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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool) Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool)
Texas Lt. Guv Brags About Ordering Cancellation Of Book Talk At State Museum
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07.02.21 | 2:54 pm
What An Actual Expert On Critical Race Theory Makes Of The GOP Freakout Prime Badge
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06.16.21 | 4:45 pm
on July 8, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. on July 8, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.
Where Things Stand: Abbott Is Latest GOPer To Boost Critical Race Theory Hysteria Prime Badge
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06.16.21 | 1:54 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an anti-critical race theory bill into law on Tuesday, and Texas become the latest red state to adopt legislation that bans certain topics on race and racism from being discussed in the classroom.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool) Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool)
Abbott Announces Retaliatory Veto After TX Dems Stage Walkout On Restrictive Voting Bill
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05.31.21 | 3:21 pm
‘Vaccine Passports’ Are Emerging As The Latest Battle In GOP Culture Wars
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04.06.21 | 11:30 am
‘For Shame’: TX Governor Swiftly Panned For Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
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03.02.21 | 7:02 pm
Texas Gov Stands His Ground On ‘No More Lockdowns’ Despite Surging COVID Cases
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11.23.20 | 2:43 pm
on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Texas Guv Sued For Move To Severely Limit Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations
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10.02.20 | 10:54 am
Texas Governor Limits Mail-In Ballot Drop-Off To One Location Per County
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10.01.20 | 2:01 pm
on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Republicans Sue TX After GOP Guv Greenlights Expanding In-Person Early Voting For Pandemic
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09.23.20 | 4:04 pm