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Elections

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 7, 2023 · A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections.

Tags city of houston elections in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott harris county Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

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Texas Senate’s priority bills on higher ed would end tenure, diversity policies

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 13, 2023 · The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.

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State lawmakers continue to file bills aimed squarely at elections administrators

Posted on March 9, 2023 · The latest bills filed in Austin would return management of elections to elected officials, but only in counties with populations greater than a million.

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Lawmakers want to change Texas constitution to tighten bail restrictions

Toluwani Osibamowo, KERA

Posted on March 8, 2023 · This November, Texas voters could decide whether judges can deny bail for certain violent and sexual offenders.

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