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The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right

Phelan’s primary has emerged as a last stand for the Republican Party’s business-minded establishment against an insurgency primarily motivated by social and cultural issues.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump says he’d consider Ken Paxton for U.S. attorney general

Trump told a reporter in Texas this weekend that Paxton is “a very talented guy.”

The Texas Tribune

Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention

In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.

The Texas Tribune

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Daniel Perry's Pardon Makes a Mockery of Self-Defense

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott takes a tactic from the progressive prosecutors he says he opposes.

Reason

Abbott Pardons Killing by Racist Who Explicitly Texted Apparent Minor

The governor’s pardon proclamation did not address Daniel Perry's racist comments, stated desire to kill protesters, or inappropriate messages to a self-identified 16-year-old.

Texas Observer

First Thing: Man who killed Black Lives Matter protester pardoned

Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, who has been serving a 25-year sentence for murder. Plus, more David Copperfield accusations

The Guardian - UK

Texas governor pardons man convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former US Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice.

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Abbott pardons killer of BLM protestor

Texas Gov. pardoned Daniel Perry, who told a friend that he “might have to kill" demonstrators before shooting one

Salon

Former US Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Pardoned For Murder

Former US Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of murdering U.S. Air Force veteran Garrett Foster at a Black Lives Matter rally, receives a full pardon fr...

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Texas governor pardons Uber driver convicted of murdering BLM protester

Garrett Foster’s partner said she is ‘heartbroken’ by the governor’s decision

The Independent UK

Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020

A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.

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Latin Times

Texas is fighting to keep control of Fronton Island, an area previously used by cartels

The International Water Boundary Commission banned construction by Texas in the area, saying it impacts the river

The Texas Tribune

How a Denton divorce could imperil IVF access in Texas

The Texas Supreme Court is considering taking up the question of whether frozen embryos should be treated as people, not property, in a divorce case.

The Texas Tribune

Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.

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Biden's new asylum rule would have 'minimal' impact on unauthorized border crossings

The new rule allows immigration oficials to speed up the asylum-petitioning process by assessing the person's criminal background within days, instead of months or even years.

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Texas Observer

A Lawsuit 30 Years Ago Affirmed Free Speech on Texas College Campuses

The University of Texas’ fixation on protesters “not affiliated with UT” calls to mind when Southwest Texas State University tried to ban an independent newspaper.

The Texas Tribune

DPS has charged hundreds of migrants who rushed a border gate with rioting. A judge has thrown out the charges.

Two different groups surged through an El Paso border gate. An El Paso judge has twice thrown out the resulting criminal charges.

The Texas Tribune

GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers.

Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.

The Texas Tribune

Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

Latin Times

Arkansas, Iowa among six states suing Biden administration rule that expands protections for LGBTQ students

Other states such as Texas and Florida have already challenged the federal government's decision on court

The Texas Tribune

Here’s why UT and A&M are unlikely to divest from Israel

Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.

Texas Observer

Rick’s Requiem: The Serious Impact of an Unserious Politician

A new book seeks to paint a more measured portrait of the oft-mocked Texas politician.

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