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We conclude our April series of conversations with San Antonio's leading mayoral candidates as Bob sits down with Rolando Pablos—a businessman, attorney, and former republican Texas Secretary of State—to discuss his campaign, priorities, and vision for the city. Pablos shares his personal and professional background, shaped by his experience as an immigrant and his decades of public and private sector leadership. The conversation examines key issues facing San Antonio, including the city's persistent poverty rates, workforce development, economic competitiveness, and the challenges of attracting new businesses. Pablos addresses concerns about partisanship, his approach to relationships with state and federal officials, and his proposals for increasing transparency and accountability at City Hall. This episode explores: Pablos's views on San Antonio's economic development and what's needed to attract companies and jobs The city's historical and systemic poverty, and the role of education and workforce training in addressing it Relationships with Mexico, free trade, and why maintaining strong binational partnerships is key for San Antonio's future How Pablos would approach issues such as Project Marvel, affordable housing development, and infrastructure challenges The future of local government and the role of nonpartisanship and outside money in city elections It's a substantive look at where San Antonio stands, what's at stake in the mayoral race, and how leadership could shape the city's next chapter. -- -- RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:
Carlos Ealy is assistant secretary of state for Mexican and Border Affairs in the Office of the Texas Secretary of State. Ealy spoke at a reception held for the Texas Port to the Stars FDI Summit hosted by RioPlex at the Westin Galleria in Houston. Here are his remarks from the stage.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
Problems with electronic software used by Dallas County in last November's election could have an impact on how the next election in Wilson County signs in voters. The Texas Secretary of State has decertified Election Systems & Software (ES&S) electronic pollbooks, which Dallas County used to check in registered voters, stating that the system failed seven technical and three functional standards. Wilson County, along with another 65 of Texas' 254 counties, also uses ES&S pollbooks, Wilson County Elections Administrator Olga Marrero advised. “Dallas County had the problems,” Marrero told the Wilson County News on Feb. 6. “We had no problems...Article Link
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Abbott says we'll pass school choice without the big handout, offered last time, to the ISD bureaucracies. The governor points out that when offered billions last time around the ISDs wouldn't play ball so too bad. But the real reason we should not hand more big money to the administrative machines of government school districts is the continued failure of those schools to deliver good results: Texas Students' Test Scores Shrink as Spending Grows.Meanwhile, Democrats keep talking about “billionaires” instead of parents and students. Also, they maintain their position that students in really bad schools should continue to be captive to such with no real alternative.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas sales tax receipts come in much stronger than last month.Texas Secretary of State Office of Elections decertifies E-Pollbook system from ES&S.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.livewww.flyover.liveTrey TrainorTrey TrainorTWITTER: www.x.com/txelectionlaw TWITTER: www.x.com/txelectionlawwww.x.com/txelectionlaw James E. “Trey” Trainor III, a nationally recognized expert in election law, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Federal Election Commission in May 2020. With over two decades of experience in election law, campaign finance, and ethics, Trey has served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State, advised two presidential campaigns, and represented the Texas Republican Party. Before his FEC appointment, he practiced law as a partner at Akerman LLP and ran his own successful private firm. A proud Texas A&M graduate and Corps of Cadets member, Trey also served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserves and earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Known for his commitment to constitutional principles and electoral integrity, Trey Trainor continues to be a respected authority in safeguarding America's democratic process.James E. “Trey” Trainor III, a nationally recognized expert in election law, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Federal Election Commission in May 2020. With over two decades of experience in election law, campaign finance, and ethics, Trey has served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State, advised two presidential campaigns, and represented the Texas Republican Party. Before his FEC appointment, he practiced law as a partner at Akerman LLP and ran his own successful private firm. A proud Texas A&M graduate and Corps of Cadets member, Trey also served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserves and earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. Known for his commitment to constitutional principles and electoral integrity, Trey Trainor continues to be a respected authority in safeguarding America's democratic process.Send us a message... we can't reply, but we read them all!Support the show► ReAwaken America- text the word FLYOVER to 918-851-0102 (Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com) ► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover ► ALL LINKS: https://sociatap.com/FlyoverConservatives
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Plus, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Thursday ordered an audit of select races across the state, and Black citizens across the country have received anonymous, racist text messages since Election Day.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Early voting totals turn out below 2020 overall, with encouraging stats for both sides - for Dems, heavy early turnout for women could be key: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/columns/2024/11/03/who-has-voted-early-in-texas-2024-elections-trump-harris/75989548007/ ...Almost half of the total of registered voters in Texas have showed up early: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/almost-half-of-texas-registered-voters-early-voting-numbers/287-7ea7dd66-f0b2-4767-883a-86d8da3ed561 ...Ted Cruz is part of a national Republican push to falsely raise fears of widespread election fraud: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4966426-texas-republicans-election-fraud-claims/ ...Strangely, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick disagrees, sticking up for the elections process in Tarrant County: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/lt-gov-responds-trump-campaign-sharing-false-claims-of-tarrant-county-vote-flipping/3687137/ ...Meanwhile, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson refuses to allow federal elections monitors access to polling and counting locations in several Texas counties they have flagged: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/01/texas-justice-department-election-monitors/ National outrage over the second needless death of a pregnant Texas woman - Neveah Crain of Vidor was only 18 years old: https://www.propublica.org/article/nevaeh-crain-death-texas-abortion-ban-emtala Over 100 Texas OB/GYN's have signed a letter to Texas lawmakers pleading for them to wake up to the living nightmare they have created: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/11/03/texas-ob-gyn-letter-abortion-laws/ Progress Texas has announced our endorsements for the 2024 election! See a full rundown here: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas%E2%80%99-november-general-election-endorsements ...And a podcast on WHY we've chosen to back these great candidates: https://progresstexas.org/podcast/happy-hour-174-our-2024-candidate-endorsements Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Even missing key data, the Texas Secretary of State's tally of early turnout shows massive interest in the election across the state, but the biggest numbers in our urban counties: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/historical/index.shtml Keep in mind that you can't use your smartphone while voting: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/10/24/dont-even-think-about-using-your-phone-at-the-polls-key-electronic-rules-every-texas-voter-needs-to-know/ ...Also, you