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  Lt. Gov. Fires Back at Gov. Abbott Taking GOP Fight Public

  I stand by our bill. It is germane to the call - legal precedent is clear on this point. Something Governor Abbott and Speaker Phelan should remember - - for any bill to pass, it must go through both the House AND the Senate.

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  Gov. Applauds House's Swift Passage of Tax Relief While Lt. Gov. Fumes

  House Speaker Dade Phelan abruptly adjourned the House Sine Die, so that body cannot meet again until after the special session, which basically forces Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Senate to adopt the House legislation or adjourn until Gov. Abbott calls another special session.

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  All Hat, No Cattle: Legislators Fail on Promised Property Tax Cuts

  The Texas Legislature failed to reach an agreement on cutting property taxes Monday when last minute negotiations between the Governor, the Senate and the House broke down leaving Texas property owners without relief that was promised for months.  

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  Berryhill’s Tormentor Sued for Millions

  The TikTok influencer, who goes by the username “ThatDaneshGuy,” and who attempted to destroy a San Angelo businesswoman named Evan Berryhill, is in hot water in what could be a multi-million-dollar civil lawsuit.

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  Gov. Abbott Orders Lawmakers Back to Austin for 1st of 'Several' Special Sessions

  Several special sessions will be required. Special session #1 will focus only on cutting property taxes and cracking down on illegal human smuggling.

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  Texas Legislative Session Ends Monday with Unfinished Business

  The regular session of the Texas Legislature ends Monday with unfinished business and Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled he will call a special session for school choice.

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  Darby Votes to Impeach AG Ken Paxton

  AUSTIN, TX — State Rep. Drew Darby (R-72) was among the 121 state representatives who voted “yea” to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Voting against the impeachment were 23 nays. Two representatives voted “present.”

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  Clash of the Titans: Texas House Unleashes Impeachment Kraken on Paxton

  The GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives has moved toward an impeachment vote that could quickly throw Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from office.

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  Odessa Lawmaker Outlaws Fed Ban on Gas & Diesel for Local Governments

  The new law prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing any rule or ordinance that would limit access to gasoline, diesel, or any other fuel source.

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  While Biden Dithers, House Republicans Plan to Secure Our Border

  OPINION — House Republicans are fulfilling our promise to restore sanctity, safety, and security at our border by passing H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

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  AG Paxton Calls for House Speaker Phelan to Resign Following Alleged Drunk Video

  Texas Leaders, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, are calling for the resignation of Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan.

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  Condon Retreats: “Mayor is Not Corrupt Anymore”

  At The Angry Cactus Restaurant, 1 W. Concho Ave., proprietor Tim Condon claimed San Angelo Mayor Brenda Gunter was corrupt because the appraised value of her home went down when her neighbor’s homes went up. However, after the massive increases in value on Gunter’s other properties during the 2023 Appraisal Crisis came to light, he retracted his accusation.

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