Scientists say a study that estimated far more golden-cheeked warblers in Texas than previously thought has been attacked and taken out of context as the state and federal government battle over the bird’s endangered status.
Supporting federal immigration officials and local law enforcement, and bringing integrity back to the Texas Attorney General’s Office would be of the highest priority, Republican hopeful George P. Bush said during an appearance here Friday.
myrgv.comTexas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a lease agreement Monday that will allow the state to build a border wall in Starr County. The commissioner held a news conference in Starr County in July to talk about a lawsuit filed by his office over the unfinished border wall in a property stretching 3,099 acres. Greg Abbott visited Del Río, he announced his plans to create a border wall and barriers. That same day Bush said the construction would receive emergency authorization on state lands. During Bush’s visit to Starr County in July, he announced the General Land Office would be making its 20,000 state-owned border acres available to his plans.
myrgv.comJay Kleberg, an Austin-based conservationist whose family owns the sprawling ranch in Kingsville, said Wednesday that his campaign will focus on fighting climate change, managing the state’s disaster recovery and improving benefits for veterans.
sanantonioreport.orgThe GOP slate for statewide office includes two high-profile Latinos and two Black candidates who have previously held state or federal office. Republicans are making a play to be more competitive with voters of color as the state’s electorate grows more diverse.
Paxton is facing challenges from three fellow Republicans in his bid for a third term. In interviews at The Texas Tribune Festival, they each took him to task for the legal problems he has accrued in office, with two saying he should resign.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received former President Donald Trump's endorsement Monday for election to a third term, in which Trump called the legally beleaguered incumbent "a true Texan who will keep Texas safe — and will never let you down."
myrgv.com"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets all-important endorsement from Donald Trump over fellow Republican George P. Bush" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Former President Donald Trump has backed Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection, passing over primary challenger George P. Bush in bestowing the highly-sought-after endorsement. "It is going to take a PATRIOT like Ken Paxton to advance America First policies in order to Make America Great Again," Trump said in a statement Monday evening. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/26/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-2022-donald-trump/. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy.
mysanantonio.comSeven of the state's nine veterans homes had a fatality rate of 25% or more, far higher than the statewide average of 11% for nursing homes. Bush has vowed to not renew the operators’ contracts.
Land Commissioner George P. Bush kicked off his attorney general campaign by outraising the incumbent, fellow Republican Ken Paxton, and another primary challenger, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. But Paxton has more money saved up for the battle than both of his opponents.
myrgv.comBush started his Paxton challenge with a fundraising lead of $2.3 million to $1.8 million, but Paxton easily maintains the most cash on hand in a primary that also includes Eva Guzman, the former state Supreme Court justice.
Eva Guzman, the former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, has filed paperwork to run for state attorney general. “Eva Guzman has served Texas for over 22 years honorably," Guzman's political consultant, Justin Dudley, said in a statement to the Tribune. A Guzman run would complicate the Republican primary already underway between incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush. In addition to the high-profile Republican primary, Joe Jaworski, a Galveston lawyer and former mayor of the city, is campaigning against Paxton on the Democratic side. The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them – about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
mysanantonio.comLand Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation.
myrgv.comGeorge P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation. Bush, who has served as Texas' land commissioner since 2015, is the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the nephew and grandson of two former presidents.
news.yahoo.comBush made his challenge official Wednesday evening during an event at a downtown Austin bar. Former President Donald Trump said last week that he would issue an endorsement in the race "in the not-so-distant future."
Bush's announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.
In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to Land Commissioner George P. Bush about the state of the state and the issues in play as the 2021 session winds down — and about his rumored plans to challenge Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for Texas attorney general.
Bush has a unique history with Trump as the only prominent member of his famous political family to back the former president. Meanwhile, Paxton has tightly aligned himself with Trump in recent months.
