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The Texan reports about what's happening in Texas politics and policy with focused coverage of the news that matters most to you and your pocketbook. thetexan.news Austin, TX Joined April 2019-
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.@club4growth dropped a mailer in #HD21 w/ a photoshopped image of @DadePhelan with @SpeakerPelosi. #txlege
New: 165 @UTAustin faculty have added their name to an Open Letter to @JCHartzell #txlege “As president of the University, you have claimed a strong commitment to free speech. We urgently call on you to make good on that commitment, which these times so desperately require.”…
On today's Daily Rundown podcast, @RobLauciusTX covers: 🔺The pro-Palestine protests at @UTAustin continuing into Thursday 🔺@HarrisCountyDAO turning over investigations into @LinaHidalgoTX staffers to @TXAG 🔺@TexasGOP working to close its primary buzzsprout.com/2037132/149633…
.@TXAG Whistleblower case update: The OAG asked the @SupremeCourt_TX for a 30-day extension to file briefs on the merits of the case from May 6 to June 5. #txlege The request lists 10 other cases, engagement in which is causing delay. Filing: documentcloud.org/documents/2462…
For five years, The Texan has faithfully reported the facts. But here’s a clip of what it would look like if we didn’t. See the full interview with @KonniBurton — in context — and a behind-the-scenes look at our office on Monday.
The @USChamber and @txbiz launched a legal challenge against a new rule banning noncompete agreements issued by the Federal Trade Commission. The Longview Chamber of Commerce in Texas is also part of the lawsuit. thetexan.news/federal/u-s-ch…
In a case involving a former student of @SMU who claims the university breached its contract with students in shutting down in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Supreme Court ruled he cannot sue retroactively. thetexan.news/issues/educati…
.@KenPaxtonTX and pornography website “Chaturbate” have reached settlement following Paxton’s lawsuit and the pornography website implementing an age verification. #txlege
Response from Northeast Tarrant Republican Club’s Dave Gebhart on this debate about debates (the prospective moderator to whom Lowe objected):
“We have the resources, we just seem to lack the compassion to address the issue,” @CarlOShermanTX said at a @TPCA_org conference as advocacy groups join a lawsuit against the state from a felon who suffered stroke symptoms in his hot cell. thetexan.news/issues/crimina…
.@TheFIREorg has sent a letter to @JCHartzell in response to this weeks @UTAustin protests. "Simply put, yesterday’s show of force in response to a peaceful gathering and the dozens of arrests of peaceful protesters, and at least one journalist, make clear UT Austin has…
🎧 On our Weekly Roundup podcast, the team discusses @JoeBiden signing the foreign aid and TikTok divestment bills, an El Paso grand jury indicting 141 over the March border riot, the pro-Palestine protest at @UTAustin, and more. thetexan.news/podcast/the-we…
Former @TexasGOP chairman @jamesdickey backs @GarciaForTXGOP in this chair race:
Former @TexasGOP chairman @jamesdickey backs @GarciaForTXGOP in this chair race:
In today’s edition of From the Editor’s Desk, senior editor @McKenzieDiLullo introduces a new team member, shares “quotables” from the office, and previews impending fifth-year anniversary celebrations. Subscribe to read now ⬇️ thetexan.news/newsletters/th…
Hey y’all! Be sure to give our new @TheTexanNews team member @MaryEliseCos a follow! #txlege ⤵️
Hey y’all! Be sure to give our new @TheTexanNews team member @MaryEliseCos a follow! #txlege ⤵️
From the Editor’s Desk: A new reporter, the almond wars, and Christmas thetexan.news/newsletters/th… via @TheTexanNews
.@SupremeCourt_TX decision - #txlege did not violate the constitutional bar on retroactive law by granting universities immunity from liability over operational decisions made during #COVID. In this case, breaching the student agreement to hold in person classes.
