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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
3 Voter Fraud Suspects Arrested in Central Texas
The attorney general’s office reports 234 currently active election fraud investigations.
Crowd of Candidates Race to Fill Seat Left by U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
Susan Wright, the late congressman’s widow, is a front-runner.
Abbott Says Announcement on Ending COVID Mandates Coming ‘Pretty Soon’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in September. Will Texas follow suit?
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ELECTION RESULTS: Spiller, Carter Advance to Runoff for Texas House Seat
House District 68 residents will remain unrepresented until voters choose a runoff winner.
Cain Asks AG Paxton for Guidance on Capitol Closure
Additionally, Cain asked Paxton whether lawmakers were constitutionally required to vote and debate physically and in-person.
Texas Set for Final Vote on Controversial Sex Ed Curriculum
Citizens have one more opportunity to voice concerns to the State Board of Education.
Sales Tax Revenue Down Again as Texas Faces Budget Deficit
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that “October sales tax collections from all major economic sectors declined significantly from year-ago levels.”
Texas Social Worker Charged With 134 Election Fraud Felonies
“Registering citizens to vote or to obtain mail ballots without their consent is illegal.”
Dade Phelan Declares Victory in Texas House Speaker Race
A political staffer-turned-politician, Phelan has represented the southeast Texas-based House District 21 in the Texas House since 2014.
Allen West: No Backroom Speaker Selection
“Any candidate who emerges from a guarded, smoke-filled room will end in embarrassment.”
All 7 Paxton Accusers Have Been Terminated, Placed on Leave, or Resigned
Earlier this month, seven of Paxton’s top aides signed their names to a letter to the AG office’s director of human resources, accusing Paxton of illegal behavior.
Trey Martinez Fischer Becomes Second Democrat to Announce Speaker Run
Though several Republican members are rumored to be eyeing the position, none have officially filed as of yet.
Democrat Senfronia Thompson First to File for Speaker of Texas House
Staunchly pro-abortion, Thompson is currently the chair of the Public Health Committee, where she killed legislation in 2019 to ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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A Second Shutdown? Abbott Closes Bars, Other Businesses
The announcement comes just one day after Texas’ Governor announced a “temporary pause” on further phases of reopening.
TABC Shuts Down Texas Bars for Violating Reopening Guidelines
Twelve bars had their permits pulled over the weekend in “Operation Safe Open.”
Lawmakers on Abbott Mask Order: ‘Tyranny, Plain and Simple’
“The Governor needs to stop playing games.”
Legislator: ‘We Don’t Need A King in the Governor’s Mansion‘
Another lawmaker calls it “another example“ of Gov. Abbott‘s “government overreach.”
Cities Want Power to Jail Maskless Texans
Want Gov. Abbott to let them enforce “face covering” regulations.
Trump to Resume Campaign Rallies
Trump has not held a campaign rally since his March 2 event in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Potential Penalties Coming for Tax-Hiking Cities and Counties?
Two lawmakers say they are exploring legislation to penalize taxing entities that take advantage of the coronavirus to raise taxes without voter approval.
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.
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.
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.”