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State policymakers have mapped out familiar territory early in the legislative session, with Democrats seeking to expand voting access and Republicans pledging to make elections more secure.
Two bills filed in the Texas House of Representatives seek to expand the Texas attorney general’s power to prosecute election crimes. One allows the office to appoint special prosecutors to
Ken Paxton wants more power to prosecute election crimes. These bills in the Texas Legislature would give it to him.
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Although no evidence of widespread voter fraud has been found, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been actively pursuing election-related crimes since he took office in 2015.
The new Highland Park concept showcases a pairing menu by Bruno Davaillon and a drink that pays homage to the North Texan who gave a French grape expert the aphid-resistant grape varietal responsible for roughly 80 percent of champagne grown today.