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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz at the Texas GOP convention, after thanking Sen. Cornyn Rep. Roy party Chair George for their service: “I know the races didn't end up the way you and your supporters hoped that they would, but that is over now. …”
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“… And I want to call on each of the candidates and their supporters who did not prevail — now is the time to get to work.”
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Alejandro Serrano retweeted
Jun 12
Gov. @GregAbbott_TX brought out an elephant named Page at the end of his speech.
Page took a piss break in front of the press booth.
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you post one video of one animal and you start getting pitches like this in your inbox
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Texas Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Rep. James Talarico responds to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saying Talarico will “go to hell” for his interpretations of the Bible. 👇
more here: texastribune.org/2026/06/12/…
Jun 13
For decades, Dan Patrick has sold out the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable to enrich his donors.
Love feels like blasphemy when you worship power.
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HOUSTON — Elephant joins Texas GOP convention, and pees right between the press area and delegates, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s speech.
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Jun 12
Congratulations to @DrindaRandall and @CoveyTX on earning the nomination to serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Texas.
Texas Republicans are energized and ready for the work ahead. As we prepare for November and beyond, I look forward to working together to strengthen our party and advance the conservative principles Texans value.
I also want to thank Chairman @abrahamgeorge on his service to the Republican Party and the State of Texas. His dedication and leadership have helped advance the conservative movement across Texas, and I am grateful for his contributions.
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Jun 12
Horrible news coming out of Midland this morning regarding an active shooter situation. Our hearts are with the victims of this senseless act of violence and their families.
Please join me in praying for everyone affected, as well as the brave law enforcement officers, first responders, and medical personnel responding to the situation.
As more information becomes available, let us keep everyone affected by this tragedy and the Midland community in our prayers.
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Texans are heartbroken over the news of a shooting in Midland. Please join Jan and me in prayer for the victims, their families, and the city of Midland. Please also pray for our brave first responders who put themselves in harm's way to keep the Midland community safe. We thank them for their courage.
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Statement from Gov. Greg Abbott spox Andrew Mahaleris ab reports out of Midland about an active shooter. News breaking as the Texas GOP convention in Houston gets going for the day. —>
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Jun 12
I want to congratulate @DrindaRandall and @CoveyTX on their nomination as Chair and Vice Chair of our @TexasGOP.
While this race has come to an end, our mission continues. Now is the time to come together, unite behind our Republican nominees, support the entire Republican ticket in November, advance our legislative priorities in the next session, and continue standing firmly for the conservative principles outlined in our platform.
I am grateful to everyone who supported our campaign, and I remain committed to serving our party and fighting for the values that make Texas strong.
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Jun 11
Earlier: One of the delegates the party wanted to expel, Amjad Muhtaseb, and delegate Samar Halabi in a heated exchange for several minutes with state Rep. @brentmoney, the founder of the Sharia-Free Texas Caucus.
They shook hands after.
Jun 11
The convention did NOT take a vote on expelling the two delegates with alleged ties to @CAIRNational, which Gov. Abbott has designated as a terrorist group.
The rules do not allow the convention to reject delegates this late in the process.
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new via @RenzoDowney: Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting.
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Jun 11
New @TexasTribune:
@jamestalarico is launching the first TV ad of the #TXSEN general election with a more than $800,000 statewide buy set to air during the World Cup.
The Spanish language spot will be up during all US and Mexico group stage matches: texastribune.org/2026/06/11/…
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Some early reactions to Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s data center regulation recs from a panel at the Texas GOP convention:
Rep. @wesvirdelltx says he’s “grateful” Hood County GOP Chair Greg Harrell, where 8 massive centers are planned, says he’s “encouraged” but wants a special sesh
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Humans First, hosting the conversation, handed out these flyers
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Jun 10
More on the failed effort to ban a border wall in Big Bend National Park and in downtown Laredo
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Jun 10
Happening now: Rep. HENRY CUELLAR is proposing an amendment to the Homeland Security funding bill to exempt downtown Laredo, international bridges in Laredo and, critically, Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park from border fencing
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Alejandro Serrano retweeted
Jun 10
The Texas Tribune has been digging into data centers this year, and will continue to do so.
Earlier this year @PaulCobler reported on the little known data center tax break that will cost more than $3 billion over the next two years.
texastribune.org/2026/04/08/…
Jun 10
Gov. Greg Abbott proposes regulatory crackdown on data centers. #txlege gets the final say here but some notable recommendations including getting rid of the state sales tax exemption that is costing the state billions of dollars
via @alereports
texastribune.org/2026/06/10/…
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