September 19, 2021
Property Tax Relief Among Patrick‘s Priorities for Third Special Session
by Jeramy Kitchen
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his priority legislation going into the third called special legislative session, which begins on Monday, September 20.
His listed priorities include providing for property tax relief, addressing the shortfall in the unemployment fund, youth sports protections, redistricting, and regulations on restraints for dogs.
Statewide
State Rep. Paddie Censured by Harrison County GOP
The Harrison County Republican Party Executive Committee censured State Rep. Chris Paddie (R–Marshall) by a vote of 9-1.
Matt Krause Enters Race for Attorney General
State Rep. Matt Krause (R–Haslet) announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general.
Local
School Board Blocked Citizens From Entering Public Meeting—Then Raised Their Taxes
The school board—while blocking citizens from the room—voted to raise property taxes on citizens.
Citizens Win: Allen Rolls Back Spending, Taxes
Conservatives convince Allen City Council to spend less and adopt a “no new revenue” property tax rate.
Federal
Local Texas Officials Resist Biden Vaccine Mandate
While some local officials are fighting for “local control” to oppress citizens with mask mandates, others are doing their job and defending Texans’ individual freedoms from COVID–19 vaccine mandates.
Gov. Abbott Blames Federal Government for Texas Border Crisis
With more than 10,000 illegal aliens flooding across the border in Del Rio alone, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is deflecting blame towards the federal government.
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