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  Rep. Clardy urges Gov. Abbott to add election integrity, impeachment reform to call

  By Staff reports | Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 @ 3:55pm

  AUSTIN - State Rep. Travis Clardy, a Republican representing District 11, sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott today urging him to add election integrity and impeachment reform to the special session.

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  Let Texans Run Texas

  By Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller | Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 @ 2:59pm

  Here in Texas, we have a saying, “Let Texans run Texas.” This declaration is a reminder of the importance of states' rights, why we must protect our sovereignty, and each and every state’s constitutional right to determine their own laws based upon what is best for that state. It’s a reminder that we are, indeed, the United States of America.

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  Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Harris County Judicial District Courts

  By Staff reports | Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 @ 9:16am

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Burdette to the 486th Judicial District Court, Lori Ann DeAngelo to the 487th Judicial District Court, and Matthew Peneguy to the 488th Judicial District Court all in Harris County for terms set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified, a press release states.

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  Texas governor’s executive orders constitute laws, OAG opines

  By Staff reports | Monday, Sep 18, 2023 @ 1:56pm

  AUSTIN - The Office of the Attorney General recently released an opinion finding that a court is likely to conclude that executive orders authorized by the governor’s statutory emergency powers constitute “laws” under the Penal Code.

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