October 03, 2021

Abbott Adds Voter Fraud Fix to Special Session, Phelan Defiant [[link removed]]

by Erin Anderson

Responding to calls from Texans irate over the Legislature “decriminalizing” voter fraud—in a bill intended to increase voting integrity—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has added “increasing penalties for illegal voting” to the agenda for the ongoing third special session.

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was quick to endorse the move, House Speaker Dade Phelan responded Thursday night via Twitter that he did not intend to “re-litigate” the legislation.

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Statewide Texas National Guard Assisting in Illegal Border Crossings? [[link removed]]

A county judge visiting Texas’ southern border alleges the Texas National Guard is being used to “aid and abet illegal border crossings,” providing pictures to back up their claims.

First Look at Proposed Texas House Redistricting Maps [[link removed]]

While the proposed maps look to shore up Republican support in the state going into the next biennium, they don’t come without a few interesting potential matchups.

‘Lower Taxes, Better Texas’ Plan Eliminates Property Tax by 2033 [[link removed]]Plan’s creators say Texans will never experience the peace of mind that comes with owning their home until property taxes are eliminated. Explainer: Texas’ New Social Media Censorship Protections Law [[link removed]]

The state Legislature approved legislation that takes a unique approach to prevent social media and email censorship.

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Local Citizens React: Austin Police No Longer Sending Officers for Numerous 911 Calls [[link removed]]

“Defund the police” fallout continues for citizens in Texas’ capital city: police officers now won’t come to respond to your “non-emergency” calls.

Dallas Officials Trying to Hide Unedited Angela West Arrest Video [[link removed]]

Dallas police’s arrest of the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen West has become another battleground for transparency in local government.

SPECIAL RUNOFF RESULTS: Harrison Wins Texas House Seat [[link removed]]

Republican Brian Harrison won Tuesday’s special runoff election to represent Texas House District 10.

Austin Local Officials ‘Renew Their Commitment’ to Killing Babies [[link removed]]

Austin officials are now joining the mob in demanding legal extermination of children—and using citizens’ money to perform it.

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