The Court of Criminal Appeals says the Texas Ethics Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over matters regarding campaign law violations.
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Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Charges issued earlier this year included property tax relief, protecting Texas land from hostile foreign ownership, and strengthening laws preventing electioneering by school districts and other political subdivisions.
James Frank Becomes Fourth Member to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker
Frank joins State Reps. Tom Oliverson, Shelby Slawson, and David Cook in challenging Phelan for the position.
Beth Van Duyne Tapped to Lead Texas GOP Victory Effort Ahead of November Election
Before being elected to Congress in 2020, Van Duyne served in the Trump administration as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and previously held office as Mayor of Irving.
David Cook Enters Speaker Race
Rep. Cook joins Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson in challenging Dade Phelan for the speakership.
Texas Halts Birth Certificate Sex Changes for Gender-confused Individuals
This policy change follows the Texas Department of Public Safety’s recent announcement that they will no longer process sex changes on drivers’ licenses.
Patrick Calls Phelan a ‘RINORAD’ over Property Tax Relief Dispute
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says House Speaker Dade Phelan is a “Republican in Name Only, Really a Democrat”
State Rep. Shawn Thierry Joins Republican Party, Citing Democrat Party’s Leftward Shift
While Thierry will not return to the legislature next session, she joins a growing list of Texas Democrats who have switched parties.
Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms even for licensed carriers.
Dade Phelan’s New Chief of Staff is a Democrat Donor
Toomey has given thousands of dollars since 2015 to liberal Democrat lawmakers.