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AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: Texas state Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, speaks to a group of people waiting to testify against renewed efforts by Texas Republicans to pass voting restrictions as state lawmakers hold committee hearings on election integrity bills at the State Capitol on July 10, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Hundreds of people signed up to testify before lawmakers as Texas Republicans move forward with their effort to overhaul the state's voting laws during the 87th Legislature's special session. (Photo by Tamir Kalifa/Getty Images) AUSTIN, TX - JULY 10: Texas state Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, speaks to a group of people waiting to testify against renewed efforts by Texas Republicans to pass voting restrictions as state lawmakers hold committee hearings on election integrity bills at the State Capitol on July 10, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Hundreds of people signed up to testify before lawmakers as Texas Republicans move forward with their effort to overhaul the state's voting laws during the 87th Legislature's special session. (Photo by Tamir Kalifa/Getty Images)
Texas Democrats Flee State To Prevent Quorum On Voting Bill
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07.12.21 | 2:28 pm
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
Florida Game Wardens Join Red State Pilgrimage To Southern Border
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06.30.21 | 11:22 am
Auto Scrap Billionaire Who Paid To Send National Guard To Southern Border Sounds Off On Why He Did It
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06.29.21 | 6:13 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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on April 18, 2016 in Washington, DC. on April 18, 2016 in Washington, DC.
TX AG Paxton Under State Bar Investigation For Lawsuit To Overturn Election
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06.09.21 | 5:33 pm
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
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 06: on March 6, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Drew Anthony Smith/Getty Images) AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 06: on March 6, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Drew Anthony Smith/Getty Images)
Texas Dems Block GOP Anti-Voting Bill By Walking Out Of Chamber
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05.31.21 | 10:14 am
GOP Will Hold On To Late Rep’s Seat With Two Republicans Headed For Runoff
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05.02.21 | 2:57 pm
on June 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, United States. on June 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, United States.
40-Plus Measures To Expand Poll Watchers’ Power Have Been Introduced In The Wake Of The ‘Big Lie’
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04.30.21 | 5:14 pm