August 29, 2021

ANALYSIS: Beware the Meaningless Penalties [[link removed]]

by Michael Quinn Sullivan

Despite grassroots activists’ growing frustration, Republicans in the Texas House appear unwilling to break their fragile alliance with the Democrats. Speaker Dade Phelan and his top lieutenants are considering minor wrist-slaps for quorum-breakers rather than the actual penalties – such as those promoted by the Republican Party of Texas.

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Statewide No One Will Call It A Coup [[link removed]]

It appears several former top employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton were more concerned with furthering their own political career than getting at the truth

Are Vaccine Mandates Coming for Texans? [[link removed]]

With the news rapidly unfolding and vaccine mandates quickly sweeping across the nation, Texas lawmakers have the opportunity right now to protect Texans.

Gov. Abbott Refuses to Address Employer Vaccine Mandates [[link removed]]

In response to calls to prevent private businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Abbott stated, “Private businesses don’t need government running their business.”

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Local ‘We Have a Crisis Down on This Border’ [[link removed]]

While Gov. Greg Abbott dawdles, a neighboring county sends law enforcement to help with the open border.

Citizen Group Sues Austin Officials for Not Enforcing Citizen-Approved Law [[link removed]]

A citizen group has filed a lawsuit against Austin for not fully implementing a public camping law approved by voters.

Lab Results Show Allen West’s Wife Not Intoxicated When Arrested [[link removed]]

Test results show Angela West wasn’t intoxicated when she was arrested by the Dallas Police Department for DWI.

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