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Texas voters have begun filing criminal complaints against school districts that allegedly engaged in electioneering with taxpayer resources. In today's One Click Survey, we'd like to know what you think the consequences should be.

But first, here is the Texas Minute for Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

– Michael Quinn Sullivan 

80 Illegal Aliens Charged in Riot ... 200 Released by Judge

• Texas authorities have arrested 79 illegal aliens on rioting charges in connection with a March 21 incident where a group rushed National Guardsmen at the border in El Paso. But as Luca Cacciatore reports, a Democrat judge released 200 others who were jailed and awaiting charges.
      
• The riot was caught on video by a reporter from the New York Post. It showed hundreds of illegal border crossers rioting in an attempt to get around the Texas National Guard at the border.
     
• A National Guard source said authorities confiscated knives and shanks from some of those involved in the riot and that at least one alien even attempted to grab a soldier’s firearm during the riot. Several guardsmen were checked into a nearby hospital for minor injuries.

Ken Paxton Opens Investigation Into Boeing Parts Supplier

• Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into one of Boeing’s parts supplier following issues with certain aircraft parts. Will Biagini reports that the company has been told it will need to disclose its employee demographics before and after a race-based employment practice was put in place.
   
• Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. must provide information regarding the aft pressure bulkhead, which helps maintain pressurization in an airplane during flight. 
     
• “The potential risks associated with certain airplane models are deeply concerning and potentially life-threatening to Texans,” said Paxton.

Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats

• During Texas’ 88th regular legislative session, legislation was filed in the Texas Senate to ban ownership of Texas’ agricultural land, mineral interests, and timber from citizens, companies, or governmental entities designated by the federal government as threats to national security. It passed the Senate but never received a hearing in the House.
      
• Amelia McKenzie asked the candidates participating in the May 28 runoff their thoughts on the proposal.
      
• "It is truly shocking this common sense national security measure was not passed in the last state legislative session, but that failure further serves as a reason why we must elect new, unwavering conservative leaders to better serve Texas." - Helen Kerwin, House District 58

📺 Today at Noon: COME & TAKE IT 

• At noon today, Sara Gonzales takes a fresh look at the acquittal of Attorney General Ken Paxton and what it means for Texas. Find her show and others at TexasScorecard.com.

ANALYSIS: Rick Perry’s Dwindling Influence 

• Once an imposing figure in state politics, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is watching his stature wane as he works to cash in on his remaining political currency. Daniel Greer examines how the former presidential candidate has recently endorsed causes and candidates often at odds with the conservative base.
       
• Perry’s most high-profile endorsement this cycle is backing the embattled Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan. This puts Perry at odds with his former boss, President Donald Trump, who backed Phelan’s opponent. This endorsement, which looks like a play to advance his gambling contract, highlights the growing divide between Perry and the conservative base.

Gender Identity Assignment at Houston High School Sparks Concerns

• As gender ideology continues to spread into Texas government schools, Emily Medeiros reports that a Houston-area high school has come under fire for a psychology assignment dedicated to promoting transgenderism. 
      
• Students at Santa Fe High School enrolled in a dual-credit college-level psychology course were given an assignment using an online tool called the “Genderbread Person” in which students were asked to analyze aspects of gender. Students said they were also asked to submit a paper in which they "identify" their gender and "what we’re sexually and romantically attracted to."
     
• “I’m looking at it with our State Board of Education members and to me it sure looks like they’re advocating for something that’s illegal.” – State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston)
      
• Santa Fe ISD shifted blame for the assignment onto the College of the Mainland, which was responsible for the students' coursework.

RELATED NEWS

• A town hall will be sponsored tonight by "Granbury Concerned Citizens" to educate local taxpayers about the bond’s impact on their property taxes. 

Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager

• Despite criticism in Dallas for his handling of crime, homelessness, and police oversight, T.C Broadnax has been offered the position of city manager in Austin. Adam Cahn reports that Broadnax has been candid about his support of the leftwing political agenda known as "diversity, equity, and inclusion."
     
• Broadnax is expected to receive a severance package from Dallas of more than $400,000.

Today In History

On April 2, 1792, Congress passed the Coinage Act, which created the U.S. Mint and authorized the production of gold, silver, and copper coins.

Quote-Unquote

"I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity under the name of funding is but swindling futurity on a large scale."

– Thomas Jefferson​

ONE CLICK SURVEY

Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed civil suits against nearly a dozen school districts for their illegal electioneering during the 2024 primary season because the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals blocked his office's ability to prosecute such cases. Since then, voters have begun filing criminal complaints with their local district attorneys.

What should happen to school districts found to have illegally engaged in electioneering?

Once you’ve clicked an answer, reply to this email with any thoughts you’d like to share!