rafael Anchia
Rafael Anchia
stated on April 20, 2017 a tweet
"How many federal rulings have NOW found intentional discrimination by #Txlege since 2011? 6."
True
By Bobby Cervantes • June 14, 2017
Sylvia Garcia
Sylvia Garcia
stated on January 5, 2017 a press release
Says that in Texas, it’s "already illegal to enter a bathroom to harm someone."
Half-True
By Bobby Cervantes • February 1, 2017
Annie's List
Annie's List
stated on November 30, 2016 a press release
Even "though men comprise 49% of the population, they hold 80% of the lawmaking power in the Legislature (144 of 181 seats)."
True
By Bobby Cervantes • December 6, 2016
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
stated on October 26, 2016 a rally for a Colorado U.S. Senate nominee
"There is long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices."
Mostly False
By Bobby Cervantes • November 23, 2016
Dan Patrick
Dan Patrick
stated on October 17, 2016 a press release titled “Lt. Governor Unveils Faith-Based Initiative on Foster Care Children,”
"Several elected state officials have opened their homes to children in need of loving families."
True
By Bobby Cervantes • October 28, 2016
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
stated on September 21, 2016 a tweet
Says that compared to direct sales by manufacturers, consumers "save avg of $500 per car sold through franchised dealer model."
False
By Bobby Cervantes • October 18, 2016
Paul Bettencourt
Paul Bettencourt
stated on August 24, 2016 a press release
Says a change in law he carried stopped a $100 million tax increase in the Dallas school district.  
True
By Bobby Cervantes • September 23, 2016
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