Abbott backs Liz Case | DEI ongoing at Tx colleges | Where’s the Lubbock Co. game room ordinance? – Pratt on Texas 2/16/2024

The news of Texas covered today includes:

Our Lone Star story of the day: Not only did I tell you and legislators “so,” I told you how it would be done. Dallas Morning News headline: Hidden cameras aim to expose DEI efforts in Texas colleges despite ban. And event the story wipes out the “aim to expose” part – it did expose: “A hidden camera shows Texas college employees — including those from North Texas schools — suggesting that they’re finding “creative” ways to pursue DEI initiatives despite the state’s ban.”

And what’s up with Texas A&M offering a minor in homosexual studies?! Yep, that’s real too: Texas A&M Offers Undergraduate Minor in ‘LGBTQ Studies’.

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.

Liz Case, HD71 challenger

Governor Abbott endorses Liz Chase in the HD71 race to unseat sleepy backbencher Stan Lambert. In the HD83 race, Ken Paxton and Sid Miller are having an event next week in Lubbock to assist challenger Wade Cowan.

Chart of GOP statewide official endorsements for Texas Legislature primaries from The Texan.

State Agency Paid Millions in Real Estate Lease to Speaker Phelan’s Company.

Lubbock County courthouse

Where is the Lubbock County game room regulatory ordinance promised by County Judge Parrish? He said it would be ready last September? Meanwhile, Ector County continues its work to try and keep these often illegal gambling dens in order.

Oil and gas rig count and an update on Texas vs. the ESG scam.

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