Good morning, 

Voting in Texas’ primary elections runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. around the state today.

Here is today's Texas Minute.

– Michael Quinn Sullivan 

Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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• We are proud to be the only news source in Texas to have endorsed Donald Trump for re-election.
      
• No race in 2020 is more important in Texas than re-electing President Donald Trump.
I’ve already cast my ballot to re-elect Donald Trump, and I encourage you to do the same. Of course, the president isn’t the only race on the ballot. You can view all of our endorsements on our website.
     
• The Empower Texans Formation Fellowship is accepting applications through March 20, 2020. This is a comprehensive paid fellowship program designed for conservative Texans under the age of 25 with an interest in public policy, conservative activism, political accountability, and Texas history. Get all the details and apply on our website.
        
• Ahead of tomorrow’s election, our friends at Direct Action Texas have “established toll-free lines for reporting election administration issues, including potential fraud.” For English dial 877-267-VOTE (8683), or to speak with someone in Spanish, call 877-385-VOTA (8682).
       
• Residents in south Dallas are pleading with their police chief and the city council to make their community safe again. Robert Montoya reports on a community gathering held amid staggering increases in the city’s property tax bills for homeowners and allegations the city doesn’t prioritize safety in the area.
     
• In a new commentary, Joel Starnes writes about an effort that would see Keller join the ranks of Texas cities declaring themselves sanctuaries for the unborn by banning the abortion industry.
        
• “Cities are within their constitutional rights to self-governance—and within the scope of current U.S. Supreme Court abortion jurisprudence—to adopt such an ordinance.” – Joel Starnes

• Late last week President Donald Trump once again nominated U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence. Brandon Waltens writes that this is the second time the president has offered the position to the Texas congressman.
       
• Jacob Asmussen visited with Ashley Haden about the remarkable journey she and her family have made with their daughter, Elise – who was born with severe brain damage, is deaf and blind, and has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
       
• “I want to see our Christians make the most of the life they’ve been given, to not just sit around and gripe and complain about all of the important issues facing us, but let’s actually do something. Life is too short to waste time.” – Ashley Haden