May 30 2021
Abbott Talks Potential Special Session
by Brandon Waltens
After Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for a special session in June to address conservative priorities killed in the Texas House, Gov. Greg Abbott is reiterating that only he can call a special session.
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Statewide
Abbott’s Primary Opponents Weigh in on Potential Special Session
Don Huffines and Chad Prather agree that a special session is needed to pass conservative priorities.
Legislative Session to Conclude With No Emergency Powers Reform
When the clock struck midnight on Saturday, it all but sealed the fate of the last remaining bill relating to emergency powers reform.
Local
Democrat Austin Officials Considering Raising Taxes Yet Again
As citizens struggle, city officials want to take more money.
Dallas County Officials Spar Over New Election Administrator’s Performance
Democrats blast Michael Scarpello, while Republicans say the county needs to “let him fix the mess that Toni Pippins-Poole left.”
Federal
Analysis: Border Has Gotten Worse
The situation along the Texas-Mexico border has “gotten worse” – that’s the assessment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after meeting with local law enforcement officials in Laredo.
Runoff Election Date Set for Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Two Republicans, the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright’s widow Susan Wright and State Rep. Jake Ellzey, are competing in the runoff.
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- Winston Churchill
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