President Biden names Dallas prosecutor Damien Diggs first Black U.S. attorney for East Texas, leading office responsible for federal law enforcement from Plano to Beaumont, including Jasper, where notorious racial murder took place, reports.
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Pot poll: 82% of Texans support legalizing medical marijuana, new poll finds. has the story. #txlege #medicalmarijuana #marijuanalaws
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In '21, #txlege gave retired teachers a '13th check,' a one-time payment of $2,400 - as they haven't had a cost of living increase in their pension checks in decades
Both chambers' base budgets have a Rider 21 saying they intend to provide 'benefit enhancement' for retirees 1/3
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Gov. Greg Abbott typically touts ways he’s trying to make Texas the most attractive place for outsiders to come. But Job One for his new border czar is making Texas the “least desirable place” for #migrant crossings. & have the story. #txlege #borderpolicy
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott taps former Border Patrol agent as state’s new border czar dallasnews.com/news/politics/
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Trump faces new potential problem as NY grand jury opens probe of porn star hush money
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The Texas Senate has proposed $3 billion in property tax relief. But that program, the homestead exemption, would provide no relief to renters -- roughly 40% of Texas households that are more likely to be non-white and lower income. #txlege
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ICYMI: Texas Department of Public Safety stops enforcing handgun age limits for young adults after federal court order
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"Between 1992 and 2021, the commission received only 31 complaints against lobbyists. Complaints, including their outcome, are private if a violation is technical or minor."
A look into the lobbying world by
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Texas allows unlimited spending on meals, doesn't require lobbyists to name who they wine and dine in most circumstances and doesn't ban the revolving door.
Here are five ways state lobbying laws keep they money flowing and the public in the dark. dallasnews.com/news/politics/ #txlege
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Renters will get no relief under tax breaks proposed by state leaders this year, despite making up 40% of Texas households.
Renters are more likely to be lower income and non-white than homeowners, according to 's stellar analysis.
dallasnews.com/news/politics/ #txlege
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What's up with expanding legal gambling in Texas with casinos & digital #sportsgambling? takes a deep dive into the power politics at play & 3 reasons the push may fail again despite having more momentum than ever, #txlege #Gambling #casinos
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And they're off! 2024 presidential campaign opens with the only declared candidate, #DonaldTrump, says at 1st rallies he has ‘unfinished business;’ later says in interview that #TyreNichols beating was 'horrible' and shouldn't have happened. #Campaign2024
Updates: America on edge as Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death. Stay tuned for additional updates on the latest national news and coverage of Dallas demonstrations at . #TyreNichols #Memphis #policebrutality
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Criticism flying from all sides on border policies: President Joe #Biden’s new immigration approach draws bipartisan condemnation as Dems voice fresh and fervent opposition to some policies,
reports. #border #migrants #immigration #txlege
Texas DPS stops enforcing handgun age limits for young adults Following a 2022 federal court decision. The federal judge had found the #SecondAmendment doesn't specify an age limit & protects adults under 21.
has the story. #txlege #guns #2A
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Raising ire of Lt Gov Dan Patrick, ex-Texas legislator who now reps Irving-based firms #Vistra Corp & #TXUEnergy & others is testing a state law meant to crack down on the revolving door between Legislature and #lobbying firms, writes. #txlege
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I’m outside the Dallas Police Department where protestors are expected to gather after the 6 p.m. release of body-cam footage showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died of his injuries three days later. Stay with us for coverage tonight.
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Is your Atmos gas bill shockingly high? Here’s how you can challenge your meter reading
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Texas AG 's office has filed an amicus brief treading lightly in the federal suit of TX secessionist group Texas Nationalist Movement vs Facebook (Meta). "Texas takes no view on the merits of this suit or Plaintiffs’ underlying speech." #txlege
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Hello North Texas followers. I want to talk about the soaring costs of renting in the D-FW. Wanna share your story? DMs are open.
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Texas Senate Special Committee on Redistricting begins meeting next week. Four days of hearings in a row starting Wed., Jan. 25. #txlege
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Lashing out anew against “the oppression of high taxes,” Texas uses his inaugural address to promise the largest property tax cut in state history, writes.
#txlege #TexasInauguration #propertytaxes #taxcuts #TexasTaxes #taxes
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What did Texans learn from their newly re-sworn governor?
Here are 7 takeaways from about Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaugural speech.
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A deeper look at what’s ahead for after today’s swearing in: Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaugural speech signal a stay-at-home political future? explores. #txlege #GregAbbott #TexasInaguration
Patriot Mobile, which describes itself as “America’s only Christian conservative wireless provider,” says Grapevine police in North Texas ‘took a knee’ in rejecting gift, reports. #txlege #PatriotMobile
Inauguration speeches over, tons of Texas exceptionalism, with only a brief reference to “school safety” and the Uvalde massacre
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In inauguration speech, calls for (unspecified) mandatory sentences for those who commit crimes with guns and people who illegally transport migrants across the border. #txlege
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As decries drug cartels in his inauguration address, state officials are opening applications for more medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, reports. #txlege #TexasDrugs #medicalmarijuana #TexasDPS #cannabis
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"Our schools are about education, not indoctrination," says in his address. Complete coverage to come from , & at .
#txlege #TexasInauguration #GregAbbott #txed #diversity #education #TexasSchools
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.@GregAbbott_TX now laying out an agenda for his third term as Governor.
Meanwhile, a rather loud plane flying overhead is displaying the banner “we want a vote on Texit.”
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. now laying out an agenda for his third term as Governor.
Meanwhile, a rather loud plane flying overhead is displaying the banner “we want a vote on Texit.”
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Here we go: Watch Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sworn in for third term
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During his inaugural address, Lt. Gov. just now said he will raise the property tax homestead exemption to $70,000. That's higher than he had previously promised ($60k-$65k). #txlege
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Texas has just completed the oath of office. His third four-year term is now officially underway.
#txlege #TexasInauguration #GregAbbott
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Texas Lt. Gov. running down a list of policy priorities (and, yes, strengthening the Texas power grid did make his list). has the latest.
#txlege #SchoolChoice #txed #TexasSchools #education #TexasPowerGrid #TeacherPay
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Patrick says he and @GregAbbott_TX are all in on "school choice."
He emphasizes that people in rural Texas are behind the change.
Patrick also says teachers will get another raise.
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Pastor Weaver thanks & for enacting abortion restrictions. "We pray that all leaders continue to fight the battle for life so that a baby can rest well under the protection of its mama's womb," he said.
#txlege #abortion #Roe #GregAbbott #TexasInauguration
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Pastor Randy Weaver of Lone Star Cowboy Church, who is giving the invocation, says Texans have spoken and put their trust and confidence in @GregAbbott_TX and @DanPatrick to lead the state.
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Inauguration preview in Texas: Will Texas Republican develop a signature achievement during third term? explores ahead of Tuesday’s inaugural in Austin. #txlege #GregAbbott #txgop #TexasLegislature #TexasInauguration
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