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November 26, 2023
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
The lawmaker who led the impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced he will not be seeking re-election.
State Rep. Andrew Murr (R–Junction) was first elected to the Texas House in 2014 representing House District 53. The district includes the counties of Bandera, Crane, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Medina, Menard, Pecos, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, and Upton.
This session Murr chaired the House General Investigating Committee, which brought the impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.
Murr’s record led him to be censured by two county parties in his district for his role in the rushed impeachment process, as well as for his vote for House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), who appointed Democrats to key committee chairmanships in the Texas House.
They also highlighted his votes against school choice and for state interference in the political party process.
Last week, Murr said he would leave the legislature following the conclusion of his current term.
“By the end of my term, I will have spent a decade of my life diligently and thoughtfully representing every person in my district, including those who cannot vote or did not vote for me, and I humbly thank all of you for allowing me to serve,” said Murr. “The saddle is ready for the next person to ride point for us in Austin.”
Murr had already gained a primary challenge from Wes Virdell, who was endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Featured
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Texas has pushed to send taxpayer dollars to an education group that pushes leftwing propaganda on children as young as four.
Allred, a Democrat seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for his Senate seat, requested and secured $1 million in funding for a Dallas-based nonprofit organization called Big Thought.
State
State Board of Education Approves Balanced Textbooks for Texas Students
The Republican-dominated State Board of Education demanded science textbooks say pregnant woman instead of pregnant person.
Democrat County Judges Urge Biden Administration to Intervene Against New Border Security Legislation
The local officials claim the new legislation violates the federal government’s jurisdiction over immigration law.
Parents Say Texas Needs an Inspector General for Public Education, Now
Texas Education 911 says one more victim and one more day is not acceptable. “Protecting children is a mandate.”
Local
Protect Our Children: Event in Llano County Fights Pornography in Libraries
Llano County is currently in a lawsuit against local residents who want to return explicit books to the children’s section of the local library.
Dallas Police Response Times Slow
Staff shortages within the department are resulting in longer response times.
Celina School District Administrator Charged with Soliciting a Prostitute
Celina ISD says Assistant Superintendent Russell McDaniel is no longer employed with the district.
Federal
Texas State University to Host 2024 Presidential Debate
Texas State will be the first university in the state to host a presidential debate.
Former ICE Director Promises ‘Biggest Deportation Operation’ Under Trump
Tom Homan says there will be consequences for illegal border crossers under another Trump administration.
Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump for President
The endorsement comes over a year since Trump announced his plans to seek a second term.
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