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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Governor Abbott has appointed Robert Howden as the next Texas Secretary of State, which serves as the State's Chief Elections Officer. Howden most recently served as Senior Advisor and Director of Legislative Affairs in Abbott's office.
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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Clayton Tucker, the Democrat nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, is a "Socialist Operative" who wants to convert agricultural land to wind and solar farms, according to a new website published by Republican candidate Nate Sheets' campaign.
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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed a major loss to a group of litigants who sought to overturn a consent judgment between the State of Texas and the Department of Justice that ended in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in Texas.
https://t.co/zcoNoE3tcM

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

A new report published by conservative think tanks in Texas and Florida points to tort reform as a major driver of economic prosperity in those states - but warns that efforts by personal injury trial lawyers could jeopardize that success.

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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders and a host of other far-left speakers took center stage at the recent Texas Democratic Party Convention. In his speech, Sanders touted "Medicare for All", wealth redistribution, and citizenship for illegal immigrants.

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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Texas Democrats adopted a slate of resolutions emphasizing their commitment to leftist priorities - including abolishing ICE, eliminating cash bail, granting citizenship to illegal immigrants, and ending the Electoral College.
https://t.co/dVYuJ3bJN2

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a taxpayer-funded program created by Harris County Commissioners Court that provides free legal assistance to illegal immigrants facing deportation.

https://t.co/aTN6SLwokS

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Governor Greg Abbott has requested that that DHS reimburse over $10 billion spent by Texas on border security during the Biden administration. The funds were made available due to a provision of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" secured by Senator John Cornyn.
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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Two delegates to the recent Texas GOP convention who faced attempts to have their credentials revoked after being linked to a group designated by Governor Abbott as a "foreign terrorist organization" both made donations to Democrats in the past year.

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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Liberal trial lawyers spent millions of dollars to influence GOP Primaries this year. Now they're playing a key role in helping Democrats, including James Talarico, defeat Republicans in November.

https://t.co/Yk5RcXNS00

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Delegates to the Texas GOP State Convention unseated the incumbent State Chairman, banned campaign professionals and lobbyists from serving on the Party's governing board, and heard messages of unity from elected leaders.

https://t.co/1zrP0l8Y2f

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

A high-ranking Texas GOP official is raising concerns about the Party's financial situation and a possible convention budget shortfall. State Chairman Abraham George pushed back, and said the convention is projected to turn a profit.
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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

An energized crowd celebrated the grand opening of a National Republican Congressional Committee "battlestation" in Harlingen as Republican Eric Flores seeks to oust Democrat Congressman Vicente Gonzalez.
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[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Fourteen Texas House Democrats, including James Talarico, haven't paid fines imposed for breaking quorum over redistricting. Of those who did pay, one Democrat - Ana Maria Ramos - used her check to convey an obscene message.

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[Mark McCaig @MarkMcCaig]

Also of note: @DrindaRandall reported receiving in-kind contributions totaling $696.39 from Eva Royer, who is currently facing a criminal election fraud charge in Hood County. Royer's trial is set for August.

[Mark McCaig @MarkMcCaig]

8-day fundraising numbers for @TexasGOP Chair candidates:

@abrahamgeorge: $3k raised, $15,913 spent, $32,744 on hand

@DrindaRandall: $30k raised (includes in-kind donations), $1,930 spent, $23,183 on hand

Randall's biggest donors include her running mate, @CoveyTX, and SREC Committeewoman @deborahkelting. Former Texas GOP Executive Director Jen Hall made an in-kind donation of $148 to Randall's campaign. Dallas attorney James Staton was George's largest donor during this reporting period.

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced she will be stepping down from her role next month. A fixture in Texas politics for nearly four decades, Nelson has served as Secretary of State since 2023.

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[Mark McCaig @MarkMcCaig]

Meanwhile, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association has already begun donating to Democrats seeking to flip 3 of the 4 most vulnerable GOP-held seats in the Texas House.

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

Establishing a statewide prosecutor to fill the gap when liberal District Attorneys fail to prosecute criminals and denying bail to illegal immigrants are among Governor Abbott's public safety priorities for the next legislative session.

https://t.co/sXWOjgymDj

[The Texas Voice @TheTXVoice]

President Trump's influence with Republican voters was on full display Tuesday night, with four candidates endorsed by Trump winning decisive victories in the Republican runoff election.

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