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According to the Texas Secretary of State 78.59% (17,183,996 people) of the Voting age population (VAP) (21,866,700 people) are registered to vote. Out of the more than 17 million people registered to vote, only 11.3% voted in the 2022 Republican primary and 6.2% voted in the Democratic primary. Put another way, 3,029,773 people decided who gets to run for office to tell all 21,866,700 people what to do. It is easy to get lost in the numbers. In a Democracy, voters have the power to decide the laws under which they live. Those decisions are made by either a vote of the people (think of ballot propositions or constitutional amendments) or through elected ...

United Healthcare and Urology Austin have reached an agreement. Urology Austin will remain in-network.

all politics are local This proverb is very true when it comes to state employee pay raises and retiree annuity increases. It means that constituents and voters are most concerned about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities , and they vote accordingly. Please get to know your local candidates, register to vote, and vote in the November election. It may make a difference between getting a pay raise and an annuity increase. Ann

On my way to the House Appropriations Interim Committee hearing on the status of the ERS fund. I will keep you posted.

During the annual Tax-Free weekend, tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks (sold for less than $100) can be purchased tax-free. Qualifying items can be purchased tax-free from a Texas store or an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. This year’s sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 5, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 7.

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