Paxton has filed seven lawsuits against school districts he says violated state law and executive orders by implementing mask and vaccine mandates.
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Fallon Wins GOP Congressional Nomination
Party activists selected the Republican state senator to be the likely successor to former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe.
Abbott to Fill Vacancy After Paul Green Announces Retirement from Texas Supreme Court
It has become common practice in recent years for justices to retire during the middle of their terms in order to trigger a gubernatorial appointment.
State Orders Public Schools to Reopen, Masks Required
Students over the age of 10 will be required to wear masks, in accordance with the executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Will Dan Patrick Oppose Abbott Mask Mandate?
When Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo moved to impose a mask mandate not unlike the executive order recently implemented by Abbott, Patrick was one of the first to criticize her.
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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.”
Texas Supreme Court Denies Democrats’ Vote-by-Mail Expansion Scheme
Justices agree lack of immunity to the coronavirus is not a “disability” that qualifies voters to cast mail ballots.
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.”
Ratcliffe Confirmed to Intelligence Post, Creating Vacant Congressional Seat
The confirmation came on a 49-44 party-line vote from the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Democrat Mail Ballot Expansion Plans For Now
While the Texas Supreme Court has not ruled on the merit of the case, oral arguments are scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Toth to Abbott: Will You Allow Healthy People to Go Back to Work Immediately?
“Why can’t we truly reopen Texas? With a death rate from COVID-19 proving to be this low, how can we not?”
While Abbott Lags, Other Governors Lead
At yesterday’s press conference, Abbott revealed he would continue to allow Sylvester Turner and other local officials—many of them Democrats—to call the shots in Texas.
Gov. Abbott Gives Golf Thumbs-Down … Or Does He?
Amid confusion, some courses are closing while others remain open during coronavirus shutdowns.
Austin Judge Blocks Abortion Ban During Coronavirus Emergency
The ban on nonessential procedures was designed to save medical resources for those fighting the Chinese coronavirus.
No Abortions During Coronavirus Crisis, Says Texas Attorney General
Many unborn lives will be saved as a result of a recent executive order.
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Texas House to Investigate Bonnen’s Backroom Deal
A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m.
Paxton Joins Suit Against Dallas Sick Leave Ordinance
Legislation to pre-empt the implementation of similar ordinances was killed by State Rep. Dade Phelan (R–Beaumont) earlier this year.
Kenny Marchant Announces Retirement
“It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas.”
Ratcliffe to Remain in Congress
“I do not wish for a national security and intelligence debate surrounding my confirmation, however untrue, to become a purely political and partisan issue.”
Conroe ISD Considering New Bond Package
Board discusses another bond after the last one was voted down.
Zerwas Leaving the Legislature
Due to his liberal voting record, Zerwas earned a career “F” rating on the Fiscal Responsibility Index.
John Davis Enters Race for Montgomery County Commissioner
Davis is to run in the 2020 Republican Primary to replace retiring Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Meador.
Royce West Enters Growing Democrat Field for Senate
West is the latest entry in the Democrat race against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Campaign Finance Reports: Freedom Caucus
How much did the Texas Freedom Caucus raise after the legislative session?
Republican Challenger Outraises Dallas Democrat
“I’m overwhelmed by the response my candidacy has received from our community.”