October 03, 2021
Abbott Adds Voter Fraud Fix to Special Session, Phelan Defiant
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.
Statewide
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Local
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SPECIAL RUNOFF RESULTS: Harrison Wins Texas House Seat
Republican Brian Harrison won Tuesday’s special runoff election to represent Texas House District 10.
Austin Local Officials ‘Renew Their Commitment’ to Killing Babies
Austin officials are now joining the mob in demanding legal extermination of children—and using citizens’ money to perform it.
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— Ronald Reagan
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