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Wesley Hunt Blasts Census Errors as House Advances Election Integrity Bill

As the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday, a Republican-backed election integrity bill sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)... READ MORE.

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State Rep. James Talarico: "For 50 years, the religious right convinced our fellow Christians that the most important issues were abortion and gay marriage--two issues that aren't mentioned in the Bible."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "It's the first day of early voting in Texas. The polls are open, and you have the opportunity to make your voice heard and fire John Cornyn! Let's do this, Texas."

Senator Ted Cruz: "Gavin Newsom is historically illiterate."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Today is the first day of early voting... you all know who I am & that I will continue to fight for transparency, affordability & accountability! I'll see y'all at the polls!"

Wesley Hunt Blasts Census Errors as House Advances Election Integrity Bill — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon — As the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday, a Republican-backed election integrity bill sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)...

More Than 100,000 Students Apply for Texas School Choice Voucher Program — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The demand for Texas's new school choice program has surpassed 100,000 student applications in less than two weeks...

US, Iranian Officials to Meet in Switzerland for Talks — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Iran is pursuing a nuclear deal with the U.S. that will ensure economic benefits for both parties...

NAACP Asks Judge to Ensure Voter Data Protection Rights — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The NAACP and other civil rights groups are requesting that a judge protect personal voter information that was obtained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...

Democrats Issue Counteroffer on ICE Reforms Amid Funding Stalemate — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — This week, Democrats sent a counterproposal on immigration enforcement reform to the White House and Republicans...

Ken Paxton Launches Tipline for Illegal Voting Ahead of Primaries — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — With the March primary elections approaching in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for Texas senator, has launched a new email tipline for reporting suspected violations of Texas election law...

Wesley Hunt Blasts Census Errors as House Advances Election Integrity Bill — By Texas Politics' Ericka Piñon

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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