South Texas legislator pleads not guilty to fraud, bribery

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A South Texas legislator has pleaded not guilty to all fraud and bribery-related charges in two federal indictments.
The San Antonio Express-News reports state Sen. Carlos Uresti pleaded not guilty Tuesday night. Uresti attorney Mikal Watts filed a motion waiving the senator’s right to appear in court, scheduled Wednesday in San Antonio.
Uresti was present Wednesday in Austin as Gov. Greg Abbott signed laws meant to improve the Texas foster care system.
Uresti, who