July 11, 2021
As Special Session Kicks Off, Border Security Bills Get Filed
by Jeramy Kitchen
The first called special session began Thursday, July 8. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the agenda for the special session, which listed 11 items on the call, just 24 hours earlier.
One of the items on the call is border security.
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Statewide
Texas Republicans Set for Second Shot at Election Reforms
House Democrats still threatening to block a vote on election security legislation.
Texans, Lawmakers Implore Gov. Abbott to Protect Children From Mutilation Operations
So far, the governor has remained silent on the issue.
Texas Economy Falls Behind Florida and California
From non-farm job growth to lower taxpayer burdens, Florida leads.
Local
Antifa Targets Home of Austin City Manager
No Austin City Council member, the mayor, nor any local news station appear to have commented or reported on the incident.
Fort Worth Spends More and More on Equity and Excellence Department
“The money being used to play to the radical leftist crowd should be used to benefit the children of the district rather than playing politics.”
Federal
Biden’s IRS Halts Attack on Texas Christian Group After National Backlash
“We are grateful the IRS changed course to bring its decision into line with the Constitution and its own regulations.”
Texans Blast Biden’s ‘Door-to-Door’ COVID Vaccine Plan
Gov. Abbott silent on president proposing coming to Texans’ homes to push the coronavirus vaccine.
Quoting...
"The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time."
— Thomas Jefferson
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