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Texas GOP’s Controversial Voting Bills Advance In Special Session

David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio (TPR)

Posted on July 12, 2021 · After an all night hearing over the weekend, lawmakers advanced a controversial package of voting restrictions. It’s the second push on the measures — Democrats had walked out before a previous vote.

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Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi Wins Texas GOP Chair Election

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 12, 2021 · The State Republican Executive Committee met Sunday to pick a successor for Allen West, the chairman who resigned last month after a drama-filled tenure and is now running for governor.

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School Finance Reform Bill Passes Texas Senate, But Faces Obstacles In The House

HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 7, 2019 · The bill passed in the upper chamber would cost $4 billion over the next two years and provide $5,000 annual pay raises for full-time classroom teachers and librarians.

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Despite NRA’s Hard Line On Guns, Some Conservatives Are Rethinking The Issue

PBS NewsHour

Posted on February 23, 2018 · “I’m kind of confused about the Republican Party,” said Terre Kroeger, a Republican and NRA member from Maumee, Ohio “There’s the old party, the new one, and the Trump one”

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WATCH: With Focus On Guns, Trump Warns Conservatives Not To Be ‘Complacent’ In 2018

Jessica Taylor, NPR

Posted on February 23, 2018 · In his address at the formerly libertarian-leaning annual conference, President Trump reiterated his earlier calls to arm some school personnel after the mass shooting at a Florida high school

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With Brady At CPAC, Constituents Prepare For “Empty Chair” Town Hall

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 24, 2017 · Montgomery County residents will hold a Saturday morning forum in Conroe, to discuss issues ranging from the Affordable Care Act to education. Congressman Kevin Brady, invited to be the keynote speaker, is in Washington, D.C.

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Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke three months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The poll found that 46% of Texans were in favor of the incumbent Gov. Abbott -- a seven-point lead ahead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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Woman shot by Dallas Police after opening fire at Dallas Love Field

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 25, 2022 · The shooting occurred at about 11 a.m. after the alleged shooter exited a bathroom shortly after being dropped off at the airport.

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Voting, abortion and guns: Some of the issues Texas Democrats are zooming in on ahead of November

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 18, 2022 · Democrats in Texas feel they have a real chance of winning several big elections in November, including the governor’s race. But delegates want stronger, more cohesive messaging.

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