AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTexas Politics & Elections: The Texas GOP convention in Houston ended with unity messaging, but friction still lingered as delegates argued over the party’s direction and candidates. Party Leadership: Abraham George, the first Indian American to chair the Texas Republican Party, lost his bid for a second term at the June 12 convention, conceding to D’Rinda Randall. State Senate Race: Two House Republicans who backed Ken Paxton’s impeachment now split on whether to support him for Senate—Cole Hefner says it’s an easy vote, while Glenn Rogers won’t back him. Local Government: Tyler voters elected Stuart Henne in a mayoral runoff; Denton chose Chris Watts by 47 votes; Frisco elected Mark Hill after a runoff campaign that spotlighted tensions over the city’s Muslim community. Public Safety: A Midland mass shooting killed one and injured 10 before the suspect was found dead after a standoff; authorities identified the gunman as Victor Mata Villarreal. Courts & Law: A Texas lawyer says AI helped him win a social media addiction case against Meta, with a jury awarding $6 million. Community & Human Services: Houston-area volunteers are mobilizing to prevent trafficking during World Cup travel, while an El Paso nonprofit expands job opportunities for people with disabilities and others needing a second chance.
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