<figcaption> Land Commissioner George P. Bush, right, has previously floated the idea for running for a different statewide office. Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, faces numerous legal troubles. </figcaption>
This is an unseemly conversation, what with the 2020 election climaxing Tuesday, but it’s not an unusual one. The biggest offices in Texas are on the 2022 ballot, along with the attorney general: governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and a seat on the Railroad Commission. Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski, a Democrat and lawyer who wants to be attorney general, already has a website up and running — just like the people on the ballot this week. After the general election, there will be a frenzy of political fundraising. Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted on securities fraud charges more than five years ago and still hasn’t been tried.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush will “keep all options open” about a potential bid for attorney general in 2022 as current Attorney General Ken Paxton grapples with a mutiny from his senior staff and the spectre of a criminal investigation, a senior adviser for Bush said Monday. He was elected in 2014 to oversee the Texas General Land Office, a statewide position. The Bush aide's statement was first published by the website Texas Scorecard, an arm of the hardline conservative group Empower Texans. The allegations are tied to a Paxton political donor, Nate Paul, whose interests, aides say, Paxton used his office to serve. McCarty confirmed his resignation to The Texas Tribune but declined to comment further.
SAN ANTONIO Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush gave a stern warning to protesters threatening on descending on the Alamo. Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush, Tweeted on Saturday evening. My message to the protestors is simple: Dont mess with The Alamo.Dont mess with the Alamo. pic.twitter.com/oqDM8wUOrT George P. Bush (@georgepbush) June 13, 2020No riots or violence were reported following Saturdays protest. Also on Saturday, groups of protesters rallied at the Alamo against a plan to relocate the Alamo Cenotaph.
George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. David J. Phillip/Pool via REUTERSTexas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his intention to vote for President Donald Trump in November, representing a rare public nod of support for the president from Bushs legendary political family. President Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism, Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush, said in a statement provided by his office while also announcing plans to give Trump a formal endorsement. George P. Bush has been called by the president the Bush that got it right and Bush has been supportive of Trumps policies and in the presidents handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
For much of its history, Alamo Plaza was the most vibrant of San Antonios three central plazas. Alamo Plaza, on the other hand, thrived beginning not long after the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. It may be hard for contemporary Texans to understand, but in the wake of the battle, San Antonians considered Alamo Plaza to be at least as important as the remnants of the mission/fortress. San Antonio maintained a balance between honoring the men who died at the Alamo and keeping the plaza as a living urban space. So state politicians Dan Patrick being a powerful example will hew to the myth.
therivardreport.comSAN ANTONIO – On the eve of the 184th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo, Lt. Gov. In a statement released Thursday, Patrick criticized current plans to redesign and restore the Alamo and surrounding area. Patrick criticized designs he said he had seen for the plaza and opposed the controversial, planned relocation of the Cenotaph. District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino, whose district includes Alamo Plaza and who supports its redesign, said the entire plan went through a vigorous and transparent process. 24-25 and will discuss authorizing the dismantling, restoration and relocation of the Cenotaph.
Tap Pilam representatives could not be reached for comment Monday. Also listed as plaintiffs are the San Antonio Missions Cemetery Association and Raymond Hernandez, a Tap Pilam tribal council member. Tap Pilam leaders say they represent direct descendants of the indigenous people who lived, died, and were buried there. But Tap Pilam is not recognized by the federal government as a Native American tribe, a sticking point in the Alamo dispute. That lawsuit alleges that the redevelopment plan violates the Texas Health and Safety Code because the Alamo is a cemetery.
therivardreport.comRange wrote that Bush and the Texas General Land Office intend to erect a statue of the dictator Santa Anna outside the Alamo, and a memorial honoring the Mexican Army. One must ask themselves, why am I being accused of honoring the murderous dictator Santa Anna? Bush tweeted. Social media posts about a statue of Santa Anna at the Alamo popped up as the first phase of a $450 million Alamo redevelopment gets underway. To the best of my knowledge, there is no statue of Santa Anna in Mexico, and there will surely not be one in San Antonio, Trevino continued. Erecting a statue of Santa Anna does none of these things.
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