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October 11, 2018
ADL has unveiled a new and comprehensive report that examines the current state of white supremacy. “New Hate and Old: The Changing Face of American White Supremacy,” produced by ADL’s Center on Extremism, is a deep dive into the forces behind this deadly ideology -- from the emergence of the alt right to the ongoing threat posed by more established elements of the movement.
From ADL
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October 8, 2018
Aqua Texas announced the appointment of Terry Franks as director, utility solutions. In this role, Franks will lead the company’s initiatives to grow its water and wastewater services.
Franks brings wide-ranging experience in public service to Aqua.
From Aqua Texas
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October 2, 2018
Today, the Associated Republicans of Texas (ART) released its list of endorsements for the 2018 General Election. ART is a non-profit organization committed to maintaining the Republican majority in the Texas Legislature and strengthening the future of Republicans in Texas.
From Associated Republicans of Texas
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October 18, 2018
In one of the largest candidate events of the local election season, ??over 350 Austin Interfaith leaders will gather on Sunday October 21 to hold a non-partisan Accountability Session with candidates for City Council, Mayor, State Legislature, and U.S. House of Representatives.
From Austin Interfaith
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October 9, 2018
Today the Beverly Powell Campaign released a TV ad titled "Deserve" highlighting Beverly Powell's long commitment to advocating for public education and Konni Burton's support of the 2017 private school voucher bill which estimates show would have cut up to $50 million in public school funding in SD10.
From Beverly Powell Campaign
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October 3, 2018
The second vote in the ongoing series, "Konni Burton's Indefensible Vote of the Day", features a dangerous vote against HB2186 which created a suicide prevention training program for Texas educators.
From Beverly Powell Campaign
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October 2, 2018
Heading into the final 20 days before Texans begin casting their ballots on October, 22nd, the Beverly Powell Campaign will release a daily reminder ahead of early voting regarding Konni Burton's indefensible voting record as a State Senator. This series will be called "Konni Burton's Indefensible Vote of the Day".
From Beverly Powell Campaign
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October 10, 2018
Today, the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took a new step that could affect millions of Texans—including over 1.6 million U.S. citizen children—who may go without needed health care, food, and housing out of fear that meeting those needs will prevent a family member from receiving a visa to enter the U.S. lawfully or earning a Green Card.
From Center for Public Policy Prioritie
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October 16, 2018
Parents and other taxpayers often focus on just one part of our school-finance system -- how much money school districts send back to the state as part of the recapture or "Robin Hood" program. This often criticized element of our school finance system redistributes locally collected property taxes to the state to help fund lower-wealth districts and charter schools.
From Center for Public Policy Priorities
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September 24, 2018
Texas parents should never have to avoid getting food, housing, or medical care out of fear that accepting that help might derail the parent’s ability to complete the path to legal immigration.
From Center for Public Policy Priorities
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October 11, 2018
Chairman Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) is holding a hearing for the House Committee on County Affairs in Houston on Wednesday, October 17th. The Committee will hear from experts and the public regarding interim charges related to Hurricane Harvey and other natural disaster response and recovery, indigent defense, and behavioral health needs in the criminal justice system.
From Committee on County Affairs
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October 9, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA). In making the endorsement, TMPA President Aaron Crowell said:
“Once again, TMPA is proud to endorse Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for re-election.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 10, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC. In making the endorsement, DPSOA President Jimmy Jackson said:
"The Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC thanks Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick for his strong record of supporting law enforcement and the State’s commissioned peace officers. We proudly recommend and endorse him for re-election in 2018.”
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 10, 2018
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick reported raising $1,598,925 on the 30-Day TEC report. He currently has $8,163,873 on hand. Lt. Governor Patrick has now raised over $43 million, more than any other Lt. Governor in Texas history.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 2, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed for re-election by the Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND. In making the endorsement, Russell Boening, AGFUND President said:
“Lieutenant Governor Patrick has provided great leadership for rural Texas and agriculture.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 4, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. In making the endorsement, Stephen Y. Scurlock, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, said:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 8, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Apartment Association’s political action committee. In making the endorsement, TAA President Traci Hall said:
“The Texas Apartment Association Political Action Committee proudly endorses Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick for re-election.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 5, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by Texas Medical Association TEXPAC. In making the endorsement, TEXPAC Chair Robert Rogers, MD said:
“TEXPAC is endorsing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for reelection.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 16, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association. In making the endorsement, Chris Steele, San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President, said:
“During Lt. Governor Patrick's time in the state legislature, he has worked tirelessly to make sure the selfless work done by Texas first responders is properly recognized and that they are equipped with the tools and protections they need to best serve all Texans.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 18, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he will be speaking at President Donald Trump’s Campaign Rally in Houston on Monday. The Lt. Governor invited the President to visit Texas in July.
“I am looking forward to speaking at President Trump’s Houston Rally for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and our entire Republican ticket, and I know thousands of Texans will join me in welcoming the President to Texas.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 18, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Travel Industry Association. In making the endorsement, David Teel, TTIA President and CEO said:
“The Texas Travel Industry Association is pleased to endorse you in your campaign for re-election as Lieutenant Governor.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 17, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Trucking Association (TruckPAC). In making the endorsement, John D. Esparza, President & CEO, Texas Trucking Association said:
“Lt. Governor Patrick understands that the health of the state depends on a strong economic environment - one he has protected and promoted successfully time and time again.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 15, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the San Antonio Police Officers Association Political Action Committee. In making the endorsement, Michael Helle, President of the San Antonio Police Officers Association said:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 12, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Dallas Police Officer's Political Action Committee (DPOPAC). In making the endorsement, Frederick Frazier, Chairman of the Dallas Police Officer's PAC said:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 11, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) PAC. In making the endorsement, Houston Police Officers’ Union President Joe Gamaldi said:
“On behalf of the membership of the Houston Police Officers’ Union Political Action Committee, I am honored to announce our unanimous support of your re-election to the office of Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 23, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by Texas Association of Builders (HOMEPAC) and Greater Houston Builders Association (HOME-PAC).
“The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is proud to once again endorse Dan Patrick in his campaign for re-election as Lieutenant Governor.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 19, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today the support of two leading medical associations in his bid for re-election, Texas Dental Association (DENPAC) and Texas Optometric PAC (TOPAC).
“Lt Governor Patrick understands the unique challenges facing dentistry and his actions have enhanced dental patient protection and safety.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 22, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by four medical associations in his bid for re-election, including EYE-PAC (Texas Ophthalmological Association), THCAPAC (Texas Health Care Association PAC), TPMAPAC (Texas Podiatric Medical Association PAC), and the TSAPAC (Texas Society of Anesthesiologists PAC). Here’s what their leadership is saying:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 19, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today he has endorsed over 60 Texas House Republican incumbents and candidates in the upcoming election.
“This election is about big choices and the stakes have never been higher.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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September 24, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed for re-election by the Texans for Toll-free Highways PAC. In making the endorsement,Terri Hall, Founder/Director, Texans for Toll-free Highways said:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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September 26, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the Texas Oil & Gas Association Good Government Committee (TXOGA PAC). In making the endorsement, TXOGA PAC Treasurer and TXOGA President Todd Staples said:
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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September 25, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF). In making the endorsement NRA-PVF Chairman Chris W. Cox said:
"On behalf of our six million members across the country, I am pleased to announce your "A+" rating and endorsement in the November election for lieutenant governor.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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September 28, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has the support of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA). Permian Basin Petroleum Association President Ben Shepperd said:
"Governor Patrick has been a tireless advocate for the men and women that live, work, and raise their families in the Permian Basin.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 3, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has gained the support of the Texas Bankers Association. In making the announcement, Chris Furlow, President & CEO, Texas Bankers Association, said:
“Just like members of the Texas Bankers Association, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick works every day to help families, small businesses and industry in the Lone Star State succeed.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 1, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has been endorsed for re-election by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). In making the endorsement, Robert McKnight Jr., TSCRA PAC Co-chairman said:
“We are proud to support Dan Patrick for re-election as Texas’ Lieutenant Governor.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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September 27, 2018
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced today that he has the support of the Texas Food and Fuel Association in his re-election campaign. Texas Food and Fuel Association President Paul Hardin said:
"The Texas Food and Fuel Association PAC is proud to support Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his re-election bid.
From Dan Patrick Campaign
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October 17, 2018
Environment Texas, which is a citizen-based environmental advocacy project of Environment America, announced today its endorsement of Congressman Beto O'Rourke for U.S. Senate.
“Congressman O'Rourke has a 100% environmental voting record and has called for rejoining the Paris Climate Accord and expanding our use of renewable energy,” said Luke Metzger, Executive Director of Environment Texas.
From Environment Texas
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October 23, 2018
Attacking Ted Cruz for not showing up for Texas Vets, Brandon Friedman spoke out against Ted Cruz in a new ad produced by Fire Ted Cruz PAC that focuses on Cruz’s senate record: both voting and attendance.
From Fire Ted Cruz PAC
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September 24, 2018
Fire Ted Cruz PAC demanded Senator Ted Cruz call for Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination to be withdrawn, in light of the two sexual assault allegations against him and the lack of vetting materials made available to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
From Fire Ted Cruz PAC
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September 25, 2018
Following assurances from the Austin Independent School District (AISD) that Celebration Church of Georgetown Texas may continue to rent its Mueller Performing Arts Center, First Liberty Institute, which, along with Texas Values, represents the church, released the following statement from Lea Patterson, Associate Counsel to First Liberty, regarding the relationship between Celebration Church and the Austin Independent School District:
From First Liberty Institute
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September 27, 2018
Yesterday, Gina Ortiz Jones, the veteran and national security expert running to represent Texas’ 23rd congressional district, sat down with KSAT 12 News’ Steve Spriester at El Rodeo de Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in her San Antonio neighborhood. Jones grew up nearby, attending Pease Middle School and John Jay High School.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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September 24, 2018
Today, Gina Ortiz Jones released her first Spanish language ad, centered on respect and fighting for opportunity. While her opponent Will Hurd votes to raise health care costs and cut education funding, Gina Ortiz Jones will use her platform in Congress to build opportunity for all people in Texas’ 23rd District.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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September 25, 2018
Organizer, labor leader and civil rights champion Dolores Huerta has endorsed Gina Ortiz Jones in the race to represent Texas’ 23rd District in the U.S. House:
Statement from Dolores Huerta:
"We're in the fight of our lives. We are fighting for the dignity of our community, to protect opportunities for our children's future, and to preserve the gains we have made over the past few years.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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September 24, 2018
This week, Will Hurd took his hypocrisy on tour, continuing his theme of saying one thing in Texas and voting the opposite in Washington. Gina Ortiz Jones, who is challenging Hurd to represent Texas’ 23rd District in Congress, is holding Hurd accountable.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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October 10, 2018
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has endorsed Gina Ortiz Jones in the race to represent Texas’ 23rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Around 86,500 active and retired federal employees live in this district, working to care for veterans, support the military, guard the border and ensure their communities have access to crucial programs like Social Security.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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October 17, 2018
After Will Hurd evaded debate opportunities with News 4 San Antonio, Texas Public Radio, the League of Women Voters and Texas A&M University - San Antonio, Gina Ortiz Jones released the following renewed call for a televised debate in the Texas 23 congressional race:
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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October 8, 2018
The Gina Ortiz Jones campaign released a new advertisement and the following statement in response to the barrage of deceptive and deeply personal attack ads that Will Hurd and his allies are airing against Jones.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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October 5, 2018
Today, Gina Ortiz Jones and a coalition of more than 100 House challengers are calling on the House of Representatives to make a government and election reform bill the first item on the agenda for the next Congress in 2019. In a letter to the House of Representatives, the 107 candidates write:
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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October 11, 2018
The Gina Ortiz Jones campaign released a new tv advertisement featuring Louise, a breast cancer survivor and District 23 resident, who is calling Rep. Will Hurd out for his eight votes against protections for those with pre-existing conditions. The ad comes as the Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign launches a #HurtByHurd video series, testimonials of Texans who have been hurt by Hurd’s damaging votes in Congress.
From Gina Ortiz Jones Campaign
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September 28, 2018
Thursday, after weeks of a disgraceful Democrat smear campaign, Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why President Trump nominated him. His testimony was heartfelt, powerful, honest, and riveting.
