Despite activists, organizations, lawmakers, and his own political party imploring him to do so, Abbott has been reluctant to call a special session to address vaccine mandates citing his executive orders as sufficient.
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United Airlines Ignores Executive Order from Abbott Banning Vaccine Mandates
Months later, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has still refused to call a special session to outlaw the mandates.
Gov. Abbott Says Biden to Blame for National Guard Vaccine Mandate
In a letter to the Department of Defense, Abbott said Texas is not complying with the vaccine mandate, even though records show it being implemented for weeks.
Off to the Races: Texas Candidate Filing Deadline Concludes
Many incumbents find themselves on the defensive, setting the stage for a rousing primary election cycle.
Abbott’s Primary Challengers Respond to Problems in Texas Military Department
Vaccine mandates have come down upon the Texas guardsmen despite Abbott’s own executive order prohibiting them, while Texas is failing to pay guardsmen on time.
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Statewide Races Taking Shape
Part 1 of a three-part series: With just two weeks left before the candidate filing deadline, those vying for various statewide elected positions find themselves in crowded electoral fields.
Gov. Abbott, State Officials Still Won’t Act to Ban Child Mutilation in Texas
The disaster continues.
Matthew McConaughey Announces He Will Not Run for Texas Governor
Comments previously made by the Academy Award-winning actor led many to believe that he would throw his hat in the ring for the governorship.
Abbott Agency Backtracks From CRT Course
After being exposed by gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services withdraws CRT course.
State Agency Imposes Vax-Or-Else Policy
“Employees who fail to comply with this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.”
Is the Third Time the Charm? Beto O’Rourke Announces Run for Governor
After trying his hand in a U.S. Senate race and a brief bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, Robert Francis O’Rourke is now running for governor of Texas.
Gov. Abbott Confirms Texas Building Border Fence
Citizens first exposed the feckless and feigning response to illegal border crossings in July.
Allen West Holds Press Conference With Frontline Doctors on COVID-19 Vaccines
Allen West and America’s Frontline Doctors tout early-intervention COVID-19 treatments over mandated vaccines.
Huffines Campaign Uncovers Critical Race Theory in State Agency
The Texas taxpayer-funded Department of Family and Protective Services has been using critical race theory in its training materials.
Gov. Greg Abbott Absent as Challengers Share Their Visions for Texas
Topics at the first gubernatorial debate included border security, securing the state’s electrical grid, and vaccine mandates.
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Gov. Abbott’s Challengers on Key Issues
Allen West, Chad Prather, and Don Huffines weigh in on key issues during exclusive interviews with Texas Scorecard.
Abbott Order: No Employer Can Compel COVID Vax
Order issued late Monday represents a major shift for the governor.
Huffines Slams Abbott on Border Invasion in Major TV Buy
The campaign says the “aggressive“ media buy will begin in 15 markets across the state.
Texas Governor’s Race Continues to Get National Attention
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R–Kentucky) endorses Don Huffines, candidate for Texas governor.
Allen West Launches Campaign for Texas Governor
“I can no longer sit on the sidelines and see what has happened in these United States of America… and the place that I call home.”
Huffines: Eliminate Property Taxes and Close the Border
Gubernatorial candidate unveils campaign billboards across Texas.
Grassroots Leader Julie McCarty Endorses Huffines for Governor
In a video announcement, the True Texas Project CEO says her endorsement was based on Huffines’ record in office.
Don Huffines Announces Run for Governor
“I am running for governor because I love Texas and am determined to solve the critical problems that have been neglected for too long.”