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May 7, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
We are officially in the home stretch of the legislative session. And despite being placed on the calendar in the House twice, legislation to end child gender mutilation has still not received a vote in the House.
Last Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives was slated to consider Senate Bill 14, which aims to outlaw the practice in Texas. It was postponed after Democrats called a point of order regarding an inaccuracy in the measure’s analysis.
Moments before the bill was delayed, however, chaos erupted as leftist activists began chanting and waving a trans flag in the House gallery. They were kicked out of the gallery, but not before one of member of the mob—a man wearing a dress—exposed himself to lawmakers and other onlookers from the gallery.
Republicans in the House said not to worry, and they moved quickly to fix the error and place the bill back on the calendar for Friday. But on Friday, the bill was again delayed due to a different error in the bill's analysis. It is now expected to be heard this week, though it has not been set on the calendar for Monday or Tuesday.
The main concern among activists is not that the bill will not pass, but that others may be killed in the process. Every time a bill is delayed, it pushes other back as well. And deadlines are on the horizon...
This week...
- The Texas House will return on Monday, May 8, at 10am.
- The Texas Senate will return on Monday, May 8, at 11am.
- Thursday, May 11, is the deadline for House bills to pass the House.
Upcoming Calendars...
Featured
by Sydnie Henry
The Texas House floor vote on a proposed child gender mutilation ban has been delayed once again by a Democrat point of order.
The delay comes following Tuesday’s debacle, where leftist activists staged a protest resulting in the House gallery being cleared and protestors being arrested for assault. On that day, the bill was also sent back to committee due to a procedural error with the bill.
State
State Rep. Bryan Slaton Faces Expulsion After Findings Show ‘Inappropriate Sexual Conduct’ With Staffer
The last time a member of the House was expelled was in 1927.
Texas House Lawmakers Approve Corporate Welfare Expansion
Only 11 Republicans voted against the measure that has been criticized as “picking winners and losers.”
New TV Ad Calls on Speaker Dade Phelan to Move Anti-grooming Legislation
Legislation to prevent drag shows from targeting children has not had a hearing in the House.
Local
Travis County Officials Refuse to Prosecute Leftist Protestors
Following Tuesday’s “transsurrection,” both protestors arrested by DPS have been released without consequence.
Mansfield ISD Teacher Busted in Prostitution Sting
Clarence Hayes is the second Legacy High School educator arrested this year for sex-related crimes.
UT Austin Language Glossary Promotes ‘Wimmin’ In Place of ‘Women’
The university has since scrubbed the document from its website.
Federal
Biden to Send Troops to Border to Help Process Illegal
With Title 42 coming to an end, President Biden has approved sending 1,500 troops to help Border Patrol.
Chicago Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bussed Into the City
Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused Gov. Greg Abbott of attempting to “cause chaos” in the city.
Woke Congressman Kicks off Attempt for Ted Cruz’ Senate Seat
Dallas’ Colin Allred is making a long-shot play to replace U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Quoting...
"All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree."
- James Madison
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