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Here is the Texas Minute for Monday, March 4, 2024.
– Michael Quinn Sullivan
Abbott Downplays VP Speculation... By Announcing for 4th Term Gov. Greg Abbott is tamping down speculation that he may join President Donald Trump as his running mate, saying he plans on running for re-election. Brandon Waltens has the details [[link removed]].
Trump himself fueled the speculation in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News last week. The president said he was on his shortlist of candidates for vice president.
“Obviously, it’s very nice to say, but I think you all know that my focus is entirely on the state of Texas,” said Abbott [[link removed]], adding that he would be seeking re-election to a fourth term in 2026.
Should Abbott run for and win another four years as governor, he would surpass Rick Perry’s record-breaking 14 years in office. Leaked Audio: Superintendent Instructs Faculty on Whom to Vote For A leaked audio recording has revealed Huffman Independent School District’s superintendent urging school administrators to support all 16 anti-school choice Republicans in the GOP primary. Luca Cacciatore reports [[link removed]] the audio was given to Texas Scorecard by someone who was in the meeting.
In the audio, Superintendent Benny Soileau can be heard railing [[link removed]] against Gov. Greg Abbott before urging administrators to vote for the Republicans who helped Democrats kill Abbott's education reform agenda. He ordered district staff to create the list and distribute it.
Shockingly, Soileau can be heard admitting [[link removed]] that the district has verged close to the line of electioneering in the past when it “had a cause like this that was that important.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton has already sued a half-dozen school districts for illegally electioneering with taxpayer resources. Late Friday, Paxton's office announced [[link removed]] a lawsuit against Huffman ISD for illegal electioneering.Related News Citizens Pursue Criminal Complaint Against Denton ISD Voters have submitted affidavits to Denton County District Attorney Paul Johnson that describe what they see as criminal election interference by Denton Independent School District officials. Erin Anderson has the story [[link removed]]. New Show...
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Aquatics League Lets Boys Compete Against Girls The North Austin Aquatics League has updated its handbook to allow children to choose with which sex they want to compete. Emily Medieros reports [[link removed]] the changes will mean boys can choose to compete against girls.
The NAAL changed the terms in accordance with the USA swimming policy to address so-called "gender diverse" athletes.
The USA Swimming Policy also recommends that a gender-confused athlete should be allowed to use the locker rooms, changing facilities, and restrooms that are consistent with their gender identity.
“NAAL has chosen to ignore fairness and safety for its female competitors to appease a tiny yet vocal minority of ideologues. So-called gender diversity has no basis in fact or reality, yet has wide-ranging negative implications for the future of girls’ opportunities in sport.” – Michelle Evans [[link removed]], Independent Women’s Network Houston Makes Progress on Deal with Firefighters
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the city's Professional Firefighters Association have reached a tentative agreement to end the city’s 8-year labor dispute with the group. Charles Blain breaks down the history [[link removed]].
The Greater Houston Partnership has estimated that the back pay to the firefighters could be as high as $500 million. Reportedly, both parties have made compromises to reach the agreement, but details have not yet been made public. Today In History
On March 4, 1789, the government in the United States began under the Constitution.
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"Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
– Daniel Webster
Number of the Day
4,543
Number of words in the U.S. Constitution (including the signatures) as it took effect on March 4, 1789. With the 27 amendments, it runs 7,591 words in length.
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ONE CLICK SURVEY
Following news that Mitch McConnell will be retiring from the U.S. Senate later this year, John Cornyn announced [[link removed]] last week that he is running to be the next majority leader.
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John Cornyn - R
(202) 224-2934
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Ted Cruz - R
(202) 224-5922
Governor of Texas [[link removed]]
Greg Abbott - R
(512) 463-2000
Lt. Governor [[link removed]]
Dan Patrick - R
(512) 463-0001
Attorney General [[link removed]]
Ken Paxton – R
(512) 463-2100
Comptroller [[link removed]]
Glenn Hegar – R
(512) 463-4600
Land Commissioner [[link removed]]
Dawn Buckingham – R
(512) 463-5001
Commissioner of Agriculture [[link removed]]
Sid Miller – R
(512) 463-7476
Railroad Commissioners [[link removed]]
Wayne Christian – R
Christi Craddick – R
Jim Wright – R
(512) 463-7158
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Congressional Switchboard (202) 225-3121
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Speaker of the Texas House
Dade Phelan (R)
(512) 463-1000
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