New statement from @txbiz on joining the @USChamber who are challenging the new FTC rule that would ban employer noncompete agreements. “We stand firm in our commitment to safeguarding the interests of businesses and employees alike, and the FTC’s recent power grab threatens to…
Hogan's lawsuit claimed that since he registered for on-campus in-person classes, SMU’s move to online instruction constituted “breach of contract, conversion, and unjust enrichment.” This in reference to the when SMU made the decision in March 2020 to suspend in-person classes…
Hogan's lawsuit claimed that since he registered for on-campus in-person classes, SMU’s move to online instruction constituted “breach of contract, conversion, and unjust enrichment.” This in reference to the when SMU made the decision in March 2020 to suspend in-person classes…
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And #HB1, the state budget, passes on 3rd reading and final passage by a vote of 136-10. @brianeharrison and @reptinderholt were the only Republicans I saw voting against the bill. #txlege
“Once #txlege approved the creation of the institute and supported it financially, when it came time to implementation, the president of [UT] decided not to follow through with what was written in that paper.” @IsaiahMitch_tx on the Liberty Institute. thetexan.news/liberty-instit…
Big launch day @TheTexanNews — check out the War Room for all things 2022 — including fundraising numbers, an open seat tracker, and the latest in polling and coverage. Huge props to @DanielJFriend for his work on this project. Rumor has it he even took the photos 👀 #txlege
As the 2022 elections ramp up, check out the War Room for details on Texas’ biggest races: 🔺 Who’s running for positions like governor and attorney general? 🔺 How’s polling and fundraising? 🔺 What seats are open? Check back for updates on more races! txnne.ws/2US8HCG
On Monday, over 200 Texans couldn't testify on election bills because of a parliamentary move by Senate Democrats. Today, a similar number couldn't testify on election bills in a House committee because of a procedural snafu. #txlege thetexan.news/procedural-err…
INBOX: Pres. Polk signs joint resolution to annex the Republic of Texas into the Union as a state on "equal footing with the original States in all respects whatever." Bill provides for new state to have 2 reps in Congress until next census. #txlege
Texas A&M will require COVID-19 testing for all Aggies that live on campus. While some private universities in Texas have required tests, Texas A&M is the first major public university in the state to take this measure. thetexan.news/texas-am-to-re…
I'll be following a handful of races here in #Texas and will tweet updates in this thread. Those will be #TX10, #TX21, #SD19, #HD45, and #HD47. Results for the key races will be updated here by @TheTexanNews team throughout the night. #txlege thetexan.news/election-night…
.@ShelleyLuther and @DrewSpringer will be going into a runoff for #SD30 #txlege Here are the details: x.com/thetexannews/s…
BREAKING: In the race for #SD30, the top two contenders — State Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) and Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther — will now compete in a to-be-scheduled runoff election, as no candidate received the majority of the vote. txnne.ws/2S9hyeq
After threatening to last week, @YALiberty will sue the @CityOfDallas over the cancellation of its convention in early August. The last-minute termination cost YAL nearly $200k. txnne.ws/3kCwVs3
The Back Mic: Planned Parenthood Endorses a Republican, GOP PAC Pledges Fundraising, Latest Campaign Ads thetexan.news/the-back-mic-p…
ICYMI: #SD30 Candidates: - @craigfortexas (R) - @AndyHopper4TX (R) - @ShelleyLuther (R) - @MinterForTexas (D) - @DrewSpringer (R) - Chris Watts (R) #txlege
The special election to replace Sen. Pat Fallon in Senate District 30 is in full swing, with six candidates vying for the seat. Of the candidates, State Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster) and hair salon owner Shelley Luther (R) have drawn the most attention. txnne.ws/2QGJo0Y
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At #HarrisCounty Commissioners Court discussion of a resolution on "Vision Zero" -study for a plan to eliminate all traffic fatalities by 2030. #Texas
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New podcast from @TheTexanNews! @McKenzLTaylor, @bradj_TX, @[Kim], and I talk about mail-in-ballots, the new Dallas County resolution, and Texas nominations in the Senate. We also dedicated this podcast to @hollyshansen: gofundme.com/f/steve-hansen… stitcher.com/s?eid=69844081
.@TheTexanNews has begun a new series looking at proposals from Texas lawmakers regarding US-China relations amidst #COVID19. Here, we look @Lancegooden/@DanCrenshawTX's efforts to hold China accountable via potential lawsuits and Magnitsky sanctions. thetexan.news/texas-lawmaker…
FYI: I’m taking time away; my husband is critically ill. If you have a communication related to Texas news, please contact my wonderful colleagues at @TheTexanNews And our family welcomes prayers to the only One who can heal all of our afflictions.
Word is a new @TheTexanNews Weekly Roundup is floating out there in the void. We discuss...#coronavirus! Despite my mispronunciation of "Pedernales" (I'm a Yankee, okay) and @McKenzLTaylor's idiomatic snafu, @Phillipburton says it's our smoothest one yet. stitcher.com/podcast/the-te…
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