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The Texas House approved SB 12, a bill that would expand Attorney General Ken Paxton’s authority to prosecute election crimes. In other news, the San Antonio City Council narrowly backed a $489 million city commitment toward a new $1.3 billion Spurs development, including a new arena, despite calls for more independent analysis, framing the project as the centerpiece of a downtown sports and entertainment district. Lastly, former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores announced she will run again in Texas’ 34th Congressional District under newly redrawn maps, setting up a 2026 rematch with Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in one of the state’s most competitive seats.
BREAKING-San Antonio City Council approves Project Marvel term sheet
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— #KSAT 12 (#@ksatnews)
8:35 PM • Aug 21, 2025
Thanks to the strong leadership of President Trump, Governor Abbott, and the Republicans in the Texas Legislature, Texas’ 34th District has become one of the top GOP pickup opportunities in the country. Over the past six years, we have worked tirelessly to turn South Texas red,
— #Mayra Flores (#@MayraFlores4TX)
1:51 PM • Aug 27, 2025
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