The most vocal lawmaker against the Alamo Cenotaph relocation says the governor has not replied to his multiple letters.
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Abbott Slowly Loosens Grip, Announces Third Phase of Reopening
As the number of unemployed Texans due to the crisis continues to climb, calls to reopen Texas continue to get louder and more urgent.
New Concerns Raised Over Company Tasked With Contact Tracing
State Rep. Steve Toth warns Abbott of “damning” HIPAA medical privacy concerns with MTX Group.
Can Texans Count on Leaders to End the Riots?
Trump: “America needs creation, not destruction; cooperation, not contempt; security, not anarchy; healing, not hatred; justice, not chaos.”
First Lawmaker Calls for Special Session to Review Disaster Declarations
Though the Texas Legislature is scheduled to reconvene in January of 2021, State Rep. Mike Lang (R–Granbury) is the first lawmaker to tell Abbott we can’t wait that long.
Contact Tracing: Here’s What We Know So Far
While the tech giants say user privacy is central to the design, the reality is far more concerning.
Texas Senator Warns Abbott: Contact Tracing Could Permanently Stain Legacy
“In the COVID-19 scenario, contact tracing is technically wrong, financially wrong, and morally wrong.”
Asked to Trim Spending by 5 Percent, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Pledges Double
“While Texas might just be reopening, we will feel the economic impact of this pandemic for a long while.”
Could Republican National Convention Come to Texas?
While North Carolina dithers, some states—including Texas—are trying to attract a relocated Republican convention.
As Bars Prepare to Open Doors Again, Future Still Uncertain
The president of the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance shares his thoughts on the impact of coronavirus closures ahead of their phased reopening.