can't wear political slogans on your clothing, unfortunately including your awesome Humans Against Ted Cruz t-shirt: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/state/2024/10/21/wear-clothes-political-shirts-law-illegal-polls-electioneering-early-voting-texas-election-2024/75775888007/ New polling - which is becoming less and less relevant - shows a dead heat between Colin Allred and Ted Cruz: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4947749-cruz-allred-texas-senate-race-poll/ ...Another study uncovers the obvious, that Republicans are far more skeptical of the security of our elections process than Democrats: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/u-of-h-survey-finds-sharp-divide-in-texas-voters-confidence-in-electoral-system Ken Paxton's e-mail account for reporting voter fraud has instead fielded a flood of trolling: https://abc13.com/post/emails-sent-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxtons-illegal-voting-tip-line-flooded-trolls-taunts/15460430/ Progress Texas has announced our endorsements for the 2024 election! See a full rundown here: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas%E2%80%99-november-general-election-endorsements ...And a podcast on WHY we've chosen to back these great candidates: https://progresstexas.org/podcast/happy-hour-174-our-2024-candidate-endorsements Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Texas officially set a new all-time turnout record for the first day of early voting on Monday: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/texas-early-voting-record-set/285-8314514c-859a-48bb-9311-08d7a591bd6f ...It's due both to massive population growth, and rates of voter registration that outpace that growth: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4947150-texas-early-voting-turnout-record/ ...Despite a viral video that has stoked right-wing paranoia, election officials in North Texas report no significant glitches with voting machines: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/verify/no-votes-for-donald-trump-not-being-marked-as-votes-for-kamala-harris-in-white-settlement-texas/287-d50739d4-bf37-4c9c-86dc-552357c98ef3 Despite his own admission that non-citizen voting is extremely rare, Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration for insufficiently helping to verify the citizenship of registered voters: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/22/texas-voter-verification-lawsuit-paxton/ ...Perhaps bending to pressure from Paxton, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has gone along with the non-citizen voting hysteria, just two days after proclaiming Texas' readiness for the election: https://x.com/josephtrimmer_/status/1848901113501688154?s=46 Both Presidential candidates will be in Texas - the first time in 30 years this close to the election - with Kamala Harris hosting a rally in Houston on Friday afternoon: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/10/22/kamala-harris-visit-to-texas-a-sign-of-shifting-political-battlegrounds/ ...Link to RSVP for the Harris rally: https://events.democrats.org/event/732872/ ...And Donald Trump will be in Austin on Friday, to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/both-presidential-candidates-to-visit-texas-friday-as-election-day-looms ...While VP hopeful and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will join an online roundtable on cannabis legalization hosted by Willie Nelson on Thursday night at 6: https://deadline.com/2024/10/willie-nelson-cannabis-community-call-support-kamala-harris-1236120922/ ...Link to join Willie's party: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VC7_s84vSzC5mJp5QjTULA#/registration Texas Supreme Court justice John Devine has drawn fresh scrutiny over his management of a family friend's estate, conflicting with ethics rules: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/22/texas-supreme-court-john-devine-elvie-kingston-trust/ Progress Texas has announced our endorsements for the 2024 election! See a full rundown here: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas%E2%80%99-november-general-election-endorsements ...And a podcast on WHY we've chosen to back these great candidates: https://progresstexas.org/podcast/happy-hour-174-our-2024-candidate-endorsements Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
So things that don't happen just keep happening, man. They don't happen and yet they happen. “Hey, it's just sex trafficking, drug trafficking, Venezuelan street gangs taking over some apartment buildings in Colorado. Who cares?”. Do you hear yourself? What does God's Word say? 2 Corinthians 4:44 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.2 Peter 3:3-43 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming' he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.Episode Links:Speaker Mike Johnson: “I recently traveled to NC and victims of Hurricane Helene told me nearly two weeks after landfall, the Biden-Harris Administration had STILL not provided them with all the resources they desperately needed. But CBS selectively edited OUT ENTIRELY this first-hand perspective.”Texas Elections Chief Tells Poll Workers To Give Ballots To People Who Show Noncitizen IDs“NEW guidance from Texas Secretary of State @SecJaneNelson directs election workers NOT to accept NONCITIZEN IDs as #VoterID. @TXsecofstate now advises election workers to require voters with “limited-term” ID to show a naturalization certificate to receive a regular ballot.PA County Finds 21 Voter Registration Requests To Be Fraudulent Despite State Guidance That Would Have Accepted ThemDOJ Sues Virginia for Purging Voter Rolls Too Close to Election What a joke.Residents here in Aurora, Colorado confirming that gangs ravaged the town. We have to elect President Trump.The Sheriff of one of the biggest counties in Colorado just got up on stage at the Aurora rally to endorse Trump, saying only he can stop the gangster invasion plaguing the stateGeorgia State Soil and Water Conservation Representative gives this speech on Rockdale Biolab fire then passes away shortly after at the capitol. Now the GBI is investigating… Everybody needs to watch and listen to what he had to say!Georgia official collapsed suddenly on Tuesday and died in the hospital - on the same day after testifying about the Conyers, GA BioLab chemical explosionFire at Conyers chemical plant forces evacuationsBREAKING: Christian teacher Enoch Burke has been sent back to prison in Ireland after he refused to use a student's preferred pronouns (they/them). Burke has already spent 442 days in jail for opposing transgender ideology. The Woke Mind Virus is destroying the West.Alan's Soaps https://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/toddStart your journey to better health with MassZymes. Visit bioptimizers.com/todd today to get your MassZymes 10% off. Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home! Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Learn about Bulwark's strategies with their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. Get yours by calling 866-779-RISK or go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com.Renue Healthcare https://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit renue.healthcare/Todd
Eligible Texans planning to vote in the November general election have until Oct. 7 to register, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds folks. The registration deadline applies to both early and election day voting. Instructions on how to register to vote and how to update existing voter registrations can be found at VoteTexas.org. To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county where you register, and at least 18 years old on Election Day. Texas officials say they have scrubbed voter rolls of more than 1 million voters deemed ineligible. The routine...Article Link
