Court reaffirms limit on Paxton's authority over election crimes | Texas Take

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View in browser FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. Happy Thursday, Texas. Today we're looking at a big court ruling that effectively decided who gets to prosecute state election crimes. Court reaffirms limit on Paxton's authority over election crimes Texas' highest criminal court declined to reconsider its ruling stripping the state attorney general of unilateral authority to prosecute election law violations.   How to watch Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke debate on Friday The debate will be the only face-to-face meeting between the gubernatorial candidates during the campaign.   Retiring Rep. Lyle Larson has parting shot for 'far-right' GOP As the moderate Republican prepares to depart the Texas House, we sat down with him to discuss his 30 years in elected office.   Ted Cruz casts lone no vote as election reform bill advances Bipartisan legislation would make it harder for members of Congress to object to presidential election results, as Cruz did after President Joe Biden was elected.   US announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine The latest package brings the total of U.S. aid to Ukraine to nearly $17 billion since the Biden administration took office.   One last thing…   "I think you need to have a balance of power to keep the far right from salivating at having an opportunity to pass just crazy, children-of-the-corn-type legislation that has been put in front of us." — Retiring state Rep. Lyle Larson, on why he's not voting for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a fellow Republican, in this year's midterms   Jasper Scherer Austin Bureau reporter jasper.scherer@chron.com More newsletters   Catch up on Houston's biggest stories From COVID-19 to new restaurants to the Texans and Astros, our Afternoon Report newsletter fills you in on the day's most noteworthy stories. SIGN UP FALL SALE: Get 6 Months for 99¢ Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications