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2 months ago | prattontexas.com | Higher Ed

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Rep. Carl Tepper has a bill, HB 1453, to further protect taxpayers from local government officials who have booted integrity and obvious right-and-wrong to the curb. The abuse of C.O. bonds has happened all across Texas with the latest kick in the teeth to voters happening in Ector County. (more) Previous restrictions passed on the use of C.O. bonds was caused mainly by abuse of voters in Amarillo.

Jan 24, 2025 | prattontexas.com | Higher Ed

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: What did Dustin Burrows and his BurrowCrat coalition do yesterday on adopting House rules? Don’t buy the false messaging that comes with “they banned Democrat committee chairmen” because they did and they didn’t – it’s all a big fake. If the BurrowCrats reduced the power of Texas Democrats in the Texas House, why did all but one Democrat vote for the rules?

Jan 14, 2025 | prattontexas.com | Higher Ed

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The 89th Texas Legislature was gaveled into session today. Governor Abbott attended the opening of the Senate and said he wants action on bail reform and school choice. In the House, Lubbock’s Dustin Burrows, leader of the BurrowCrat Coalition, was elected Speaker of the House with more Democrat than Republican votes – as expected.

Jan 7, 2025 | prattontexas.com | Higher Ed

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: “Scorched earth,” belittling the Governor and Lt. Governor, and much more keeps coming from the Lubbock House delegation in its tantrum-style effort to gain the Texas House Speaker’s gavel. Beyond the obvious self-serving nature of the effort so far is the issue of the false arguments being offered by most including almost all press coverage.

Nov 21, 2024 | prattontexas.com | Higher Ed

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Attorney General Paxton sues the City of Dallas over its pro-marijuana ordinance that contradicts state law. AG press release. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995. Matt Gaetz withdraws from U.S. Attorney General nomination – relax, it is likely very much for the best.