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: The annual report from the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee shows a dramatic uptick in maternal deaths within one year of giving birth - being suffered mostly by Black and Hispanic mothers: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/18/maternal-mortality-2020-2021/ Ted Cruz has helped Republicans in the U.S. Senate avoid a vote on requiring insurance companies to pay for IVF treatments - they'd rather not be forced to say yes or no to a popular option that involves the destruction of unused embryos: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/ted-cruz-ivf-colin-allred-19772025.php Ken Paxton has left nine of the ten real estate properties he owns off of his legally-required financial statement to the Texas Ethics Commission: https://www.kut.org/2024-09-18/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-homes-houses-property-ownership-transparency-ethics ...San Antonio Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer writes in an op-ed of his theory that Paxton's efforts against urban voter registration is out of the fear that those new voters will oppose his worldview: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/ken-paxton-texas-voting-lawsuit-19766720.php ...Paxton appears to have pressured Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson into asking federal officials for help in verifying the citizenship of people registering to vote: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/texas-asks-government-for-help-verifying-voters-immigration-status-citizenship/287-278fb63b-ae50-45ba-b1c0-787997da67da ...Paxton has also left key information out of his warnings to voters not to try to register if they're not eligible: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article292560309.html See Progress Texas' guide to fun events happening across the state during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through October 15: https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-texas-culture-national-hispanic-heritage-month See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access And, our September membership drive is underway! We want to add 50 new members to the Progress Texas family in the form of regular monthly supporters at the $10, $25 or $50 level - if you join the team before the end of September, we'll hook you up with an exclusive invitation to our Holiday Party this December! https://progresstexas.org/donate Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accused of running a voter intimidation campaign. Travis County officials claim Paxton used his office to suppress voters, launching an intimidation campaign to discourage voter registration. The county, home to Austin, alleges Paxton and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson forced the state to sue the county for sending voter registration forms to likely-eligible voters who are not registered, breaking federal voting law. Travis County Judge Andy Brown and other officials say Paxton's actions are meant to pressure local government officials to stop efforts required by federal law to register voters. The county started a voter registration outreach program in July to reach likely-eligible unregistered voters no matter their political leanings. Officials insist the voter registration drive was part of their duty to encourage voter engagement. Paxton's office says they had no right to encourage voter registration by sending out forms. The county is asking the court to rule that the voter registration drive was legal and Paxton's actions were a violation of federal law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Officials in Travis County have sued Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson over their efforts to stop Travis County from sending voter registration applications to eligible but non-registered voters: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/17/texas-voter-registration-ken-paxton-jane-nelson-lawsuit-travis/ Tarrant County Republicans are upset with their own representatives on that county's Commissioner's Court who backed down from plans to eliminate college campus polling locations: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/18/tarrant-county-gop-college-voting-locations-election-advantage/ A massive new Republican election advertising campaign focuses on stoking anti-LGBTQ hate: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/18/ted-cruz-republicans-texas-transgender-rights-election-2024/ New research shows that about half of Republicans will not accept the results of the November election if Trump doesn't win: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/09/17/half-republicans-wont-accept-trump-loss-2024/75142477007/ That pipeline fire in suburban Houston was burning into a third day as of midnight last night: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/energy-transfer-pipeline-continues-burn-la-porte-texas-2024-09-17/ ...No info about the driver who ignited the fire has been released: https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/texans-on-edge-as-pipeline-fire-continues-to-burn-with-no-end-in-sight-flames-blaze-deer-park-la-porte-houston-valve-explosion-crash-driver-investigation-fbi-explosion-smoke See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access And, our September membership drive is underway! We want to add 50 new members to the Progress Texas family in the form of regular monthly supporters at the $10, $25 or $50 level - if you join the team before the end of September, we'll hook you up with an exclusive invitation to our Holiday Party this December! https://progresstexas.org/donate Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas is leading the way in voter roll clean up and has removed over 1 million ineligible voters. But nevermind all of that, Democrats and their press propagandists keep with the narrative that there is little to no corruption related to voting.The problem for Texas Democrats is that for decades most of the allegations brought to law enforcement (as well as convictions) come from Democrats charging other Democrats with cheating.The latest episode has LULAC, the media, and Democrats claiming racism and all the other regular charges but once again, it is nothing of the sort. The Office of Attorney General is investigating ballot harvesting charges from a Democrat candidate and was requested to do so by the local district attorney. Also, the raids last week were only a step in an investigation that has gone on since 2022.You have to skip the top section of the story, as it's filled with agitprop for Dems, to get to the real meat of the story the media would rather bury: Warrants detail Ken Paxton's vote harvesting investigation.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Secretary of State Releases Election Audit Reports.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Officers under the orders of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office aggressively raided the homes of Democratic House candidate Cecilia Castellano and several other Latino politicos in south Texas, including an 87-year-old retired teacher: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/24/ken-paxton-vote-harvesting-raid-lulac-cecilia-castellano/ ...LULAC has called on the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into Paxton's raids: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/25/us/texas-latinos-democrats-raids-paxton.html ...Paxton's actions in North Texas, at the debunked behest of a Fox News anchor, also target Latino communities: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/26/texas-voter-registration-election-ken-paxton-investigation/ ...Paxton's efforts to dissolve a migrant outreach non-profit in Houston for what he calls illegal political messaging has been thrown out of court: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/23/texas-attorney-general-lawsuit-immigrant-rights-group-ruling-houston/ ...All while the Texas Secretary of State's office says it has found "inadequacies" in Harris County's execution of the 2021-22 election - thus they're sending inspectors to oversee the November election across the Houston metro: https://abc13.com/post/texas-secretary-state-sends-inspectors-monitor-harris-county-2024-election-following-audit-2021-22-voting-issues/15225920/ Progress Texas will set up our official HQ during TribFests' Open Congress on Saturday September 7 at Hideout Coffee at 7th and Congress! We'll be live all day recording for the podcast, hanging out with progressive activists including YOU, and moving our stylish merch. Come see us - it's free! https://festival.texastribune.org/event/651560b0-5404-4ea0-b75e-8725c648826d/websitePage:64071bfd-7c25-49f7-a1ca-90f3fa6ff376 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: https://govotetexas.org/ ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encourages interested Texans to engage with the election process by signing up to be a poll worker. “Working as an election poll worker is a good way to get involved in your community and support democracy,” said Secretary Nelson. “Poll workers are often the face of the voting process and are critical to the success of an election.” Having an adequate number of poll workers to staff polling places on and before Election Day can ensure voters receive the assistance they need at the polls and can help provide a positive and smooth voting...Article Link
