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Liberty Justice Center demands Denton County DA investigates alleged electioneering scheme

By Record staff reports |
AUSTIN - Yesterday, the Liberty Justice Center sent a demand letter to Denton County District Attorney Paul Johnson requesting an investigation into election interference by school officials who allegedly used public resources to pressure employees into voting for favored candidates.

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TALA encourages judicial candidates to make new disclosures available online for voters

By Record staff reports |
AUSTIN – With early voting for the March 5 primary elections beginning on Feb. 20, Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse (TALA) is working to raise awareness about changes in Texas election laws impacting judicial candidates.

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Environmental justice advocates endorse Harris County Attorney Menefee for re-election

By Record staff reports |
HOUSTON - Several environmental justice advocates in the Houston-area have endorsed Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee for re-election in the 2024 Democratic Primary Election.

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TLRPAC endorses Brent Hagenbuch in Republican Primary for SD 30

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Brent Hagenbuch for election in the Republican Primary for Senate District 30, which covers all of Archer, Clay, Cooke, Grayson, Jack, Montague and Young counties, and part of Collin, Denton, Parker and Wichita counties.

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TLRPAC Endorses Jeff Bauknight in Republican Primary for HD 30

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Jeff Bauknight for election in the Republican Primary for House District 30, which covers DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda and Victoria counties, a press release states.

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

By Staff reports |
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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TLRPAC Endorses Tonya McLaughlin for 14th Court of Appeals

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Tonya McLaughlin of Houston in the Republican Primary for Place 4 on the 14th Court of Appeals, which covers Harris County and nine surrounding counties.

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TLRPAC Endorses Adrian Spears for 4th Court of Appeals

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Adrian Spears of San Antonio in the Republican Primary for Place 5 on the 4th Court of Appeals, which covers 32 counties in South Texas and the Hill Country, including Bexar County.

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TLRPAC Endorses Jenny Cron for 13th Court of Appeals

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Jenny Cron for Place 2 on the 13th Court of Appeals, which serves the Corpus Christi and Edinburg areas, a press release states.

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TLRPAC Endorses Jon West for 13th Court of Appeals

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Jon West in the Republican Primary for Place 5 on the 13th Court of Appeals, which serves the Corpus Christi and Edinburg areas, a press release states.

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TLRPAC Endorses Gino Rossini for Election to the 5th Court of Appeals

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Gino Rossini of Dallas for election to Place 11 on the 5th Court of Appeals, which covers Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties, a press release states.

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Preserving citizen voting essential to election integrity, says Texas House rep.

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Ceding control of the democratic process is antithetical to the vision of the Founding Fathers, says state Rep. Travis Clardy.

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Sen. Creighton files bill to bolster education funding

By Staff reports |
Austin, Texas– Today, Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) filed key legislation to fund, support and bolster education for the future of Texas, a press release states.

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Group urges Gov. Abbott to amend Texas Constitution to preserve citizen voting

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Americans for Citizen Voting sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday, urging him to support an amendment to the Texas Constitution clarifying that a voter in Texas state elections must be a U.S. citizen.

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Majority of Texans support citizen only voting, poll shows

By Staff reports |
DALLAS – Regardless of ideology, party, gender, or race, Texans overwhelmingly support citizen only voting, according to a recent poll.

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Harris County seeks emergency order from Texas Supreme Court over election law

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON – Harris County filed a motion in the Texas Supreme Court seeking an emergency order to temporarily block Senate Bill 1750, which abolishes the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office from going into effect.

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Harris County Attorney Menefee says suit coming over Texas election bills

By Staff reports |
HOUSTON – Yesterday, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee was joined by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced that Harris County will sue state officials over Senate Bill 1750 and Senate Bill 1933, a press release states.

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Texas AG releases opinion on inspecting anonymous voted ballots

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton released an opinion that outlines the formal process for a legislator or a member of the public to inspect or obtain copies of Texans’ anonymous voted ballots.