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Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence election

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-09-20 18:27:17

SUMMARY: Fort Bend County Judge KP George is under investigation for alleged election fraud, linked to his former campaign consultant, Theal Patel. George stated he is cooperating as a witness, not a target, despite being accused of knowing about Patel’s fake social media posts. Patel, who was arrested for felony charges last month, allegedly used a fictitious account to post racist comments. Investigators claim George directed Patel to create these posts to undermine rival campaigns. Legal experts suggest George could face similar misdemeanor and felony charges as Patel. No formal charges have been filed against George as of now.

One of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”
A search warrant from the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office alleges that Fort Bend County Judge KP George coordinated a social media hoax with his former chief of staff Taral Patel.

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Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 17:17:00

SUMMARY: Following a Republican sweep in state legislative seats, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have made school choice and property tax reform top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. School choice, which faced opposition in previous sessions, is expected to pass with the support of newly elected candidates endorsed by Abbott. The proposed legislation includes the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for 60,000 students and funding increases for teacher salaries. Polls show broad support for school choice across political groups. Patrick is hopeful the governor will declare it an emergency item to fast-track its passage.

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Texas Republican, gun rights groups oppose Cornyn as Senate majority leader | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 15:02:00

SUMMARY: Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote for a new majority leader, several Texas Republican groups oppose Sen. John Cornyn, citing his support for gun control and a failed border bill. Cornyn, seen as Mitch McConnell’s preferred candidate, faces competition from Sen. Rick Scott, who is backed by many conservatives. Cornyn has faced criticism for authoring the 2018 ‘FIX-NICS’ Act, which critics say infringed on veterans’ gun rights. Several local Texas GOP organizations have denounced Cornyn’s alignment with Democrats and support for omnibus bills, urging Senate Republicans to choose a leader who upholds conservative, America First values, like Scott.

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Texas sues Biden admin 101 times | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 09:25:00

SUMMARY: Texas has filed its 101st lawsuit against the Biden administration, challenging various actions affecting the state’s oil industry, border security, election integrity, and other policies. The two latest suits involve joining Louisiana against the FCC and suing the DOJ to prevent the destruction of records from special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Donald Trump. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims these actions are necessary to uphold constitutional rights and ensure transparency, expressing concerns that the DOJ may destroy evidence related to what he views as politically motivated prosecutions against Trump.

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