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An international agreement being considered by the Biden administration would give the World Health Organization "unprecedented" power over Americans. In today's One Click Survey, we ask your opinion of that proposal.

Here is the Texas Minute for Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

– Michael Quinn Sullivan

Texas GOP Passes New Rule Blocking Democrat Influence in Primaries

The Republican Party of Texas has officially approved new rules closing the party’s primaries from Democrat influence. Brandon Waltens reports [[link removed]] the action comes two months after 73 percent of primary voters approved a ballot proposition in support of closed primaries.

The new rules require voters to register their affiliation with the party to vote in the 2026 primary election.

Earlier this year, new attention was placed on the issue after an internal memo from then-presidential hopeful Nikki Haley’s campaign revealed that her staff believed Democrat support in open primary states like Texas could boost her chances. Abraham George Elected to Lead Texas GOP The Republican Party of Texas has chosen a new leader [[link removed]]. Delegates to the party’s convention selected former Collin County GOP Chairman Abraham George. He secured the nomination after several rounds of voting.

Former chairman Matt Rinaldi announced last fall he would not seek re-election, eventually endorsing George out of a multi-candidate field. George received 54 percent of the vote during the GOP biennial convention.

“I am humbled and honored to have received the support of thousands of my fellow Republicans and be elected as chairman of the Republican Party of Texas,” said Abraham George [[link removed]]. “I look forward to uniting with every single Republican in our state and working towards our shared objective: electing Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and every other Republican on the ballot this November.” Texas Sues Ticketmaster Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, for thwarting competition within the live entertainment industry through monopolization. Will Biagini has the story [[link removed]].

Live Entertainment Inc. was formed in 2010 through the merger of two major ticketing companies, leading to its domination of ticket sales, advertising, and concert production.

More than half of the states in the union have joined the Texas lawsuit, asserting that Ticketmaster took advantage of concert-goers through price hikes, exorbitant fees, and reduced choices. Dallas ISD Sought Advice From LGBT Clinic Newly revealed documents show that the Dallas Independent School District sought the advice of a sexual identities clinic on how to help gender-confused students “transition.” Emily Medeiros reports [[link removed]] on the findings of a recent investigation conducted by The Dallas Express.

The investigation found internal communications between Dallas ISD’s coordinator of support services for LGBTQ youth, Mahoganie Gaston, and the transgender education and advocacy associate for the Resource Center. The Resource Center is a Dallas-based LGBT clinic that offers cross-sex hormones and reference letters for gender-mutilative surgeries.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Dallas ISD published a resource guide advising children on how to change genders. The document has since been locked and is only available by request. ANALYSIS: Vegas Casts Lots With Primary Runoff Spending

Special interest casino gambling promoters are spending big to protect incumbents who have carried their water in the Texas legislature. Daniel Greer has analyzed their giving [[link removed]].

According to campaign finance reports filed last week, the Sands PAC donated nearly $650,000 in a mixture of races, including returning incumbents, failed candidates, and those taking part in primary runoff elections. Meanwhile, the “Texas Defense” PAC has been created and funded by Miriam Adelson, the owner of Sands Casino, with a multi-million dollar budget.

The crony casino interests want lawmakers to grant exclusive monopolies for state-protect gambling sites, with taxpayers footing the bill. Today In History

On May 28, 1924, the U.S. Congress created the Border Patrol. Originally part of the Department of Labor, the Border Patrol is now under the Department of Homeland Security.

Number of the Day

19,357

The number of U.S. Border Patrol agents, as of 2022.

[Source: Customs and Border Protection [[link removed]]]

Quote-Unquote

"A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation."

– Ronald Reagan​

ONE CLICK SURVEY

A proposed "Pandemic Agreement" from the World Health Organization being considered by the Biden administration would give the international entity the authroity to dictate policy to the states in the event of another "pandemic." It is being opposed by Gov. Greg Abbott [[link removed]] and 23 other Republican governors.

Should the WHO be given more power over federal and state policies during a medical emergency?

YES; the world is so interconnected we need more safeguards. [[link removed]]

... or ...

NO; we should not sacrifice our sovereignty for a "crisis." [[link removed]]

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John Cornyn - R

(202) 224-2934

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Greg Abbott - R

(512) 463-2000

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Dan Patrick - R

(512) 463-0001

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Ken Paxton – R

(512) 463-2100

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Glenn Hegar – R

(512) 463-4600

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Dawn Buckingham – R

(512) 463-5001

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Sid Miller – R

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Dade Phelan (R)

(512) 463-1000

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