:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/2779b8d69201c78760811e3a3b07071d/Sid%20Miller%202018%20BD%20TT%2003.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Running For Reelection, Instead Of Challenging Gov. Greg Abbott")
Miller was seen as a potential challenger to Abbott because of his vocal criticism of the governor’s restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 last year.
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The Republican made her bid official Monday, touting her experience and integrity. She’ll face incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the primary.
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The bill would let counties and cities apply to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for funds that were declined by their states.
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The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/8401130dfde3dc82859d9d20a8f6e648/Power%20Grid%20Bill%20Signing%20SP%20TT%2001.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Gov. Greg Abbott Vetoes Funding For Texas Legislature And Its Staff As Punishment For Democratsโ Walkout On Elections Bill")
The governorโs move comes after House Democrats led a walkout in the final days of the regular legislative session to block passage of Senate Bill 7, Abbottโs priority elections bill that would have overhauled voting rights in the state.
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