Sunday Summary (12/15/24)
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Welcome to the Sunday Summary.
Catch up on the latest and greatest in Texas politics with our recent top articles, but first the Sunday Funny.
Top stories from Current Revolt:
Both GOP Speaker Candidates Court Democrat Votes
The race for House Speaker in Austin continues on, and many people are saying they no longer care and just want it to be over after both Republican candidates began courting Democrat votes to win.
(Illegal) Illegal Alien Welfare Program Blocked by Random Judge
One of the reasons it feels like nothing ever happens is because random judges are always blocking laws and regulations before they can take effect. Sometimes the laws are good, sometimes they are bad. This was offensively illegal, but thankfully it’s been blocked.
Gov. Abbott Does (Non-Endorsement) Endorsement in House Speaker race
After a recent controversy involving State Rep. Dustin Burrows, and the son of Gov. Abbott’s main consultant, our governor issued an apparent endorsement over X. In fallout resulting from a mass text implying Burrows was endorsed by Abbott, he made a timely yet nondescript response to the controversy.
Many People Are Saying (12/13/24)
Welcome to “Many People Are Saying,” our once a week paid-subscriber article where we feature rumors we’re hearing, inside gossip in the political world, and other interesting things going on in our great state of Texas.