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November 13, 2022
Voters Approve More Than $12 Billion in School Bonds
by Darrell Frost
On Tuesday, voters in 38 school districts across Texas approved more than $12 billion in school bonds, bringing the state’s school debt to $125.4 billion. These amounts don’t include the interest school districts must pay until the bonds are retired.
Statewide
Pro-parent Momentum Slows in Texas School Board Races
A second wave of wins didn’t materialize for most of the pro-family candidates on the November ballot.
State Board of Education Members Attend Critical Race Theory Conference
Although seemingly innocuous, “equity” is commonly associated with critical race theory.
Border Crisis Produces Disturbing Trend in Texas
A possible Romanian trafficking ring is discovered in Texas.
The Texas House’s 15 Incoming Republican Freshman
Will this new Republican majority represent the priorities of grassroots conservatives?
Local
Breaking Down the GOP’s Performance in South Texas
Republicans made a historic push to win voters in the RGV. They won a few key races but came short of their goal.
Democrat Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Squeaks Out a Win
Hidalgo’s win likely means that power structure will remain intact for now.
Pro-family Candidates Lose in Round Rock School District
None of the five pro-family slate candidates defeated the incumbents.
Tim O’Hare Wins Race to Become New Tarrant County Judge
Former Tarrant County GOP Chairman Tim O’Hare has defeated Democrat Deborah Peoples to become the next county judge.
Federal
Texas Federal Judge Halts Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
“We are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone.”
All Eyes Are On Arizona
The fate of Texas’ border crisis could hinge on what happens out west.
Don Huffines: Kari Lake Will Be a Special Governor
The former state senator has high hopes for the Arizona gubernatorial candidate.
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