The legislation was a priority for Republican leadership. But it does not include a key provision supported by the Senate that would have allowed prosecutors to charge a voter who’d unintentionally cast an illegal ballot.
Cody Permenter
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State Government
Federal appeals court releases True the Vote leaders from jail
True the Vote’s lawyers appealed a contempt order by federal district Judge Kenneth Hoyt to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, arguing the finding was in error and the pair should be released.
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State Government
Two leaders of True the Vote jailed by federal judge for contempt of court
Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips were escorted away by marshals after refusing to disclose the name of a mystery man who supposedly helped them investigate election software company Konnech, which is suing them for defamation.
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State Government
Trump allies probe for election system weaknesses in Texas and other key states
Operation Eagles Wings, led by former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, is interviewing local election officials and compiling data that could be used to challenge or disrupt elections.
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State Government
Ken Paxton’s legal guidance on public access to ballots contradicts advice his office gave out just five days earlier
The Texas attorney general’s office sent multiple memos this summer instructing election officials to follow longtime precedent in securing ballots after elections. Then he changed his mind.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Here’s how votes are counted in Texas
Each of Texas’ 254 counties is responsible for counting its ballots, but they have specific guidelines they must follow.
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Energy
Sale of Longhorns Sparks Debate on Breed’s Future
The recent sale of about 100 longhorns by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has triggered a debate on how to best protect the future of a breed that has stood as a symbol of the state.
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Guides
Texplainer: Who Oversees Texas’ Fertilizer Plants?
Hey, Texplainer: Which state and federal agencies were responsible for overseeing and regulating the fertilizer plant in West that exploded last week?
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Criminal Justice
Bill Would End Diversion of Auto Theft Prevention Funds
A bill by state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, would restore dedicated funds to a state agency that has helped recover 1.6 million stolen vehicles in Texas. In recent years, lawmakers diverted the funds to help balance the state budget.
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Advocates Seek State Funds for Local Parks Program
Parks advocates on Thursday urged state lawmakers to fund the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program, which has provided more than $390.2 million in matching grants for local parks projects across the state.
