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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Texas’ constitutional right to defend itself following a federal judge granting the Biden Administration's motion for a preliminary injunction against Senate Bill 4, signed into law by the Governor in December 2023:

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has changed his mind about staying out of House Speaker Dade Phelan’s primary race. He is now backing Phelan’s challenger, David Covey, and running a television ad against Speaker Phelan in his district. Patrick said in a recent interview that Phelan “has to go” and that he is “heavily involved” in the race. He added, “When is the last time a lieutenant governor has ever been doing TV commercials in the speaker’s district — we’re supporting David Covey over there — to defeat him. That’s how bad it is.”

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes at key leadership positions within the department. The promotions are a result of the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Mathis on Jan. 31, after more than three decades of dedicated service.