From Harris County Republican Party
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October 10, 2018
James Talarico, Democratic nominee for State House District 52, will report more than $139,000 in the latest fundraising period, outraising his Republican opponent by more than $25,000. The Talarico campaign will also report more than $79,000 cash on hand after expenses.
From James Talarico Campaign
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October 10, 2018
This week, Chip Roy released his first ads of the general election. Roy’s ads included stock images of soldiers while misinforming Texans of the reality at the US Texas Border.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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October 17, 2018
This week, Joseph Kopser’s campaign in the Texas 21st Congressional District announced Kopser’s historic raise of $944,332 in the third financial quarter. Kopser’s background as an Army veteran, educator, and entrepreneur has created unique inroads in the open seat district, and the latest financial quarter results cement his status as one of the strongest challengers in Texas.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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October 17, 2018
Today, the Austin and San Marcos Chambers hosted a TX-21 debate, moderated by KVUE News. This is only the second time in the general election that Kopser’s opponent has agreed to meet onstage to present his platform to the public for an open, accessible conversation on the issues.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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October 19, 2018
Beginning Thursday, October 25, the Joseph Kopser (TX CD-21), Steven Kling (TX SD-25) and Nelson Wolff (Bexar County Judge) campaigns will execute an initiative to empower veterans and veteran families in San Antonio and Austin.
The new program will include a dedicated veteran-to-veteran phone bank, door knocking, and strategic outreach to veteran communities.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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October 2, 2018
Today, Joseph Kopser’s campaign in the Texas 21st Congressional District announced a historic raise of over $930,000 in the third financial quarter. Kopser, a decorated combat veteran and successful businessman, has been a prolific fundraiser, consistently outraising his opponents and meeting or exceeding campaign goals quarter over quarter.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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September 26, 2018
Today, the Texas Tribune released their TX-21 “Split Decision” video, showcasing key contrasts between Joseph Kopser and his opponent, Washington insider Chip Roy. The video highlighted Kopser’s background as a veteran and entrepreneur, and outlined his priorities for jobs, health care, bipartisanship and other issues important to all Texans.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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September 26, 2018
Today, End Citizens United announced their support for Joseph Kopser, a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and candidate for Congress in Texas’ 21st Congressional District.
ECU is dedicated to ending the corrosive influence of money in politics and fighting for campaign finance reform.
From Joseph Kopser Campaign
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September 27, 2018
Today, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund announced their endorsement of Joseph Kopser for Congress in Texas’ 21st Congressional District. LCV Action Fund released the following statement:
“Joseph Kopser served our country with honor and we know he will do the same in Congress,” said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld.
From Jospeh Kopser Campaign
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October 8, 2018
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters and the Austin Fire Fighters Association announced their endorsement for Justin Nelson, the Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
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October 3, 2018
Earlier today, Democratic nominee Justin Nelson issued the following statement on steps he will take as the next Texas Attorney General to prevent sexual assault in Texas:
“As the next Texas Attorney General, I will make sure that victims of sexual assault are treated with the same care and respect as the victims of any crime.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
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October 10, 2018
Justin Nelson, the Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General, raised $1.18 million from 3,960 individual contributors from July 1 through September 27. Over the course of the campaign, Nelson has raised a total of $2.13 million.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
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October 4, 2018
Today, standing on the sidewalk in front of Pease Elementary, founded in 1876, Texas’ oldest continuously operating public elementary school, Democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General Justin Nelson received the endorsement of Texas Parent PAC, the state’s leading bipartisan group devoted to the support of public education.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
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October 5, 2018
Democratic Nominee for Texas Attorney General Justin Nelson overwhelmingly won the Houston Bar Association’s 2018 Judicial Preference Poll, which was released earlier this week.
From Justin Nelson Campaign
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September 26, 2018
Former Democratic State Rep. Patrick Rose (D-San Marcos) and retiring Republican State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) have both endorsed Republican nominee Ken Strange for Texas House District 45. Rose held the District 45 seat for four terms, from 2003 until 2011, when he was unseated by Isaac in a hotly contested general election.
From Ken Strange Campaign
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October 8, 2018
Kolby Monnig, campaign manager for Kim Olson for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, has announced the growing list of endorsements for Ms. Olson as of October 8, 2018.
“With less than one month until the November 2018 election, the support for Kim Olson speaks to her pragmatic, ethical, responsible, professional approach to leadership,” said Ms. Monnig.
From Kim Olson Campaign
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October 10, 2018
The upcoming November 6th General Election is competitive, exciting and important. Many incumbents in Texas have challengers for the first time in many years. A record number of 256 women are running nationwide in this election. Voters have a chance to make a difference for their family, community, state and nation.
From League of Women Voters of Texas
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October 11, 2018
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Democratic candidate for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, today released Protecting What We Have Worked For, a plan that highlights her vision for defending critical protections for members of our community, like Social Security, Medicare, voting rights and civil rights.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 8, 2018
Today the Houston Chronicle endorsed Lizzie Pannill Fletcher for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The Chronicle highlighted Fletcher’s independence and dedication to the district stating: “Rarely do we meet a first-time candidate so well prepared, so knowledgeable about the job, so right for the district.”
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 5, 2018
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Democratic candidate for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, today released her third ad of the general election focused on lowering prescription drug prices. The ad calls out John Culberson’s record of inaction on the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs that have impacted people across our community.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 19, 2018
Lizzie Fletcher released her fifth ad of the general election today. Titled “Change That,” the ad is a response to John Culberson’s ads that grossly misrepresent Fletcher’s stances on issues, including health care and immigration, and that demonstrate the kind of partisanship that needs to change in Washington.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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September 24, 2018
Embattled incumbent John Culberson is rewriting his own history of dangerous health care votes. Yesterday, Culberson tried to cover up his past record by sending a letter to House Republican Leadership to "repair and protect" Medicare Part D.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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September 24, 2018
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Democratic candidate for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, today released Keeping Us Safe, a document that highlights her vision for keeping our community and our country safe. Keeping Us Safe further builds on Fletcher's vision to move Houston forward.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 23, 2018
On the first day of early voting in Texas, Lizzie Fletcher, Democratic candidate for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, turned the grassroots momentum felt across the state into votes by hosting GOTV phone banks and greeting voters waiting in lines at polling locations.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 12, 2018
With just over three weeks to go until Election Day, John Culberson, in coordination with the National Republican Campaign Committee, released another ad riddled with misinformation and untrue statements about his opponent, Lizzie Fletcher.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 12, 2018
Lizzie Fletcher today released her fourth ad of the general election titled “My House.” The ad focuses on John Culberson’s nearly two-decade tenure in Congress highlighting his failure to protect Houston families that have faced repeated flooding and proactively fund flooding infrastructure projects, while instead pushing increased funding for projects that are of interest to him.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 15, 2018
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, Democratic candidate for Texas’ 7th Congressional District, announced today that she raised more than $2.5 million in the third fundraising quarter of 2018. She enters the final weeks of the election with more than $1.5 million cash on hand in her committee.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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September 25, 2018
Democratic challenger Lizzie Pannill Fletcher announced today her endorsement from the Communications Workers of America – District 6.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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September 28, 2018
Lizzie Fletcher today called on Congressman John Culberson to reverse his long history of jeopardizing the safety and security of women by signing onto the long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) sponsored by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
From Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Campaign
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October 9, 2018
The Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), the political arm of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), today announced its endorsements for the 2018 general elections in Texas.
“Manufacturing is a driving engine of the Texas economy and we proudly support candidates who consistently work to keep manufacturing strong and Texas competitive,” said Tony Bennett, president of the Texas Association of Manufacturers and MPACT Board Member.
From Manufacturers PAC of Texas
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October 9, 2018
The Texas Association of Manufacturers’ (TAM) political action committee, the Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), today announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for the 2018 general election.
“Governor Patrick has always been a strong advocate for manufacturing in Texas by ensuring our industries remain competitive and possess the necessary tools to mitigate barriers for attracting new investment and creating quality jobs,” said Tony Bennett, TAM President and MPACT Board Member.
From Manufacturers PAC of Texas
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October 9, 2018
The Manufacturers PAC of Texas (MPACT), the political arm of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), today announced its endorsement of Ken Paxton for Texas Attorney General in the 2018 general election.
From Manufacturers PAC of Texas
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October 11, 2018
Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Party candidate for Governor of Texas, has been endorsed by Kinky Friedman, a candidate for the same office in 2006. Friedman ran as an independent candidate and received 12.6% of the vote in a 5-way race for Governor of Texas.
From Mark Tippetts Campaign
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October 15, 2018
The Mexican American Legislative Caucus is requesting the United Nations send humanitarian observers into child and family detention centers in Texas that are holding immigrant children. The number of unaccompanied immigrant children being held in Texas now stands at over 5,000 according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
From Mexican American Legislative Caucus
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October 17, 2018
TODAY, The Dallas Morning News endorsed Mike Collier for the office of Lt. Governor of Texas over incumbent Dan Patrick. The article highlighted Collier’s focus on real challenges the state of Texas faces such as the growing property tax crisis and school funding, stating, ”Collier is temperamentally moderate and a consensus-seeker.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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October 19, 2018
TODAY, in addition to the Dallas Morning News Endorsement from earlier this week, Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier is honored to receive the endorsements of Opportunity First (Rep. Joaquin Castro), Texas Association of Firefighters, Indivisible Austin, Texas Democrats Disability Caucus, National Association of Social Workers (Texas Chapter), Our Revolution Texas, Texas Young Democrats, Republican Scott Milder, as well as other groups.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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October 23, 2018
TODAY, three more Texas newspapers have endorsed Mike Collier to be Texas Lt. Governor. Endorsements from the Waco Tribune-Herald, The Longview News-Journal, and The Marshall News Messenger add growing list of papers to have expressed support for Collier’s campaign.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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October 22, 2018
TODAY, Democrat for Lt. Governor, Mike Collier, is honored to have received the unanimous endorsements of every major endorsing newspaper in the state of Texas. Collier was endorsed by: The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, and The San Angelo Standard-Times. In addition, The Beaumont Enterprise refused to endorse any Republican incumbent that refused to debate their opponent, as has Dan Patrick, calling that refusal, “(a) blatant insult to voters”.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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October 19, 2018
TODAY, the campaign for Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier, is proud to receive a sweep of endorsements from public education groups across the state.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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October 4, 2018
TODAY, Lt. Governor Nominee, Mike Collier formally accepted the endorsement of Texas Parent PAC. In a press conference this afternoon, Parent PAC board member, Dinah Miller expressed why Collier has received their support.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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September 26, 2018
The Austin American-Statesman reported that the University of Texas is investigating alleged inappropriate behavior toward a graduate student by Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner.
From Mike Collier Campaign
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September 26, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his counterparts from 49 other states and the District of Columbia today announced a $148 million settlement with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies, Inc. over its one-year delay in reporting a data breach regarding Uber drivers.
From Office of the Attorney General
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September 26, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today congratulated Michael C. Toth – a former special counsel on his office’s executive team – after he was sworn in as justice on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals. Toth was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to replace Justice Bob Pemberton, who retired after 15 years on the court.
From Office of the Attorney General
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September 25, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today intervened into a lawsuit to defend parental rights protected under a Texas law that standardizes the practice of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, but allows parents to have their children opt out. A former Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District student refused to participate in the pledge and sued, claiming that the requirement is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment.
From Office of the Attorney General
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October 5, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton this week joined an Indiana-led coalition of 11 states in a friend-of-the-court brief asking a federal judge to dismiss a frivolous lawsuit against the energy industry over the alleged effects of climate change.
From Office of the Attorney General
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October 5, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended a U.S. District Court decision striking down the unconstitutional and discriminatory Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
From Office of the Attorney General
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September 28, 2018
Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez led a child support roundup that started on Saturday, September 22, 2018 through Thursday, September 27, 2018. He arrested 25 Travis County parents who violated court orders requiring them to pay child support.
From Office of the Attorney General
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October 12, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that four individuals were indicted on 30 felony counts of voter fraud and arrested following a lengthy investigation by the Election Fraud Unit of his office. The defendants – all members of an organized voter fraud ring – were paid to target elderly voters in certain north-side Fort Worth precincts in a scheme to generate a large number of mail ballots, and then harvest those ballots for specific candidates in 2016.