HARLINGEN, Texas - On his recent visit to the Rio Grande Valley, Rolando Pablos gave advice on how to grow the RioPlex marketing brand.Pablos, a former Texas Secretary of State, wrote the roadmap for the Borderplex Alliance, the regional economic development entity for El Paso, Ciudad Juarez, and Santa Teresa.As a guest of the CEO Group and the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force, Pablos spoke to an audience of VIPs at the Harlingen Convention Center. The CEO Group and the task force wanted to glean best practices from Pablos as they develop RioPlex, a branding initiative to help market the Valley and northern Tamaulipas across the globe.After his speech, Pablos gave an interview to the Rio Grande Guardian. In the interview he spoke about his key takeaway from the meeting, the underlying reason the Texas economy is booming, how the BorderPlex Alliance came about, the state of the El Paso economy, the huge multi-modal facility in Santa Teresa, the importance of advocating in Austin and Washington, D.C., and the advice he had for RioPlex.“Here in the Valley, you have access to the entire world. And so my recommendation is take advantage of it. The sea port, is it in Brownsville? Yes, but it benefits the entire region. And so why not use that as a starting point to reach out to the world. The port here is already doing well. It needs to be supported and it needs to be marketed along with the entire region,” Pablos said.Here is the interview:Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
Terri Hall provides a template for a letter to contact the Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's Director of the Elections Division, Christina Adkins. Please do your part ! HERE
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Travis County Attorney has dismissed all trespassing charges against pro-Hamas murderer, Jew hating protesters at UT-Austin. UT is not pleased and neither should we be. Also see: What Happened to UT's Outside Agitators?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Secretary of State election division sends an advisory that puts Texas back on track with properly numbered ballots. The problem was with ES&S systems; Hart systems are without the problem.It appears Biden's politicized DOJ and FBI are still going after Attorney General Ken Paxton. Anyone who thought the DC Leftists would stop trying to get to the nation's most effective attorney general at fighting the Obama/Biden/DC Democrat machine is a fool.Texas wins another Golden Shovel Award.Good court rulings: U.S. Supreme Court pauses federal smog control plan Supreme Court Curtails SEC's Administrative Judge Enforcement Powers Texas' top court rejects appeal made by former Angelina County judge who violated open meetings law Criminal appeals court denies Travis Co. district attorney's attempt to reverse Daniel Perry pardon Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the 12th in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In previous episodes, we addressed filing in Delaware and California, which are the most frequently used by our clients, most of whom have a connection with California. Other episodes have focused on the state filings in Nevada and Arizona, Washington State and Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii, New York and New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut, Maine and Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, Florida and Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina, and most recently Kentucky and Tennessee. Today, with Joe Hilliard's help, we examine the basic state filing requirements for nonprofit corporations operating in Oklahoma and Texas. You can find all the prior episodes on our website or the Farella YouTube Channel, where there is a playlist just for state filing requirements episodes. In future episodes, we'll work our way through the rest of the states. Show Notes: Farella YouTube podcast channel EO Radio Show #2: Nonprofit Basics: Designators, Members, Directors, Officers: The Who's Who of Nonprofit Governance Oklahoma: Oklahoma Secretary of Business Services page: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/default.aspx Oklahoma Business Entity FAQ: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/faq.aspx Oklahoma Current Entity Search: https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/corpInquiryFind.aspx Oklahoma Fee Schedule: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/fees.aspx Oklahoma Online Filing Library: https://www.sos.ok.gov/corp/filing.aspx Oklahoma Downloadable Business Forms Library: https://www.sos.ok.gov/business/forms.aspx Oklahoma Not for profit Certificate of Incorporation: https://www.sos.ok.gov/forms/Fm0008.PDF Oklahoma Certificate of Qualification (Foreign Corporation) Form: https://www.sos.ok.gov/forms/Fm0012.PDF Oklahoma online processing time: https://oklahoma.gov/business/launch/register-your-business.html Oklahoma Secretary of State Charitable Organizations Page: https://www.sos.ok.gov/charity/Default.aspx Oklahoma Secretary of State Charitable Organizations Forms: https://www.sos.ok.gov/charity/forms.aspx Oklahoma Charitable Organization Registration Form: https://www.sos.ok.gov/forms/Fm0101.PDF Oklahoma Tax Commission: https://oklahoma.gov/tax.html Oklahoma Sales Tax Exemption form: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/tax/documents/forms/businesses/general/Packet-E.pdf Texas: Texas Secretary of State business services page: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/index.shtml Texas SOSDirect Portal: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml Texas current entity database: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml Texas Secretary of State Nonprofit Organizations Page: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/nonprofit_org.shtml Texas Forms: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms_boc.shtml Texas Certificate of Formation Nonprofit Corporation form and instructions: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/202_boc.pdf Texas Application for Registration for a Foreign Nonprofit Corporation form and instructions: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/302_boc.pdf Texas Fees Schedule: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/fees-other.shtml Texas Filing Options FAQ: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/options.shtml Texas Attorney General Charitable Trusts page: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/charitable-trusts Texas Attorney General Charitable Trusts Registration and Filings Page: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/divisions/charitable-trusts/registration-and-filings Texas Comptroller Tax Exemptions for Qualified Organizations Page: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/exempt/ Texas Comptroller Tax Exemptions Application Forms: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/exempt/forms/ If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at eoradioshow@fbm.com. Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Votebeat broke one of the strangest stories I have read in a while last week that was then picked up by other Texas outlets. “Texas counties surprise surcharge from voter registration software vendor.”Counties should not be late on their payments but why did the firm not shakedown clients in other states too? And more importantly, why has is the Texas Secretary of State's system been allowed to be so bad since an audit pointed out such way back in 2007?There is room for much criticism on this issue. The failed state system is making taxpayers pay twice for the same, or similar, service!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas rig count increased by 7 in Texas last week. And, the Railroad Commission reports that 2023 was another record-breaking year for Texas oil and gas production.Two Denton ISD elementary school principals indicted for illegal electioneering. About time!Some conservative Texas House legislators have proposed a new “Contract with Texas” and the Lefty Texas Tribune characterizes such as: “House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker.”Attorney General Paxton sues Harris County over its new “guaranteed income” welfare scheme.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
