This Week in Texas: Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Posted January 24, 2018 in The Mignon Memo

Ballot battle ahead of the Primary.

The Dallas County Republican Party has sued to get over 120 Democratic candidates off the ballot, alleging the Democratic county chair did not sign ballot applications before submitting them to the secretary of state’s office as required by state law. The list includes candidates for U.S. House down to local races for Justice of the Peace.

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Early Voting is around the corner!

Less than one month remains until early voting begins for Texas’ March 6th primary elections. Early voting is February 20-March 2. The deadline to register to vote in the March 6th election is February 5th. Find out if you are registered by clicking below:

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Residency required.
Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Houston), current Chair of the House Public Education Committee, no longer has a primary challenge as his challenger, Reginald C. Grant, Jr., has been declared ineligible due to residency requirements. Grant’s name will remain on the ballot, and should he win, district precinct chairs will vote on a replacement candidate. Huberty did not draw a Democratic opponent. Grant is working on an appeal. To read more…

Only in Austin…

The Contemporary Austin’s Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park features contemporary works in permanent outdoor art installations on the grounds of Laguna Gloria. Visiting the sculpture park is a wonderful way to enjoy both art and nature. Pictured is Miffy Fountain by Tom Sachs, created with silicon bronze and paint. To read more…