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Mysterious transgender mailers in Texas election chaos
Texas Republicans report fake pro-trans mailers sent to households as election season heats up.
In brief
Texas Republicans report fake pro-trans mailers sent to households as election season heats up. Texas Republicans received mailers claiming to be from a transgender advocacy group, but the group denies involvement, raising concerns about political tactics targeting voters. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Mysterious mailers sent to texas households
Texas conservatives report receiving mailers and texts claiming to be from a transgender advocacy group offering youth guidance.
Transgender education network denies involvement
The Transgender Education Network of Texas says it did not author, approve, or distribute the mailers or texts.
Invalid return address on mailers
The return address lists a Wyoming-based organization that has no connection to the Transgender Education Network of Texas.
Political dirty trick speculation
Conservative activists suspect the mailers are a political tactic to rile up voters as Democratic candidate James Talarico leads Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Republicans investigate the mailers
West Texas District Attorney Sarah Stogner and Republican state Rep. Jeff Leach are investigating whether the mailers violate laws or constitute deceptive practices.
Concerns about political manipulation
Some worry Republican activists care more about riling up their base than protecting children from content parents don't want them to see.
Past political misconduct
A Paxton supporter was fired after showing child pornography at a meeting, highlighting concerns about political tactics.
The key point
Texas Republicans received mailers claiming to be from a transgender advocacy group, but the group denies involvement, raising concerns about political tactics targeting voters.
