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Texas Political Pulse for September 21, 2023. You received 15 news.
 
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KAMC (ABC) 28 (Lubbock)
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, ‘concerned’ about dress code change
...can’t imagine that we’re going to be wearing jeans on the Senate floor anytime soon," he said. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the Senate GOP leadership team, grumbled that Schumer is failing to show...
Alexander Bolton
09/21/2023 Internet
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Dallas Morning News
Inside the twists and turns of Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment fight
...poll on the verdict. Birdwell instead would ask whether each lawmaker was ready to vote. Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, rubs his face while listening to testimony during the fourth day of Paxton’s...
Lauren Mcgaughy
09/21/2023 Internet
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Dallas Observer
Gov. Abbott's Migrant Bus Effort Marred by 'Chaos' in LA, NYC
...Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles. She knew that her city could be the next location for Gov. Greg Abbott's much-maligned political stunt of busing migrants from Texas to cities in other states. "We...
Simone Carter
09/21/2023 Internet
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
‘There was no bias’: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends Senate acquittal of Ken Paxton in one-on-one interview
...maybe one or two possibly so I had to be prepared for that." Only two Republicans — North Texas Kelly Hancock and Jacksonville’s Robert Nichols — voted to convict Paxton on any of the charges. All other...
09/21/2023 Internet
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
‘Excessive, disappointing:’ Concerns grow over Texas patient safety law delay
...needed to implement her law in a "timely and effective manner." "My top priority with this piece of legislation has been and will continue to be protecting the safety of patients in Texas," Johnson said. "HB...
09/21/2023 Internet
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
What happens with whistleblower settlement, money promised following Paxton trial
...former aides for $3.3 million but court filings showed there were concerns over a deadline if the legislature did not approve the settlement funding. The OAG said the plaintiffs entered into a binding agreement...
09/21/2023 Internet
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
Gov. Abbott tweeted, "I officially declared an invasion at our border because of Biden's policies."
...September 20, 2023 Updated: 10:56 PM CDT September 20, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "I officially declared an invasion at our border because of Biden's policies." Gov....
09/21/2023 Internet
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San Marcos Daily Record
Governor to call for new special session on schools
...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick bashed the House’s impeachment process after the verdict, while House Speaker Dade Phelan, a fellow Republican, fired back that Patrick was biased all along. This article originally...
09/21/2023 Internet
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WOAI NBC 4 San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott's Office awarded $4 million to improve jail-based substance abuse treatment
...September 21st 2023, 4:07 AM GMT This video file cannot be played.(Error Code: 102630) Governor Greg Abbott's Office awarded $4 million to improve jail-based substance abuse treatment (Photo: CBS Austin)...
Paige Hubbard
09/21/2023 Internet
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KXAN NBC 36 Austin
Whistleblowers beg Abbott to ‘take action’ over Medicaid errors, food assistance delays
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Whistleblowers reached out directly to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week, escalating their continued concerns about denials and delays in getting Texans critical medical support and food...
09/21/2023 Internet
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KHOU CBS 11 Houston
After acquittal, Texas Attorney General sits down with Tucker Carlson for interview
For the first time since his acquittal on impeachment charges, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton talked about the process. HOUSTON — For the first time since his acquittal on impeachment charges, Texas...
09/21/2023 Internet
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KTVT CBS 11 Ft​. Worth
Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal
...law": State Rep. Charlie Geren criticizes Paxton's decision not to testify Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked his Republican rivals and displayed an openness to challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn...
09/21/2023 Internet
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WFAA ABC 8 Dallas
SCOOP: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reveals what happened behind the scenes of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and subsequent acquittal
...Over the course of the wide-ranging 30-minute interview, Patrick also said that he spoke to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott a few hours after the verdict. He also answered why he accepted a $3 million dollar donation...
09/20/2023 Internet
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KENS Channel 5 - San Antonio
Governor Abbott willing to get vouchers 'the hard way' by challenging fellow Republicans at the polls
Governor Greg Abbott said Republicans that don't support vouchers could be challenged in their primary elections this year. SAN ANTONIO — Governor Greg Abbott told the Texas Public Policy Foundation Tuesday,...
Andrew Moore
09/20/2023 Internet
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KTSM NBC 9 El Paso
Senate gets around Tuberville to confirm Joint Chiefs chairman
...priority for many lawmakers. All 11 senators who voted no were Republicans: Sens. Mike Braun (Ind.), Ted Cruz (Texas), Josh Hawley (Mo.), Mike Lee (Utah), Roger Marshall (Kan.), Eric Schmitt (Mo.), JD Vance...
09/20/2023 Internet
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