October 17, 2021
Gov. Abbott’s Challengers on Key Issues
by Brandon Waltens and Sydnie Henry
This week, Texas Scorecard published a series of interviews with three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Republican primary challengers: Allen West, Chad Prather, and Don Huffines. Abbott declined an invitation to appear.
This is where the candidates stood on the issues.
Statewide
Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Stops School District’s COVID Vaccine Mandate
The Texas Supreme Court issued a temporary order to stop local officials from forcing employees to get COVID vaccines.
Texas House Approves Women’s Sports Protections — But Excludes College Women
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Local
Citizen Victory: Unmasked Students Returning to School Without Restrictions
Citizen Lauren Davis fought victoriously against Dallas Independent School District.
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The City of Nazareth became the latest Texas city to pass an ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits.
Federal
Despite Texas Executive Order, Southwest Airlines Sides With Biden on Vaccine Mandates
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US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Protects Heartbeat Act With Temporary Stay
The 5th Circuit overturns the lower court ruling blocking the Texas Heartbeat Act.
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— Lord Acton
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