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Texans Can Use Precious Metals in Everyday Transactions Under New Law
Supporters argue that the measure aligns with constitutional principles and offers Texans an alternative to fiat currency.
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
The stated basis for Gov. Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3 suffers a setback.
‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ Proposal Signed into Law
The new law includes provisions to protect physical activity time in schools and require warning labels on foods containing certain additives.
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Abbott to Add Abortion Pill Ban To Special Session
The group argues that while mailing or administering abortion pills in Texas is already illegal, enforcement tools are lacking—particularly when it comes to out-of-state actors.
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Patrick Endorses Paxton in GOP AG Runoff
As the runoff begins for the GOP nomination in the attorney general race, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has endorsed incumbent Ken Paxton for re-election. “I am endorsing Ken Paxton in the run-off race for Attorney General," said Patrick in a news release. “He has challenged...
Texas Republicans Overwhelmingly Want Constitutional Amendment to Defend Human Life
With a massacre currently unfolding in the state—more than 53,000 Texans were killed through abortions in 2020—nearly 2 million Republican voters clearly spoke this week what they want state lawmakers to do. In Tuesday’s statewide primary election, GOP voters approved...
Majority of Republican Voters Support Eliminating Property Taxes
During this week’s primary election, over 75 percent of Republican voters in Texas voted in support of a ballot proposition focused on eliminating property taxes. The issue was included as one of 10 propositions where Republican voters could select “Yes” if they...
GOP Voters Energized in Rio Grande Valley
As voting for the Texas primaries has wrapped up, the eyes of the nation at large are on the Rio Grande Valley. Many observers expect 2022 to be a big year for Republicans and the GOP, predicting to see the party build on its 2020 inroads with Hispanic voters and...
Wayne Christian Forced Into Runoff for Railroad Commissioner
The Texas railroad commissioner election is rarely an attention-grabbing race. But this year, incumbent Commissioner Wayne Christian will face oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner in the May 24 runoff election. Stogner gained notoriety and public attention by posing,...
Texas Republican Voters Overwhelmingly Approve 10 Statewide Propositions
Amid a slew of candidate races in Tuesday’s statewide primary election, Republican voters across Texas also decided on 10 important propositions—belief statements that will help guide the party for the upcoming state legislative session. The propositions reveal...
Runoffs Begin in State Legislature Races
Of the 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives, 16 are headed back to the voters on May 24 for runoff elections, after none of the candidates managed to surpass 50 percent of the vote. Of the 31 seats in the Texas state Senate, one is headed back to the polls...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Heads to Runoff
UPDATED March 2. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was forced into a runoff with George P. Bush in Tuesday’s four-way primary election to become the Republican nominee in November. Paxton finished first with 43 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results...
Texas Land Commissioner Primary Election Heads to Runoff Contest
Amid a slew of important races in Tuesday’s statewide primary election, two Republican candidates will face off to determine the GOP nominee for Texas Land Commissioner. Former State Sen. Dawn Buckingham was the top vote-getter in the Tuesday Republican primary...