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June 18, 2023
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Texas GOP Condemns House Impeachment Of Paxton
By a vote of 53 to 11, the State Republican Executive Committee – the elected body governing the Republican Party of Texas – issued a strong rebuke on Saturday of the Texas House's impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Their resolution noted that House members had only “48 hours before the impeachment vote was called and taken” to consider the charges after the secretive investigation was revealed. Further, they denounced the lack of due process by noting that the House General Investigating Committee did not consider – or even seek out –any “rebuttal evidence or testimony” from Paxton.
In concluding their resolution, the SREC called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate to dismiss the impeachment and allow Paxton "to promptly resume his duties."
The Senate has not established a timetable for the impeachment proceedings.
Featured
Gov. Greg Abbott indicated he could veto a large number of bills if no compromise is reached between the House and Senate on property tax relief, leading to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accusing Abbott of threatening to "destroy the work" of the legislature.
“As we get closer and closer to this Sunday, all of these bills that have yet to be signed face the possibility, if not the probability, that they’re going to be vetoed,” said Abbott.
Abbott made his comments during a bill signing ceremony ahead of Sunday, June 18—the last day he can sign bills into law or veto them.
“In a ploy to apparently get his way, Governor Abbott suggests he is threatening to destroy the work of the entire 88th Legislative Session – hundreds of thousands of hours by lawmakers doing the work the people sent us to do,” responded Patrick on Twitter.
There were 4,550 pieces of legislation passed by the Texas House and Senate and sent to the governor as part of the 88th Session of the Legislature.
As of last night, Gov. Abbott had vetoed 47 pieces of legislation and signed 889. Abbott vetoed 58 measures in 2019.
As for the most vetoes ever by a Texas governor, that would go to Rick Perry. On June 17, 2001, then-Gov. Perry vetoed 78 pieces of legislation in the so-called 'Father's Day Massacre,' for a total of 83 in that session.
State
Texas Governor Buses Illegal Aliens to Los Angeles
As Texas continues to be overwhelmed by record numbers of illegal border crossers, Gov. Greg Abbott continues sending them out of Texas.
Texas Military Claims LGBT Event Was Unauthorized
Officials at Camp Mabry say unnamed service members created an event without authorization.
Aggies Hire NY Times ‘Diversity’ Advocate To Head Journalism Program
State law will soon ban DEI offices in universities, but state universities can still continue hiring DEI proponents.
Local
Six Flags Arlington Now Requiring Attendees of Explicit Drag Show to be 18+
After heavy backlash from pro-family activists, Six Flags Arlington has added an age requirement to attend their sexually charged drag shows.
Tarrant County Hires New Elections Administrator
Chief Deputy County Clerk Clint Ludwig was the unanimous choice.
Frisco Police Fire School Resource Officer, Arrest Him for Sexual Assault of a Student
Kendal Augustus is charged with three second-degree felonies punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
Federal
US Congressman Condemns Fellow Republicans for Failing to Secure the Border
A lawsuit filed against three human smugglers has U.S. Rep. Chip Roy chastising fellow Republican Congress members for failing to close the border and protect human lives.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Slams FBI Deputy Director Over the Biden-Ukraine Bribery Scheme
Cruz called the deputy director “disgraceful” for refusing to answer his questions as to whether Biden received $5 million as a bribe payout from a Ukrainian businessman.
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"Tomorrow will be better as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life."
- Walt Disney
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