Texas Standard For February 8, 2019
The confirmation of a Republican governor secretary of state nominee should be a slam dunk in the Republican led Texas Senate, right? Not this time. David Whitley is facing an uphill battle to be confirmed as secretary of state, after questioning the citizenship of almost 100 thousand Texas voters, we’ll hear the latest. And: Sen. John Cornyn is set for easy reelection in 2020. Wanna Bet-o? Cornyn himself not taking any chances after seeing what happened in 2018. All that and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown interviews a guest in the studio.
More from 02/08/2019
Secretary Of State David Whitley’s Confirmation Hearing Has Been Far From A Standard Affair
John Cornyn Faces His Toughest Re-election Campaign Yet
Eight Liners Operate On The Edge Of State Law. A New Bill Would Give Communities Regulatory Options.
What The Governor’s Call For Performance-Based Pay Could Mean For Texas Teachers
News Roundup: Students Receiving Special Education Services Graduate At Lower Rates Than Their Peers
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How DNA Served As ‘Genetic Witness,’ Linking A Texas Man To A Portland Cold Case
Typewriter Rodeo: Valentine’s Day
Greg Abbott’s State Of The State Address Anticipates A Harmonious Legislative Session