From Office of the Attorney General
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October 9, 2018
Attorney General Ken Paxton today joined a 17-state friend-of-the-court brief to defend the right of citizens to keep and bear arms. The case challenges New York City’s unconstitutional gun law, which denies millions of Americans their constitutionally-protected right to own a firearm.
From Office of the Attorney General
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October 19, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, on the third Thursday in October, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the OAG employees participated in Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Purple Thursday event. Every year, OAG employees are encouraged to Go Purple! in support of survivors and to raise awareness of and take a stand against domestic violence.
From Office of the Attorney General
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September 25, 2018
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the appointment of Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, to the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) Advisory Committee today. The lieutenant governor issued the following statement regarding the announcement:
From Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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September 26, 2018
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today:
“I am deeply concerned about the serious allegations reported in the Austin American-Statesman on September 25 regarding Sen. Charles Schwertner. I had no advance knowledge of the inquiry until I read about it in the news report.
From Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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October 12, 2018
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today after the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Texas State Senator Peter P. Flores, R-Pleasanton. Flores was elected in a special election last month to represent Senate District 19, a sprawling 17 county district which includes the South Side of San Antonio.
From Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Texas
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October 9, 2018
On October 10th and 11th, hundreds of faith leaders and community members from Fort Worth and Dallas will attend Celebrations of Public Education, sponsored by Pastors for Texas Children. Both celebrations are breakfast events, held from 7:30-9am. The goal of these events is to bring together the Dallas and Fort Worth communities in support of public schools.
From Pastors for Texas Children
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October 18, 2018
In the wake of Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court and the upcoming midterm elections, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes recently surveyed what issues are resonating the most with likely women voters in Texas.
From Planned Parenthood Texas Votes
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September 24, 2018
A new Public Policy Polling survey finds that 66% of voters in Texas’32nd Congressional District say health care will be one of the most important issues when deciding who to vote for in Congress this election. What’s more, 47% are deeply concerned about Pete Sessions’ work to repeal health care.
From Protect Our Care
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October 1, 2018
Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas
(PACSTX) announced today that its President and Board have named Sandy Frizzell
Batton as the organization’s first executive director. Frizzell Batton has represented
PACSTX at the legislature and before regulatory agencies as the director of policy
development and government relations since 2013.
From Providers Alliance for Community Services of Texas
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October 18, 2018
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) today alerted local, state, and federal law enforcement to campaign mailers directed at noncitizens in south Texas which encouraged voter registration via altered forms indicating they were U.S. citizens.
From Public Interest Legal Foundation
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October 23, 2018
October 23, 2018: the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) today commends the Texas Secretary of State’s decision to refer the Rio Grande Valley noncitizen voter registration mailer matter to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
From Public Interest Legal Foundation
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October 15, 2018
The Railroad Commission of Texas today announced Jeremy Mazur joins the agency as the Director of Government Relations, effective Oct. 15, 2018. Mazur most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director in the Office of Texas Sen. Van Taylor.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
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October 11, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today spoke to the Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association (TLMA) at their statewide members meeting in San Antonio about the common sense regulatory approach necessary to protect Texas land and water resources and the land and mineral rights of all Texans as the state's energy industry continues to grow.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
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September 28, 2018
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick today addressed the current and future outlook of the Texas energy industry and its economic impact to the state at the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) annual meeting in Austin.
From Railroad Commission of Texas
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October 1, 2018
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed to a new trilateral trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new United Stated-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is expected to receive an up-or-down vote in Congress next year.
From Representative Brian Babin
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October 16, 2018
U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement supporting President Trump’s comments threatening to halt foreign aid to nations assisting Central American migrant caravans to illegally cross our Southern border.
From Representative Brian Babin
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October 23, 2018
State Representative Diego Bernal has completed his second round of visits to all of the neighborhood public schools in Texas House District 123, something he prioritizes between Legislative Sessions. As a result, he has published his report of findings and observations, titled "What They Said 2.0: What I Learned from Conversations with Texas Educators - the second time."
From Representative Diego Bernal
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October 4, 2018
Representative Ed Thompson today mailed a letter to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on behalf of himself and 27 other members of the Texas Legislature requesting that additional funding be designated for the Houston and Dallas regions in TCEQ's Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for Texas from the $209 million federal Volkswagen settlement.
From Representative Ed Thompson
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October 16, 2018
Today, October 15th, 2018, Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) released the following statement regarding the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board:
"I am pleased to hear that the HISD Board plans to reverse course instead of doubling down on a rash decision.
From Representative Garnet Coleman
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September 28, 2018
Honorable Helen Giddings, receives TexProtects, 2018 Children’s Champion Award
Rep. Giddings was honored at the TexProtects Gala on Tuesday, September 25, at Hotel ZaZa.
Rep. Giddings was recognized for her leadership as an advocate for children in the Texas Legislature.
From Representative Helen Giddings
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October 4, 2018
Last week, the House Foreign Affairs Committee marked up and passed a bill introduced by Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), H.R. 1567 - the United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
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October 1, 2018
“I am glad that the Administration and Canada were finally able to come to an agreement on NAFTA. This has reflected what I have said all along— we must solidify a deal that includes Canada, so that we can build upon the successes of NAFTA and strengthen trade relations with both partners.
From Representative Henry Cuellar
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October 9, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today announced that San Antonio College will receive $68,996 in funding from the United States Department of Education for their Pilot Program for Cybersecurity Education Technological Upgrades for Community Colleges Program:
From Representative Joaquin Castro
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October 10, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today welcomed a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Education through their Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program for the Education Service Center Region 20 in San Antonio.
From Representative Joaquin Castro
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October 3, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about reports that children are being moved in the middle of night from foster homes to live in West Texas tent camps.
From Representative Joaquin Castro
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October 1, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today welcomed the $1.5 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Education for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Northwest Vista College (NVC) through the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program:
From Representative Joaquin Castro
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September 27, 2018
Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauds the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense, Health, and Education funding bill.
