The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick challenges Governor Greg Abbott to a Lincoln-Douglas Debate on which is the better method of delivering property tax relief – Abbott deflects. Meanwhile Patrick and the Senate remain in special session waiting for the petulant House leadership to come back to Austin to work on the people’s business. House staying home will also kill key border security bills.
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The impeachment “show” gets more “star power:” Tony Buzbee to work the show trial on behalf of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Local sales tax receipt numbers: June report.
How the Biden Administration is hiding the number of illegal border crossings – by just declaring many to not be illegal!
- FACT CHECK: DHS Touts Drop in Migrant Encounters After Title 42, Ushers 50K in Through ‘Lawful Pathways’
- US Expands Slots for Asylum App at Land Crossings as Demand Overwhelms Supply
And then there is this: Migrants Attempt Border Rush at Texas Port of Entry.
Big stack of local government stories (with plenty of stench:)
- Fort Worth Mayor Ends Controversial Program Encouraging Kids to Read LGBTQ Books
- In Godley, Texas, a mayor’s actions lead to bogus arrest of a council member
- Mayor Pushes ‘Pride’ in Rural Central Texas (Taylor)
- Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo drops F-bomb during fiery court exchange
- Harris County moves to sue state of Texas over election bill
- Harris Co. judge suggests illegal immigrants could receive universal basic income
And, other news of Texas.
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