Texas' Catholic bishops congratulated Democratic winners of the statewide elections and prayed for their wisdom while reaffirming their unchanged legislative priorities centered on Catholic social teaching.
Democrats won every top statewide office and gained a majority in the Texas House.1
Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops issued message on Nov. 5 congratulating Democratic winners.12Stated by 2 sources
Bishops stated they will advocate for policies upholding human dignity, strengthening families, caring for vulnerable and creation, and promoting common good.12Stated by 2 sources
Bishops stated human life should be protected by law from conception to natural death.12Stated by 2 sources
Bishops oppose euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, and surrogacy.12Stated by 2 sources
Bishops oppose advancement of gender ideology, especially in places where young people are affected.12Stated by 2 sources
Attorney general-elect Johnson said he will not continue Paxton's lawsuits against out-of-state abortion pill providers.12Stated by 2 sources
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Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Catholic social and moral teaching principles guiding our work remain unchanged12
Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Natural family is the sanctuary of life in which parents teach children how to live12
John Seago Johnson's position is absolutely ridiculous; his job is to enforce Texas laws regardless of personal feelings2
John Seago Abortion pill trafficking enables abusive men to sneak pills into drinks of Texas mothers2
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, local official commenting on election outcome; Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Republican mayor commenting on state partnership; Travis County Judge Andy Brown, local official discussing state partnership potential
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Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, State agency requested to pause action; SpaceX, Company with operations near the land
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Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect; Joe Madden, Executive director of transition team, former chief of staff to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo; Ernest Bailes, Transition team member, former Texas House state representative and 2 more
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Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect of Texas, Democrat; Greg Abbott, Incumbent Governor of Texas, Republican; Gordon Johnson, CEO and founder of GLJ Research and 1 more
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Mark Bordas, Executive director of Texas Hemp Business Council; Vikki Goodwin, Elected lieutenant governor-designate, campaigned on THC legalization; Gina Hinojosa, Governor-elect and 3 more
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Sarah Eckhardt, Comptroller-elect; Don Huffines, Comptroller; Jeff Norwood, Associate deputy comptroller for external affairs and 1 more
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, announcing deadline extension and accepting applications
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced a webinar about the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program, which provides funding for state agencies and political subdivisions with fleets of more than 15 motor vehicles to purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, agency announcing grant program and webinar; Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, TERP program administering grants