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March 13, 2022
Lawmaker Asks Abbott to End COVID-Related Emergency Orders
by Brandon Waltens
On March 13, 2020, Gov. Greg Abbott announced at a press conference in the Capitol that he would be declaring a state of emergency over the coronavirus after 39 cases were reported in the state of Texas.
But while the original order was set to expire after 30 days, it has been renewed every month since then. That emergency declaration has been the basis of every COVID-related executive order issued since then.
Statewide
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Local
School Board Member Who Peddles Critical Race Theory Resigns
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School District Scandal Continues With Attempted ‘Hush Money’ and No Action on Superintendent
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Harris County’s Top Election Official Resigns over Primary ‘Fiasco’
Longoria, a Democrat appointed with no prior experience running elections, says her resignation is effective July 1.
School District Refuses to Allow Parental Review of Sexual Violence Seminar
Waller ISD is refusing to provide parents with requested materials for review.
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