This Week in Texas: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Posted October 1, 2015 in The Mignon Memo

Why the tears?

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U.S. House Speaker John Boehner announced Friday that he will resign from Congress at the end of October. The House will hold elections for his successor on Thursday, October 8th. U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX 32nd District) plans to run for House majority whip, the 3rd most powerful position in House leadership. To read more…

 

Recently moved? Or know someone who just turned 18?

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The deadline to register to vote in the November 3, 2015 election is October 5th. Visit the Texas Secretary of State’s website to double check your registration status and/or print an application to register. To read more…

 

Making a run for the east side of the Capitol

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Monday, State Representative Susan King (R-Abilene) announced that she will indeed run for Texas Senate District 24. Previously, she announced that she would not seek re-election in the House. The field to replace Sen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) continues to draw candidates. To read more…

 

Only in Austin…

Capitol Gate crashed

The historic fence on the east side of the Capitol grounds has seen better days. Last week, a man crashed his car in an attempt to evade being pulled over. He continued to flee on foot, leaving a passenger behind. The driver has been charged with two felonies—failure to stop and render aid, and evading arrest in a motor vehicle. Restoration of the fence may take several months.  To read more…