This Day in Legal History: Women Admitted to Practice Before Supreme CourtOn February 15, 1879, a landmark moment unfolded in the annals of American legal history as President Rutherford B. Hayes signed groundbreaking legislation that fundamentally transformed the legal profession in the United States. This legislation, a pivotal stride towards gender equality, granted women the right to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, a privilege that had been exclusively reserved for men until that point. The enactment of this law not only marked a significant departure from longstanding gender-based restrictions but also symbolized a crucial step toward dismantling the barriers faced by women in the legal field.The first to avail of this newfound right was Belva Lockwood, an attorney who had tirelessly advocated for the inclusion of women in the legal profession. Lockwood's admission to the Supreme Court bar on March 3, 1879, barely two weeks after the law's enactment, underscored the immediate impact of the legislation. Her journey to this historic achievement was fraught with challenges, as she had previously been denied the opportunity to present before the Supreme Court solely on the basis of her gender. Lockwood's perseverance and her eventual triumph served as a beacon of inspiration for countless women aspiring to legal careers.The legislation's passage and Lockwood's subsequent admission into the Supreme Court bar did more than just allow women to practice law at the highest court in the land; it challenged the prevailing norms and attitudes towards women's roles in both the legal profession and society at large. This pivotal event in legal history not only broadened the horizons for women within the legal field but also contributed to the gradual shifting of societal perceptions regarding women's capabilities and rights. The courage and determination of those who fought for this change laid the groundwork for future generations of women lawyers, who would continue to break barriers and shape the legal landscape.While the legislative victory in 1879 marked a monumental step forward for women in the legal profession, the fight for gender equality within the field is far from over. Despite significant progress, disparities persist in representation, advancement, and pay. For instance, a report by the American Bar Association in 2021 highlighted that although women make up approximately 50% of law school graduates, they represent only about 23% of partners in law firms across the United States. This statistic underscores the ongoing challenges women face in achieving equal standing and opportunities within the legal profession. The journey that began with pioneers like Belva Lockwood continues today, as efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and foster a more inclusive legal landscape carry on. The strides made thus far serve as both a testament to the progress achieved and a reminder of the work that remains to be done.The U.S. House of Representatives recently faced a setback in efforts to adjust the state-and-local tax (SALT) deduction cap, particularly impacting states like New York and California. A proposal by Representative Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) to increase the SALT cap to $20,000 for married couples filing jointly was defeated in a test vote, highlighting the ongoing political struggle over this issue. The SALT cap, introduced in the GOP's 2017 tax law, limits deductions to $10,000, affecting taxpayers in high-tax states—predominantly Democratic, or "blue," states—more severely than those in lower-tax, or "red," states. This measure has been contentious, with Democrats and some Republicans from high-tax states pushing for an increase, arguing that the cap disproportionately burdens their constituents. Despite the bill's failure, New York Republicans vow to continue their efforts to amend the SALT cap, signaling an ongoing debate over tax policy that intersects with partisan and state interests.SALT Cap Bill Fails Test Vote in House in Blow to N.Y. GOP (1)SpaceX is in the process of relocating its business incorporation from Delaware to Texas, as indicated by a recent filing with the Texas Secretary of State. This move by Elon Musk follows a similar trend among his companies, particularly after a Delaware judge nullified Musk's $56 billion pay package at Tesla Inc. earlier in the year. Musk, advocating for the shift, has publicly encouraged other companies to consider leaving Delaware for states like Texas, which he views as more favorable. Notably, SpaceX already has significant operations in Texas, including a testing facility, a satellite manufacturing plant, and a rocket production site, reinforcing the state's appeal to Musk and his ventures. The relocation of SpaceX's incorporation to Texas is seen as a major win for the state, aligning with its strategy to attract businesses with low taxes and minimal regulation. This decision also reflects Musk's broader strategy of moving his companies away from Delaware, following legal challenges there, including the high-profile attempt to purchase Twitter Inc., which he later renamed X and moved to Nevada.SpaceX Seeks to Move Incorporation to Texas From Delaware (1)Over 70% of federal judges have enrolled in a U.S. Marshals Service program that supplies electronic security systems for their homes, responding to a significant rise in threats against the judiciary. Ron Davis, the director of the U.S. Marshals Service, highlighted the urgency of these threats during a Judiciary Committee hearing, emphasizing the risk they pose to democracy. This increase in threats, notably spiking to 457 in fiscal year 2023 from 224 in fiscal 2021, coincides with the contentious period following the 2020 presidential election and involves serious incidents, including attempts against judges and Supreme Court justices. The security program, in place since 2005, has faced criticism for offering outdated equipment, prompting efforts to modernize and enhance the protection offered to judges amidst growing concerns for their safety.Most federal judges opt into US Marshals' home security program | ReutersSpecial Counsel Jack Smith has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss Donald Trump's request to delay his trial over charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election loss, emphasizing the public interest in proceeding to trial promptly, especially given the defendant's former presidential status. The appeal follows a decision by a D.C. Circuit panel that rejected Trump's claim to presidential immunity from prosecution, with Smith advocating for a swift resolution or a fast-tracked hearing by the Supreme Court. Trump's legal team seeks to halt trial proceedings while pursuing further appeals, a move Smith argues would unnecessarily delay the trial. The case touches on profound allegations of Trump attempting to subvert the electoral process and undermine democratic transition, amidst broader claims of immunity extending beyond his presidency.Special counsel urges US Supreme Court to rebuff Trump in immunity fight | ReutersThe U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has initiated legal action against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) over a significant tax debt amounting to approximately $1.45 billion, attributed to the defunct Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The lawsuit demands a judicial review to decide the extent of the FDIC's obligation to settle the tax debt, following the FDIC's assumption of control over SVB's assets in March 2023 and its subsequent rejection of the IRS's tax claim. The dispute centers on the IRS's estimation of taxes due from SVB for the period between 2020 and 2023, a figure that is under reassessment due to some previously accounted employment taxes having been paid. This legal battle unfolds against the backdrop of SVB's collapse in March 2023, marking one of the largest bank failures in U.S. history, which had profound impacts on the regional banking sector and tech startups reliant on SVB's financial services.IRS sues FDIC over Silicon Valley Bank's $1.4 billion tax debt | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
MCALLEN, Texas - Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan recently spoke at a meeting of TxDOT's Border Trade Advisory Committee.In his presentation, Bazan listed some of the improvements happening at the bridge, including construction of a second span. With four more lanes, the new span will effectively double the capacity of the bridge. Bazan said Mexico is already building its half of the second span.After his presentation, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson asked Bazan to reiterate how much fresh produce the Pharr bridge crosses. The answer: Sixty-five percent of the imported fresh fruit and vegetables consumed in Texas. “That is absolutely phenomenal,” said Nelson, who chaired the BTAC meeting. Bazan said the new produce season will kickoff in October. He said Pharr Bridge Board is slated to host an Avocado Festival the same month.The BTAC meeting was held at the McAllen Convention Center.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate so the agency will be run by Scott, a former deputy attorney general.
