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Texas Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against state GOP chair, lawmaker says

Rep. Cody Harris had accused Abraham George of improperly threatening to send mailers and censure lawmakers who backed Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

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Texas GOP chair claims church-state separation is a myth as lawmakers, pastors prep for “spiritual battle”

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race

Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

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Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers

This is the latest example of the Republican Party of Texas spending its resources attacking its own members.

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John Cornyn spent years preparing to run for Senate majority leader. Will it be enough?

John Cornyn is running to succeed Mitch McConnell after years waiting in his shadow. But the far-right, in Texas and Washington, are putting up a fight.

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Is Rep Nate Schatzline Misusing Nonprofit to Play Partisan Politics?

“It appears that For Liberty & Justice is violating its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by assisting the campaign of Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party.”

Texas Observer

Texas GOP investing in South Texas races as some Republicans worry about party's performance in November

Several local party officials have signed an open letter warning that “grave and deteriorating” fundraising and voter outreach efforts could leave some candidates vulnerable.

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Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle

Neither of the Texas GOP’s dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife.

The Texas Tribune

TX GOP amendment prevents Dems winning

Amendment approved by GOP convention voters would effectively end Democrats’ chances of winning statewide office

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Proposed Texas GOP platform calls for the Bible in schools, electoral changes that would lock Democrats out of statewide office

The platform was voted on Saturday, with tallies expected next week. Other planks call abortion homicide and gender-transition care “child abuse.”

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Far-right favorite Abraham George elected to lead Texas GOP

George was backed by outgoing GOP chair Matt Rinaldi, who ushered in a Republican civil war and oversaw staffing cuts and drops in fundraising.

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Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party

The political consultant joins a crowded field to replace outgoing Chair Matt Rinaldi when party delegates meet next week.

The Texas Tribune

Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure

Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in future elections because of the ongoing disunity that has defined Rinaldi’s two terms.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP chair candidate tried to confront wife’s alleged lover with a loaded gun, police say

Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged.

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For Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is a legacy-defining test

In the lead up to Tuesday’s trial, Patrick has been under tremendous scrutiny and pressure as Paxton allies and opponents search for signs of which way he may be leaning

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s impeachment hints at shaky support in Collin County, his longtime base of power

The suspended attorney general’s political origins and rise to power began in the suburban North Texas county. But every House member from the county voted to impeach him.

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