September 05, 2021

Second Special Session Ends Early With Some Priorities Incomplete [[link removed]]

by Jeramy Kitchen

Thursday night marked the early conclusion of the second called special legislative session.

Putting an end to what seemed like an endless stalemate between Republican and Democrat lawmakers on issues like election integrity, banning critical race theory, social media censorship, the session concluded with many of the issues on Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda addressed, with some notable exceptions.

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Statewide State Officials Still Won’t Say Chemically Castrating a Child is Abuse [[link removed]]

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services finally responded to a letter from State Rep. Bryan Slaton by avoiding the issue and punting responsibility to yet another official.

Texas Bill Enabling Reviews, Audits of Election Issues on Hold for Now [[link removed]]

The bill provided a civil remedy for specific election irregularities to be researched, documented, and resolved.

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Local SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Harrison, Wray Head to Runoff for Texas House Seat [[link removed]]

A special election to fill the vacant state legislative seat in HD 10 is headed to a runoff between two Republicans, former Trump administration official Brian Harrison and former State Rep. John Wray.

Citizens Win Petition Lawsuit Against Austin City Officials [[link removed]]

The Texas Supreme Court rebuked the Austin City Council for attempting to distort a citizen-proposed city law proposing to restore adequate officer staffing and other reforms to APD.

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Federal US Supreme Court Allows Pro-Life Heartbeat Act to Take Effect [[link removed]]

A recently passed Texas pro-life law has already been defended by the nation’s highest court and could save countless lives every day in the Lone Star State.

Chris Putnam to Challenge US Rep. Kay Granger Again in 2022 [[link removed]]

Former Colleyville City Councilman Chris Putnam will again challenge 25-year incumbent Congresswoman Kay Granger in 2022.

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