On Tuesday's show: The Texas House has passed two bills aimed squarely at Harris County elections. One abolishes the office of Harris County elections administrator, and the other allows the Texas Secretary of State to impose "administrative oversight" during an election. News 88.7's Andrew Schneider explains what the laws would do. Also this hour: Texas Children's Hospital was recently cited by OSHA for 15 incidents of workplace violence in 2022, in which patients attacked health care and security personnel. On the heels of that news, we discuss efforts to prevent workplace violence in hospitals. Then, we learn about some new projects aimed at protecting and conserving the Texas coastline. And, nearly 30 years after it was first staged, we reflect on the social and artistic themes in the musical Rent with the director of the production at TUTS, which runs through May 28.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Governor Abbott steps us busing of illegal aliens from El Paso to other states; deploys more National Guard to El Paso and has them stringing some barbed wire, and; sends President Biden a nasty letter good for nothing but political points in the conservative press. So far its all political theater but a real crisis on the ground. Will Abbott actually send guard members and DPS troopers to actually prevent the illegal crossing of the border? Until that's done it is mostly hot air.About the case the Supreme Court stepped into relating to Title 42.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Very large companies in Texas are pressing for a renewal of the crony capitalism handouts of Chapter 313 in the next legislative session. If it is to be stopped, or even well curtailed, you need to contact reps and senators now through mid-January and tell them “no renewal of Chapter 313 or similar.”Texas Secretary of State releases Phase 2 Report on full forensic audit of 2020 General Election in Texas. The report shows what I have long said to be the truth: A bigger problem than any cheating is the incompetence at the job of running elections we see in so many counties.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Register for the 88th Session Kickoff: https://thetexan.regfox.com/88th-session-kickoff Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast. This week on The Texan's Weekly Roundup, the team discusses: Sen. Jane Nelson being appointed as the next Texas Secretary of StateThe new leadership at Texas' oldest statewide officeSpeaker Phelan receiving an overwhelming endorsement from the House GOP CaucusSen. Carol Alvarado filing a bill to hold a statewide referendum to legalize casinos and sports bettingAbbott directing the state to prohibit TikTok on government devicesAbbott repeating his support for vaccine mandates as COVID-19 enters its third yearThe Texas Legislature demanding it have a say in the ERCOT market redesignRepublicans possibly impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas over the border crisisAustin and its police union reaching an impasse over labor negotiationsUvalde suing its district attorney for allegedly withholding information relating to the Robb Elementary shootingTexas oil and gas companies showing their preparations for the upcoming winter season
After a little more than a year in office, the Texas Secretary of State is stepping down. We’ll look at why, and what it means for Texas. Other stories we’re tracking: how a Texan who may be mulling a presidential run in 2024 could, win or lose, shake up politics in Texas in a big […]
On Monday's show: In a News 88.7 exclusive, the Harris County District Attorney's Office outlines how the recently announced investigation into how Election Day was handled in the county will be conducted. Some had criticized the office saying District Attorney Kim Ogg was trying to score political points. However, Nathan Beedle tells Andrew Schneider the DA's office was required by state law to open the investigation after a referral from the Texas Secretary of State's Office and that the Texas Rangers will be conducting the investigation. Also this hour: We learn about new work the University of Houston's Graduate School of Social Work is doing toward racial justice. Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller helps us prepare our pets for the holiday season and answers your questions. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Though Republicans swept statewide offices (same as it ever was), Democrats overwhelmingly won in Harris County. Do those skinny margins of victory mean that Harris County is firmly Democratic now? Plus, were Tuesday's polling place problems understandable screwups or harbingers of future chaos? Political contributor Evan Mintz and host Lisa Gray try to get their heads around it all. Texas Election results update by the Texas Secretary of State. Houston Chronicle reporting on Election issues in Harris County. KHOU 11 Breakdown of one of the election's major issues: Crime. For more great Houston content, make sure you subscribe to our morning newsletter, Hey Houston. You can also keep up with us day-by-day on Twitter and Instagram Let us know your Houston hot takes! Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE THESIS: If the government will not take the simple steps of making election security believable this nation will collapse. It won't happen immediately, but it will happen. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: Satan can influence and sway legal proceedings and governmental structures.In Revelation 2:10, Jesus states that Satan is in the process of influencing Smyrna's legal proceedings by throwing a collection of Christians into prison. Likewise, in Job 1:17, he manipulates the Chaldeans, encouraging them to steal Job's livestock. Though we are not told how he exerts his influence, we surmise he is the agent of these activities.THE NEWS & COMMENT:Latest RealClearPolitics Senate Forecast is Gloom for Democrats, Great for RepublicansThe map shows the GOP will enter the new Congress with 54 seats and Democrats with 46 seats. That means the GOP will pick up four seats and the Democrats…none.But the GOP will likely flip New Hampshire, Nevada, and Arizona.New Hampshire is the craziest because incumbent Democrat Sen. Maggie Hassan has had comfortable leads. As of now, Hassan's RCP average is 0.5%. But newer polls have GOP candidate General Don Bolduc with a slight lead. The momentum is swinging towards Holduc.Panicky Texas Democrats Beg Biden DOJ To Interfere In The MidtermsWith Democrats panicking, they're pulling out every device in their bag of tricks to stave off a red election tsunami. In Texas, this effort may take the form of direct intervention in the election by the now hyper-weaponized Biden Justice Department in Harris County, America's third-largest county, which is home to Houston, America's fourth-largest city. There, the