Texas Republicans have used their control of the state government to push a partisan agenda, culminating in a long-shot legal bid to expel House Democrats and a push to deliver five additional congressional seats to President Trump.
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As Trump Looks to Net Five GOP Seats Through Texas Redistricting, Democrats Grasp for Response
Texas Democrats are criticizing President Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map, fearing it could lead to a gerrymander that could come back to haunt Republicans, and are considering using their limited options to fight back.
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Dan Patrick’s Hemp Ban Deserves Backlash and a Veto
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is trying to ban the sale of all consumable hemp products containing THC, despite the fact that the hemp industry has proved to be a successful multi-billion dollar industry, and drug overdoses have plummeted in the state.
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Ken Paxton Sues Dallas…Again
Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, has criticized Dallas for its intention to enforce Proposition R, which would ban the citation and arrest of citizens carrying less than four ounces of marijuana, while the state has reclassified fentanyl overdoses as “poisonings” and the deaths as “murder” under HB6.
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Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2023 “Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Fort Worth won’t seek reelection
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Fort Worth won’t seek reelection” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a […]
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Paxton trial updates: Paxton’s defense team calls its second witness
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2023 “Paxton trial updates: Paxton’s defense team calls its second witness” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]