From Representative Michael McCaul
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October 1, 2018
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
From Representative Michael McCaul
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October 16, 2018
Would you know what to do if you found yourself in an active shooter situation? How would
you respond?
To prepare community members, schools and businesses with a course of action on an active shooter episode, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), will present a ‘Civilian Response Course to Active Attack Events,’ from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Monday, October 22, 2018.
From Representative Nicole Collier
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October 16, 2018
Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement Tuesday after speaking with local officials regarding flooding in Central Texas:
“I have been in contact with local and state-level officials regarding the flash flooding in and around the Burnet County-area and have offered my support and assistance in any way that I can.
From Representative Roger Williams
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September 27, 2018
Today, the House passed U.S. Representative Will Hurd’s bipartisan legislation to streamline bureaucratic inefficiencies that have impacted safety and fair compensation for our nation’s Border Patrol agents. The Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendment Act of 2018, cosponsored by Border and Maritime Subcommittee Chair Martha McSally (AZ-02) and Ranking Member Filemón Vela (TX-34), addresses critical pay and schedule issues impeding the ability of Customs and Border Protection to recruit and retain quality agents.
From Representative Will Hurd
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October 12, 2018
If money defines the horse race, this race between Republican Party of Texas (RPT) fundraising and Texas Democratic Party (TDP) fundraising was over right out of the gate. With the 30-day reports filed at the Texas Ethics Commission, RPT shows an impressive $570,000 cash-on-hand headed into the last month of this midterm election cycle compared with a paltry $58,000 cash-on-hand at TDP.
From Republican Party of Texas
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October 19, 2018
State Senator Donna Campbell released the following statement on the San Antonio City Council's vote to approve the Reimagining the Alamo Master Plan:
"The Alamo Master Plan that the city approved yesterday fails to protect the Cenotaph that pays tribute to our Texas heroes.
From Senator Donna Campbell
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September 28, 2018
"I commend the Judiciary Committee for advancing Brett Kavanaugh's name for a full vote on the Senate floor. Judge Kavanaugh is an exemplary federal judge with a lifetime of impeccable public service who has stood tall in the face of a tidal wave of coordinated partisan attacks.
From Senator Donna Campbell
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October 17, 2018
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, announced today that she will introduce legislation creating a telemedicine program that will deliver high-quality medical forensic care to sexual assault survivors throughout Texas.
From Senator Jane Nelson
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October 18, 2018
“It's important to note what we have been able to do. While we have fought mightily over some things like judicial nominations, we've also worked in a bipartisan way to get the people's work done.”
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 12, 2018
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate approved the nomination of Jeremy Kernodle to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler:
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 10, 2018
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which includes two of his provisions to advance storm mitigation projects along Texas’ coast. Excerpts of his remarks are below, and video can be found here.
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 10, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ hurricane and storm damage risk reduction project from Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay. This provision was included in the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA), which passed the Senate today.
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 1, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the United States Trade Representative announced that the U.S. has reached an agreement with both Canada and Mexico on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 2, 2018
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement announced yesterday by the Trump Administration. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here.
“I was greatly encouraged to hear yesterday's announcement by the Administration that the United States and Mexico and Canada have now successfully come to a trilateral agreement to modernize NAFTA.”
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 4, 2018
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill to reauthorize drug abuse programs, the Substance Abuse Prevention Act, passed yesterday as a part of legislation to combat the opioid crisis:
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 3, 2018
Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom to discuss the FBI’s supplemental background investigation and Democrats’ continued efforts to derail Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
From Senator John Cornyn
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September 25, 2018
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called for a fair process ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh this week.
From Senator John Cornyn
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October 8, 2018
The Senate District 29 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) has published a nonpartisan voter guide for the November 2018 El Paso City Council races. The voter guide is meant to serve as a tool to educate community members and voters on candidates for City Council and promote informed voting habits.
From Senator Jose Rodriguez
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September 25, 2018
Yesterday, Valente Olivarez, Jr., P.E., began his new position as the Corpus Christi District Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) after serving as Deputy District Engineer since 2015.
From Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
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September 28, 2018
Sunday is Gold Star Mother's Day, a day of recognition of mothers whose sons and daughters died while serving in the United States armed forces.
The gold star concept began during the United States' involvement in World War I.
From Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
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October 16, 2018
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) says daily published reports and workshop statements regarding the interim HISD superintendents replacement and then the board's recent reversal strongly indicate that HISD trustees have repeatedly violated the Texas Open Meetings Act which governs the conduct of local government meetings.
From Senator Paul Bettencourt
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September 26, 2018
Texas State Senator Sylvia Garcia issued the following statement continuing her call for independent investigations of allegations of sexual assault and harassment by state lawmakers and employees of the Texas Legislature:
From Senator Sylvia Garcia
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October 3, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act was reported by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources this week. The bill would authorize the necessary gradient boundary survey of the 116-mile stretch of the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday received a briefing from Burnet and Llano County officials on flood recovery efforts and surveyed communities in Central Texas recently affected by flooding. He was joined by local officials, including Burnet County Judge James Oakley, Llano County Judge Mary Cunningham, Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), state Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Texas), and state Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Texas).
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week accepted the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business award.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and create hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs for hardworking men and women,” Sen. Cruz said.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 22, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Lone Star Energy Forum and participated in a Q&A with attendees. There, he discussed his commitment to job creation and economic opportunity for Texans.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 23, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sat down with Boris Epshteyn, Chief Political Analyst of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, for a one-on-one interview to discuss his legislation to make individual tax cuts permanent.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 4, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) commended Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for holding a subcommittee hearing on Wednesday titled “Rare Diseases: Expediting Treatments for Patients,” and called on Congress to swiftly pass the RESULT Act.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 4, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6):
“Too many families across our country, including my own, have been hurt by our country’s opioid epidemic,” Sen. Cruz said.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 1, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today congratulated Jim Allison, Ph.D., chair of Immunology and executive director of the Immunotherapy Platform at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, for receiving the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 9, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today announced that they are accepting applications for a judicial vacancy in the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. The Senators have established a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas to help identify the most qualified candidates to fill this vacancy.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement on today’s cloture vote on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to be the next associate justice of the Supreme Court:
“The last several weeks have been some of the most shameful chapters in the history of the United States Senate.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 10, 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising the Senate’s final passage of the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act:
“I am pleased to join my colleagues today to pass the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 10, 2018
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) this week penned a letter in support of the City of Lufkin’s request for a foreign trade zone (FTZ) to Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
From Senator Ted Cruz
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October 17, 2018
Steven Kling, Democratic challenger for Senate District 25, has out-raised his incumbent opponent for the last reporting period. The Kling campaign raised $11,811 more than Campbell’s campaign and was the only State Senate Democratic challenger to outraise their Republican opponent.
