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Texas Releases Progress Report on 2020 Election Audit
Few surprises found in Phase 1 of the state’s “full forensic audit” of the November 2020 presidential election.
Texas Republicans ‘Doubling Down’ on Local Elections
Texans can expect city and school board races to become more openly partisan.
Not So Hot? Abbott’s COVID Line Rings Hollow
Despite Abbott’s characterization that he “created a hotline for employees to report illegal vaccine mandates in Texas,” the number just goes to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Gov. Greg Abbott Appoints Evan Young to Texas Supreme Court
Evan Young is the third lawyer in a row from Baker Botts to get an Abbott appointment to the state’s high court.
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Texas Gov. Appoints John Scott as Secretary of State
Abbott says Scott’s expertise “will enhance his oversight and leadership over the biggest and most thorough election audit in the country.”
Policy Group to Lawmakers: Give Texans ‘Immediate’ Property Tax Relief
The plan now under consideration in the Texas House does not lower property taxes immediately or provide for long term reductions.
Abbott Adds Higher Education Spending to Special Session Agenda
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked Abbott to add tuition revenue bonds to the special session call.
Lawmakers Running Out of Time to Lower Texans’ Property Taxes
House committee finally moves property tax relief bills, 23 days into the 30-day special session.
Abbott Adds Voter Fraud Fix to Special Session, Phelan Defiant
Grassroots pressure puts restoring higher penalties for illegal voting on the Texas Legislature’s agenda.
With 3 Weeks Left, Texas House Moves a Step Closer to Property Tax Relief
Three bills to lower school property taxes have finally moved in the House.
Texas Launches ‘Forensic Audit’ of 2020 Election
The first four counties being audited are Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Collin.
AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuits Against Texas School Districts Implementing COVID Mandates
Paxton has filed seven lawsuits against school districts he says violated state law and executive orders by implementing mask and vaccine mandates.
How Texas Plans to Postpone Primaries if Redistricting Is Delayed
Lawmakers passed a plan to reschedule 2022 primary elections depending on when new district maps are approved.
Dan Patrick Calls for Youth Sports Bill to Be Added to Future Special Session Agenda
“The Senate has passed that bill four times, and it has failed in the House. … We will pass it again.”
Senate Quickly Considers Legislation That Will Provide Some Actual Property Tax Relief
With the Texas property tax burden increasing, property owners still hope to get actual relief out of the ongoing special session.
Texas Supreme Court Keeps Ban on Local Mask Mandates in Place
Courts in Bexar and Dallas counties had previously issued temporary restraining orders against Abbott’s prohibition on mask mandates.
ELECTION RESULTS: Jake Ellzey Wins Special Runoff for North Texas Congressional Seat
Ellzey’s win sets up another special election to fill his Texas House District 10 seat.
Texas Senate Passes Election Integrity Bill
State Sen. Bryan Hughes says his bill “makes it easy to vote and hard to cheat.”
Texas AG Arrests Voter Fraud Suspect in Victoria
The alleged vote harvester is charged with multiple felony election fraud crimes related to a 2018 local contest.
Deadline Looms for Abbott to Consider Bills
Sunday, June 20th marks the last day the Governor can consider bills passed in the 87th Legislative Session.
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs to Step Down
Hughs’ resignation is effective the final day of the legislative session.
Legislative Priorities Tracker
An updated listing of where Republican and Democrat priorities are in the Texas Legislature.
Bovard: Leaked Docs Show Obama FTC Gave Google Its Monopoly
Leaked documents from the FTC’s 2012 investigation of Google show exactly what is wrong with the state of American antitrust enforcement.
Abbott and Patrick Butt Heads Over Solution to High Electrical Pricing
“As a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and former Attorney General, I agree with the position of the PUC Chair about his inability to take the action you requested.” — Gov. Greg Abbott