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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (left) shakes hands with Gov. Greg Abbott during their joint inauguration ceremony Jan. 17.

Texas canvasses contested election results, asks court to dismiss lawsuits

By Hannah Norton

Several lawsuits threatened to block substantial property tax cuts and other constitutional amendments from going into effect. But state officials argue the cases should be thrown out.

The Texas Capitol on a sunny day in August.
Vouchers, other GOP priorities fail as Texas ...
The Texas Senate approved a bill on Dec. 1 that would shorten the timeline for courts to hold trials and issue rulings on challenges to constitutional amendment elections. The bill was filed in response to at least six lawsuits contesting the results of the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
Lawsuits could delay voter-approved property tax cuts, ...
The exterior of the Texas Capitol in May.
Texas Senate approves $800M school safety bill ...
The ceiling of the Texas Capitol rotunda.
Texas House cuts private school vouchers from school funding bill
A supporter of education savings accounts holds up a sign at an Oct. 16 rally.
What to expect as the Texas House votes on vouchers, school funding Nov. 17
House Bill 1 would create an education savings account program, increase per-student funding for public schools and more. The sweeping proposal is headed to the Texas House floor after a lengthy committee hearing. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
$7.6B voucher, school funding bill heads to Texas House floor
The Texas Capitol on a clear day in August 2023.
Texas Senate rushes education, border bills through chamber
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his inauguration ceremony for his third term Jan. 17.
4th Texas special session to focus on education, border security amid GOP infighting
A student holds up a sign at a rally for education savings account Oct. 16 at the Texas Capitol.
School vouchers, teacher pay raises unlikely in current Texas special session
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a pro-voucher rally Oct. 16 at the Texas Capitol.
In final days of special session, Gov. Abbott adds school funding to the agenda
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the Texas-Mexico border during a May 8 news conference at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Texas House approves border security bills, COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban after heated debate
The south side of the Texas Capitol surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
5 things to know about the Texas House’s priority education bill
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses border security at a May 8 press conference at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Texas House committee advances bill to create state crime for illegal immigration