Justice Department has been asked by the local Democratic machine to intervene in the November election by sending federal monitors. First, a little history. Because of Harris County's sloppiness in administering its elections, Texas's secretary of state announced last September that it would conduct a “full forensic audit of 2020 General Election in four Texas counties.” The 2020 election, marred by the bending and breaking of election law to accommodate fears over Covid-19, saw Harris County fumble the chain of custody for 14 polling locations and their electronic mobile ballot boxes. The number of votes in question totals 184,999. With regards to government, we shouldn't ascribe to malice that which is more easily explained by incompetence. In fact, Harris County's election administrator was so inept that she resigned under pressure in the wake of irregularities during the March 1, 2022, primary election. Thus, the Texas Secretary of State's Office and the Texas Attorney General's Office announced on Oct. 18 that they would send inspectors, security trainers, and legal advisers to Harris County to try to ensure the giant county runs its November election competently and fairly. But in a letter to the Biden Justice Department dated Oct. 20, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claim the state of Texas's plan to send in election inspectors amounts to an effort to “disrupt and intimidate local election workers.” Further, they claim, the state intends to “chill voters' trust in the election process.”This is the closing argument of the FigureHead? We must believe elections in American are safe and secure? [AUDIO] - Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain says Biden's speech last night was "one final warning."No, I agree with Bad Cat. If you want us to believe elections are secure, make them secure. I don't necessarily agree with this approach, but it's far better than the leaky, fraud prone method of today. Accusations of electoral fraud; if you want trust, stop posturing and solve the problemWhy is this allowed? Has the US Mail stopped picking up at nursing homes? [AUDIO] - Yesterday, Democrat Commissioner and Board of Elections chair @BobHarvie_PA stated “You can go to a senior center or nursing home and get 100 ballots and as long as you have 100 designated agent forms, your allowed to bring a 100 ballots.” This is illegal ballot harvestingIf the CIA will meddle in Brazil's elections and run coups in Ukraine, why would the CIA not do that in America? [AUDIO] - Tucker: “What's happening here is a version of what's happening in Brazil right now. Instead of giving a speech about how his policies have made your life better, or making a pitch for your vote, Biden commanded you to accept the election results.”
Halfway through Early Voting and with November 8 now just days aways, Texas is back in the glaring, national political spotlight. And experts all across the country say what happens here will dictate the nation's future… from Democrats' untenable hold on South Texas, to the Governor's mansion, to who will be controlling the levers of government the next time we vote for President. Are we ready for the scrutiny? Texas Secretary of State John Scott joins us to discuss whether the Texas election will be safe, the latest on the 2020 audit, turnout and any issues that have arisen thus far. ABC News Political Director Rick Klein also took our call for this episode of Y'all-itics to discuss the Texas impact on the rest on the nation. Get ready for 2024 talk. It begins in earnest on November 9th (unless you listen to this episode of Y'all-itics, in which case it starts now).Early Voting is underway. The Election is November 8th. Go Vote! Elections have consequences.
Halfway through Early Voting and with November 8 now just days aways, Texas is back in the glaring, national political spotlight. And experts all across the country say what happens here will dictate the nation's future… from Democrats' untenable hold on South Texas, to the Governor's mansion, to who will be controlling the levers of government the next time we vote for President. Are we ready for the scrutiny? Texas Secretary of State John Scott joins us to discuss whether the Texas election will be safe, the latest on the 2020 audit, turnout and any issues that have arisen thus far. ABC News Political Director Rick Klein also took our call for this episode of Y'all-itics to discuss the Texas impact on the rest on the nation. Get ready for 2024 talk. It begins in earnest on November 9th (unless you listen to this episode of Y'all-itics, in which case it starts now). Early Voting is underway. The Election is November 8th. Go Vote! Elections have consequences.
Interview wih Texas Secretary of State John Scott regarding our Statewide General Election.
On Tuesday's show: Harris County and Houston officials have sent a letter to the Department of Justice requesting federal election monitors observe the election monitors whom the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General offices are sending to the county. We discuss what this means for this year's midterm elections now that early voting is underway. Also this hour: We continue our series of interviews with candidates in some of the key races around Texas and Greater Houston that are on the ballot on Election Day. Today, we talk with Lesley Briones, candidate for Harris County Commissioner running to represent Precinct 4. Then, with the news that the University of Houston is adding a music therapy degree, we talk about how music is used in medical care. And we learn the history of Old Quarter Acoustic Café, the longstanding music venue in Galveston.
The Texas Secretary of State says inspectors will be sent to Harris county polling sites, citing breaches of election management in 2020. A Harris county official calls the timing of the letter suspicious. We’ll hear more. Also science fiction is now science fact, and big business, too. We’ll look at Texas’ role in the artificial […]
On Thursday's show: We discuss the news that the Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General's offices plan to send inspectors and elections security trainers to help oversee and administer Harris County's midterm election. Also this hour: We talk about the significance of Diwali to a number of Houstonians. Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions. And we talk with Houston writer and educator Elizabeth Farfán-Santos about her book, Undocumented Motherhood, which chronicles the story of a mother who came to the United States in search of better health care for her daughter.
Texas Secretary of State John Scott, the state's chief election officer, talks with Texas County Voice about the challenges county election officials are facing ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, and how his office is working to support them.
