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Greg Abbott begins offensive against school voucher opponents

Ross Ramsey Dec. 6, 2019 When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they

Story  Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune Greg Abbott begins offensive against school voucher opponents, endorsing first House primary

concentrated in the state’s No. 2 job to another level, forcing opponents from races and

religion in public life. Texas lawmakers are listening. By Robert Downen May 4, 2023 Opponents of church

of plans to help Hopson get a "safe" primary without major opponents, but others in

the hearing — but the damages sought were in the millions. Opponents argued that there’s

a special committee whose work remains ongoing. Taylor repeatedly voted against that committee, but his opponents blurred the distinction

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the independent commission — handing the probe over to Pelosi — but his opponents are unswayed. They argue

parent-child reunification therapy in custody battles By Jessica Shuran Yu Sept. 10, 2025 Opponents of reunification

an official tradition in 2016 to inspire fans and challenge opponents on the field

law that erodes cities’ power House Bill 2127 — dubbed the “Death Star” law by opponents — prevents local governments from

make it easier for businesses to operate in multiple cities. Opponents call it an "existential

a politically fatal blunder When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they

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the city’s growing homicide rate, a trend seen in cities nationwide. Opponents and city

as the six-week cutoff is two weeks after a missed menstrual cycle, opponents say. The law

Corpus Christi, allowed four hours of testimony for supporters and opponents of the

as the six-week cutoff is two weeks after a missed menstrual cycle, opponents say. The law

the left. Before filing for the Senate seat, Neave Criado had drawn no opponents in her

concentrated in the state’s No. 2 job to another level, forcing opponents from races and

with less name recognition. Patrick has a handful of lesser known primary opponents but is widely expected

the mail-in ballots and both numbers need to match. Opponents of the

there’s none,” Phelan said at the Texas Tribune Festival in September. Opponents of the

schools also get a temporary break from harsh state penalties under Senate Bill 1882. Opponents argued the law

schools also get a temporary break from harsh state penalties under Senate Bill 1882. Opponents argued the law

fled Venezuela after being targeted by the Maduro regime for defending political opponents. Though they don’t

Or it was before the scandal whistle blew. The incumbent has two opponents this time — Democrat Meg

senators as anyone since Bob Bullock. Patrick doesn’t appear likely to encourage Republican opponents for any

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he said. The state of Texas was expected to appeal. Opponents of SB1

500,000 on school board races across the state, often running negative ads against opponents , part of what

sweeping protections born of civil rights-era legislation have been slowly peeled away, their opponents arguing that the

the night, drawing nearly eight hours of public testimony from supporters and opponents. Tinderholt released a

500,000 on school board races across the state, often running negative ads against opponents , part of what

made the ruling just days before the law — House Bill 2127 , which opponents nicknamed the “Death

who were released without payment failed to show up at court hearings. Bail reform opponents across the country

Tuesday. The program has been widely criticized as a political stunt by opponents but defended by its

allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General’s political opponents for years

fled Venezuela after being targeted by the Maduro regime for defending political opponents. Though they don’t

nominate at least four pro-voucher candidates to fill seats vacated by retiring voucher opponents, netting a total

out , saying Texas lacked standing to sue and that Paxton's political opponents called "frivolous." It seeks

Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have a significant advantage over their primary opponents. Democratic respondents heavily support

argued that it could help protect smaller Texas producers by spreading the economic pain. Opponents said the move

Ross Ramsey Dec. 6, 2019 When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they

Unlicensed religious chaplains may counsel students in Texas’ public schools after lawmakers OK proposal Opponents fear the bill

Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s primary opponents are making their last

and correspondence with constituents. And his aides have turned back criticism — mainly from political opponents — that the move

needed to bolster security at the ballot box by preventing voter fraud, but opponents cite the paucity

ineligible for 313 agreements. Those changes aren't enough to get 313 opponents on board. “Some of

president could affect his own plans. Cruz was one of the most formidable opponents to Trump

resisted allowing people to carry handguns without permits. Those groups, as well as other opponents, have been successful in

more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on? Some voucher opponents are ready to

news of the PAC's offensive, tweeting that it was "more $ from my opponents recruiters and donors

legislative chambers say their bills’ aim is simple: keeping sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation

Arrivals program allowed her to build a career in education. Opponents of DACA

2022 The clash between the coffee shop owner and abortion opponents is the latest

Judge Veronica Escobar and state Sen. Sylvia Garcia , D-Houston, both defeated their Republican opponents. Escobar will represent Texas

processed in court. Gonzales was one of the most vocal Republican opponents to that

is expected to significantly delay the case and that abortion opponents had hoped would occur

state needed to fix the district’s entrenched problems and opponents noting that Houston ISD

the Tribune. Texas’ new abortion law, however, gives that privilege to anyone. Abortion opponents, who support the

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for the 11th Congressional District last month, seven of his nine primary opponents called an "urgent" news

the adult section. She kept “My Princess Boy” in the children’s section. Opponents of the

and 94% of donations were under $100. Allred has largely ignored his primary opponents and tried

The upper chamber gave final passage to a bill that would ban what opponents call "partial-birth" abortions

and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Opponents of the

a priority , has said the legislation ensures inappropriate material stays off school library shelves. Opponents of the

to them.” But it’s a vote that even the most ardent opponents of unrestricted

break to a West Texas nuclear waste disposal company. Now, lawmakers have removed what opponents called a giveaway

reelection. Now is not the time to consider adding another county program, opponents to the

became mired in conservative opposition and never got a hearing. Opponents of expanding

reserved for cases involving high risks of domestic violence or suicide, but opponents of red

and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin have been among the most ardent opponents of Cruz

emotional over fears or recollections of harassment and abuse. During that testimony, opponents of the

will force voters to make more informed decisions in individual elections, but opponents say the legislation

parent-child reunification therapy in custody battles By Jessica Shuran Yu Sept. 10, 2025 Opponents of reunification

The upper chamber gave final passage to a bill that would ban what opponents call "partial-birth" abortions

for this age group has increased by 52.2% between 2000 and 2021. Opponents of the

of hemp products, including those that are legal under the federal definition. Hemp opponents have given various reasons

does he know my record of fighting for Southeast Texans. Unfortunately, my opponents have sought this endorsement

and rallied in opposition at the Texas Capitol. And, bill opponents say, the Republican

nominate four more four pro-voucher candidates to fill seats vacated by retiring voucher opponents. After the May

2020 Candidates across the state are being accused of "district shopping" as opponents question their ties to

his entire two terms in office, and he has already drawn two opponents in his

pointed to the other’s financial support as a sign that their opponents are out of

to a 2015 decision by Justice Samuel Alito on lethal injection drugs. “Death-penalty opponents have created ‘practical obstacle

build the wall” effort, has used personal attacks and misinformation against perceived opponents. By Jeremy Schwartz and

and what better issue for Texans to do that with?" she asked.  Opponents of the