From Steven Kling Campaign
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September 24, 2018
Issues for the upcoming 86th Texas Legislature, which convenes Jan. 8, 2019, mirror hot button items dominating today’s news in Texas that affects state government. These issues, from the state economy to cybersecurity and the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the state budget, will be among the topics addressed by state officials and state agency executives during the Biennial Legislative Communication Conference on Oct. 17.
From Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
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October 4, 2018
The collapse of a coal-ash landfill threatening a North Carolina river and area water municipal supplies is raising new questions about Texas environmental regulators advancing a coal-ash landfill complex in a South Texas floodplain just miles from Rio Grande River municipal water supplies for millions of Texans.
From Sullivan Public Affairs
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October 11, 2018
The Texas Supreme Court has adopted a task force’s recommendation to replace the Texas bar examination with the Uniform Bar Examination, which will allow new lawyers who pass the exam a score that can be applied for bar admission in more than 30 other states and territories.
From Supreme Court of Texas
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September 26, 2018
Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment of Mike Toth to the Third Court of Appeals, based in Austin:
“Mike Toth is an experienced and principled attorney whose background of service to our state and nation show a distinct commitment to the rule of law,” TLR General Counsel Lee Parsley said.
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform
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September 25, 2018
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today announced it is endorsing the following candidates in statewide races in the 2018 General Election:
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
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October 10, 2018
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today announced its endorsements in the following contested Texas House races in the 2018 General Election.
“The Texas House is focused on keeping our state’s economy competitive and creating opportunities for Texas families, and has been at the forefront of fighting job-killing lawsuit abuse in our state,” TLRPAC Chairman Richard J. Trabulsi Jr. said.
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
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October 8, 2018
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today announced its endorsement of the following Texas Senate candidates in the 2018 General Election:
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
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October 2, 2018
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today announced its endorsement of the following candidates in judicial races in the 2018 General Election:
From Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
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September 28, 2018
The following members of the U.S. House and Senate have earned
our endorsement with their excellent records of voting to protect life:
From Texans for Life Committee
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September 25, 2018
The Texas AFL-CIO today strongly criticized a proposed White House rules change that would force immigrants to forego benefits for which they are legally and constitutionally eligible if they want to obtain green cards.
From Texas AFL-CIO
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October 8, 2018
Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy issued the following statement in connection with today's nationwide protests, including one at the Texas Capitol, against proposals to privatize the U.S. Postal Service:
From Texas AFL-CIO
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October 23, 2018
The Texas AFL-CIO celebrated today's announcement that 2,700 kitchen workers at United Airlines, including workers in Houston, have voted to join UNITE HERE, a union of 250,000 workers in the airport, hotel, food service and other related industries.
From Texas AFL-CIO
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September 25, 2018
The Texas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Texas Association of Realtors, announced the slate of candidates receiving its support in the November general election.
TREPAC Chairman David Alan Cox commended the candidates for their commitment to protecting private-property rights.
From Texas Association of Realtors PAC
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October 16, 2018
In the September/October special edition of Fiscal Notes, released today, the Comptroller’s office continues its efforts to highlight the causes, costs and consequences of certain long-term financial obligations the state faces and offers a proposal to help meet these expenses by investing the state’s savings more strategically.
From Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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October 19, 2018
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) today notified the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that it has reviewed the agency’s response on special education.
From Texas Education Agency
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October 23, 2018
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) today renewed their annual partnership for the 2018 Texas Safe Schools Week, Oct. 21-27, 2018.
From Texas Education Agency
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October 5, 2018
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Texas Permanent School Fund for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2017.
From Texas Education Agency
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October 8, 2018
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has been awarded two Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act grants. Both federal grants, worth $1 million each, will be used to support mental health training for Texas school districts, as well as establish effective campus threat assessment practices across the state.
From Texas Education Agency
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October 1, 2018
The following statement regarding the announcement of trade progress with Mexico and Canada can be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening.
"Texas Farm Bureau is pleased the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement to modernize NAFTA.
From Texas Farm Bureau
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October 10, 2018
The Texas Freedom Network will honor Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and journalist Jessica Luther at its 23rd anniversary luncheon on Oct. 19 in Austin.
Michael Sorrell, the 34th president of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, will give the keynote address at the luncheon.
From Texas Freedom Network
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October 8, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has approved all nine methods of distribution (MODs) proposed by regional Councils of Governments' (COGs) for $276 million in Hurricane Harvey recovery funds for the buyout and acquisition program and $413 million for infrastructure program for cities and counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
From Texas General Land Office
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October 2, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is reminding those interested that the federally-mandated 30-day public comment period for Amendment 1 to the State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery, which includes local plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $2.3 billion in direct allocations for Harris County and the City of Houston, will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2018.
From Texas General Land Office
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October 12, 2018
Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush submitted Amendment 1 to the State Action Plan for Hurricane Harvey recovery, which includes local plans detailing the distribution and eligible uses of $2.3 billion in direct allocations for Harris County and the City of Houston, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for final approval.
From Texas General Land Office
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September 26, 2018
Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairman George P. Bush released the following statement celebrating the Department of Veterans Affairs grant fully funding the Central Texas State Cemetery expansion and improvements project in Killeen. The VA has awarded the VLB a grant of $2,650,880 for 100 percent of allowable costs for the expansion of the cemetery.
From Texas General Land Office
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October 1, 2018
The political action committee representing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across Texas today announced their endorsement of Sen. Kirk Watson for Senate District 14 in the Nov. 6 general election.
From Texas Health Care Associates PAC
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October 16, 2018
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) announced today that it has launched Vote Pro-Texas, a six-figure campaign to increase the number of Democrats in the State House by holding Republicans in targeted House districts accountable for their extreme policies.
From Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee
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October 19, 2018
A ruling late Thursday from a 3-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that Texas’ foster care system, as managed by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS), remains in dire straits, even after improvements made by the Texas Legislature during the 85th Regular Session.
From Texas House Democratic Caucus
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October 17, 2018
Rep. Chris Turner, Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the disparaging remarks made by Republican State Rep. Pat Fallon regarding HDC Member, Rep. Mary Gonzalez:
From Texas House Democratic Caucus
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September 24, 2018
Statement by Texas House Republican Caucus Chair Cindy Burkett Regarding Scheduling the Caucus Meeting for the Caucus’ Endorsed Speaker Candidate Selection:
“Today, the members of the Texas House Republican Caucus met for our 2018 Member Retreat and had a very collegial and productive discussion on what is ahead for the 86th Legislative Session.
From Texas House Republican Caucus
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September 24, 2018
Today the pro-public education Texas Parent PAC announces its endorsement of 54 legislative candidates in the November 6 general election.
"The endorsed candidates are a diverse collection of mature, proven leaders who seek to make Texas a better state," said PAC Chair Carolyn Boyle of Austin.
From Texas Parent PAC
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October 5, 2018
Today pro-public education Texas Parent PAC endorsed Mike Collier for Lieutenant Governor and Justin Nelson for Attorney General.
From Texas Parent PAC
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October 17, 2018
Two growing burger chains, Shake Shack and BurgerFi, stand out from the herd when it comes to serving beef raised without the routine use of antibiotics in the burger industry. They were the only restaurants to earn an “A” on the fourth annual Chain Reaction scorecard released today by six major consumer and environmental organizations.
From Texas Public Interest Research Group
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October 8, 2018
The Texas Retailers Association’s Political Action Committee (TRAPAC) has announced its endorsements of the following political candidates for the November 2018 general election. TRA represents more than 320,000 retail establishments in Texas ranging from single store operators to multinational corporations.
From Texas Retailers Association PAC
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September 25, 2018
On National Voter Registration Day, Texas Rising activists across the state are engaged in an intensive campaign to boost turnout among younger Texans in the November elections.
From Texas Rising
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October 10, 2018
The Texas Senate Republican Caucus welcomed their 21st member, Senator-Elect Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), at a record setting fundraiser held in Austin. The Texas Senate Republican Caucus raised over $250,000 and is expecting to raise additional funds in preparation the upcoming 86th Legislative Session in the effort to continue to enact conservative solutions to Texas’ challenges.
From Texas Senate Republican Caucus
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October 12, 2018
During its Annual Membership Meeting in Grapevine, Texas, on October 4, 2018 Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (TSTCI) presented the former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Pete Laney with one of the Association’s highest honor – the TSTCI Friend of Rural Award.
From Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
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October 4, 2018
Today, the Austin City Council approved agenda item #35 which calls for the repeal of state law that ensures Texans are not forced to pay for abortions.
Nicole Hudgens, Policy Analyst for Texas Values, said: “If the current state law is repealed, women like me would be forced to pay for the killing of unborn children. Where is the ‘pro-choice’ argument in that? Thankfully, we have state legislators and a Governor that value life and freedom for all Texans.”
From Texas Values
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September 25, 2018
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host a Board meeting on October 3, 2018, to hear public testimony on the Draft State Flood Assessment.
From Texas Water Development Board
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October 17, 2018
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is pleased to welcome its new Commissioner Representing the Public, Robert D. Thomas of Austin. Commissioner Thomas joins the three-member Commission and will serve as the representative for the public promoting and supporting the growth of Texas’ world-class employers and talented workforce that will continue to lead the Texas economy toward a promising future.
From Texas Workforce Commission
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October 19, 2018
Texas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent, down from 3.9 percent in August 2018 and setting a new record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in four decades. The Texas economy added 15,600 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in September.
From Texas Workforce Commission
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October 1, 2018
TEXPAC, the political arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), today announced the physician group’s final endorsements for the 2018 general election.
“TEXPAC selects the candidates who will support Texas physicians in our effort to provide excellent patient care,” said TEXPAC Board Chair Robert Rogers, MD, a Fort Worth allergist.
From TEXPAC
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September 26, 2018
TexProtects, Champions for Safe Children, has announced that Sophie Phillips will be the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1.
Phillips, currently TexProtects’ Chief Operating Officer, will be only the second CEO in TexProtects’ history, taking the reins from Founding CEO Madeline McClure.
From TexProtects
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October 10, 2018
Todd Litton today announced his campaign for the U.S. House (TX-02) has raised more than $1 million since throwing his hat in the ring last year. This total far exceeds total funds raised from prior Democratic candidates running for the same seat in the past three election cycles.
From Todd Litton Campaign
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October 8, 2018
Travis County Tax Office and the county’s more than 5,700 volunteer deputy registrars are ready for Tuesday’s Voter Registration Marathon, the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 6 midterm election.
From Travis County Tax Office
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October 4, 2018
Today, TXBIZ FEDPAC, the political action committee representing the Texas Association of Business, released its list of endorsements for Texas’ congressional contenders. The TXBIZ FEDPAC stands behind candidates and officeholders who will represent Texas’ best interests in Washington, D.C. and fuel the state’s economic growth.
From TXBIZ FEDPAC
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October 22, 2018
The Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Pacifico Transportation, LTD. (TXPF) held a groundbreaking event Monday for the reconstruction of the international rail bridge at Presidio, Texas. The rail bridge was severely damaged by fires in 2008 and 2009 and is located on the TxDOT-owned South Orient rail line, a 391-mile rail line running from the Texas-Mexico border at Presidio through San Angelo to just south of Coleman.
From TxDOT
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October 11, 2018
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $10 million in grants to the state of Texas to enhance critical port infrastructure to support business development and disaster resiliency following Hurricane Harvey. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create and retain over 15 thousand jobs and spur $9.8 million in private investment.
From U.S. Economic Development Administration
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September 27, 2018
The Water Conservation Advisory Council (Council) announced the opening of the nomination period for the Blue Legacy Awards in municipal, agricultural and manufacturing water conservation.
From Water Conservation Advisory Council
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