Many North Texans spent the early hours of the morning partying outside a grocery store in Frisco. The new school Superintendent for Fort Worth is at school this morning. The mid-term elections will be the safest in state history, according to the Texas Secretary of State. KRLD All Local - September 21, 2022
As we approach the next election cycle, many Americans wonder whether or not their votes will count.But given the incredibly high stakes in any election, how can Americans know that their votes actually matter and that their elections are free and fair?Chad Ennis, director of the Forensic Audit Division with the Texas Secretary of State's office and former senior fellow for the Election Protection Project at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, was instrumental in getting his state to take steps toward securing the election process.“I really feel like Texas has been a leader in all kinds of voting,” he says. “We were one of the first states to have early voting, but we've always been very keen on keeping the security in place.”Ennis joins the show to discuss the steps Texas took to secure its elections and offer some guidance on what other states should do to secure theirs. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we approach the next election cycle, many Americans wonder whether or not their votes will count. But given the incredibly high stakes in any election, how can Americans know that their votes actually matter and that their elections are free and fair? Chad Ennis, director of the Forensic Audit Division with the Texas Secretary […]
Three months from statewide midterm elections- but who’ll be running them if elections administrators keep leaving their jobs? That and more on the Texas Standard. Concerns grow amid a high turnover of county election administrators and staff. We'll hear from the Texas Secretary of State’s office. How back to school in Texas has left many […]
The Paychex Business Series Podcast with Gene Marks - Coronavirus
In this two-part special event, Gene Marks leads a roundtable discussion on the explosive business growth in Texas. In Part 2, you'll hear from our second panel of experts how current employment trends are impacting businesses across Texas, and how employers are addressing rising wages and competition. How are state agencies responding, and what resources and training programs connect job seekers and employers, or help boost retention? Featured guests: John Scott, Texas Secretary of State; Bryan Daniel, Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission; Denise Hernandez, a longtime catering and restaurant owner in San Antonio; Kathryn Hardison, reporter covering economic development and real estate in Texas. Topics include: 6:13 – One employer's search for staff and rising wages from COVID to today 9:48 – Workforce impact of larger companies relocating to Texas, manufacturing sector, more 13:33 – Texas: the Beatles of small business employment 14:37 - Robust education network in TX will help fill workforce 18:57 - How does immigration reform factor into workforce solutions? 23:05 - Why connecting job seekers to employers takes more than simple matching 25:54 - More focus needed on upskilling and retraining investments; online learning tools available 32:08 - Some job sectors growing, while others, such as hospitality, are strained. 37:58 - Pros and cons of technology that reskills workers vs. replacing their jobs 40:09 - TWC can help employers establish apprenticeship programs 41:57 – Overall, Texas is thriving across multiple industries and sectors. Resources: If you're like Denise and own a business heavily based in hospitality, events, or travel, download our whitepaper with research insights on innovating in today's marketplace at www.paychex.com/secure/whitepapers/hospitality-businesses-innovating-covid19-pandemic. What are the top business regulations companies are facing in 2022? Read our article at www.paychex.com/articles/compliance/top-regulatory-issues. Prefer to watch this conversation online as a virtual roundtable video? Access the full dialogue, guest speaker biographies, and additional resources, when you enter your email at our Session 2 event page. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.
The use of entities like trusts, LLCs, and limited partnerships can be extremely useful in developing a good farm or ranch estate plan. Today, Leah Davis joins me to help talk us through some of the most commonly used entities, how they can be helpful, and how to choose the right option for you. Contact Info for Leah Davis Website Email: ldavis@bmwb-law.com Other Information Mentioned on the Show Prior episode on business entities Prior podcast episode on farm & ranch estate and transition planning Prior podcast episode on transition planning and lessons from the S Lazy H Prior podcast episodes on trusts Texas Secretary of State business website Prior podcast episode on transfer on death deeds
Chris Mosser fills for Saatvik this week as we try to make sense (and it's not easy) of recent developments in voter access: at the federal level conservatives remain opposed to voting rights legislation, and at the local level vote-by-mail applications are getting rejected en masse due to Texas voter suppression laws. Also there's a shortage of voter registration forms in the state, and the Texas Secretary of State is making the ludicrous claim that "supply chain issues" are the reason why (if only we had online voter registration). No trick is too cheap for the GOP these days. ELECTION WATCH: The March 1st primary is only five weeks away! We take a look at some of the more interesting congressional primaries in districts 28, 35, and 37, as well as how marijuana is playing in the race for Agriculture Commissioner.
Featuring Dan Teczar, Chief Information Officer at The Office of the Texas Secretary of State. Previously, he was a senior advisor at the Texas Department of Transportation and Director of IT Vendor Management. Traci Cotton, Deputy Director at The Office of the Texas Secretary of State. Graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Connect with Traci: LinkedIn Nagarro Public Sector - Diamond Sponsor And a huge thank you to Nagarro Public Sector. This live podcast would not be possible without the support and love of Nagarro. Nagarro Public Sector excels at helping senior technology leaders in digital disruption from Cloud, AI, Big Data, and digital product engineering to system integration work across platforms. To learn more about Nagarro, check out nagarro.com. Sponsor: The TechTables Live Podcast Tour Join us for these small, intimate live podcast conversations across the U.S. July 22nd in Raleigh, North Carolina September 23rd in Sacramento, California October 14th in Tallahassee, Florida Questions Papers & Faxes & Snail Mail- oh my! Dan & Traci lead us down their yellow-brick-road journey transforming the RFI/RFO process from a 20+-year-old legacy analog system to a digital-first system, and why that matters. H.B. 1576 & the blockchain perspective in the government realm. Citizen-led relationship management in a chatbot world: how Texas is utilizing citizen feedback and partnering with private citizens as they roll out their chatbot and other services. Where to find Dan, Traci & Joe grabbing a bowl of chili the next time they get together in Austin! ---------------------- Want to dive deeper? Check out my episode on TechTables - https://www.techtables.com/ And if you're a CIO or technology leader interested in coming on TechTables, shoot me an email at joe@techtables.com Thank you for supporting Levity Media LLC ❤️, a small business growing private and public sector technology communities through fun and engaging conversations with top technology leaders. Learn more about Joe Toste (me) at https://www.techtables.com/about/ See what episodes I'm creating at https://www.techtables.com/
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