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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Seliger Retracts Redistricting Claim, O’Rourke Backs Off Gun Confiscation, Local Official’s Brake Lines Cut

Brad JohnsonFebruary 11, 2022

This week — a GOP senator changes his tune on redistricting, Beto O’Rourke shies away from his position on gun confiscation, and a local candidate says his brake lines were cut while campaigning.

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Civil Society Criminal Justice Judicial Local NewsBrazoria County District Clerk Chose Juries Based on Race, Geography, Potentially Tainting Trial Results

Isaiah MitchellOctober 18, 2021

The clerk had been organizing potential jurors according to their residence and skin color. State law requires a random jury assembly process.

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Elections 2020 Local News Statewide NewsPoll Workers Can Face Fines of $1,000 for Requiring Masks in Galveston County

Isaiah MitchellOctober 20, 2020

Poll workers in League City unwittingly told their own county judge he had to wear a mask. He signed an order giving teeth to Abbott's rule.

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86th Legislature Issues State House Statewide NewsSpeaker Dennis Bonnen Will Not Face Criminal Charges Over Empower Texans Controversy

McKenzie TaylorOctober 24, 2019

After a Texas Rangers investigation and political fallout, the Brazoria County District Attorney announced no criminal charges would be brought against Speaker Bonnen.

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