Despite the Republican Party of Texas platform calling for the curtain to close on the program, labeling it as a form of “corporate welfare,” the Legislature increased its budget to $200 million during the last session.
Brandon Waltens
Former Democrat Senator Endorses Republican in Key Texas Senate Race
This race marks a rematch between Democrat Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa, who narrowly lost the 2022 election by just 0.19 percent of the vote.
Casino Lobby Boosts Abbott and Hegar With Major Contributions
According to new campaign finance filings, the Texas Sands PAC donated $150,000 to Abbott and $100,000 to Hegar during August and September.
Texas AG Paxton Demands Biden-Harris Administration Assist in Identifying Noncitizen Voters
Paxton is directly appealing to the federal government for the necessary data to verify voter rolls, insisting that the Biden-Harris administration comply with its legal obligations.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Breaching Parental Consent Law
The Chinese social media giant is accused of failing to protect the privacy of minors.
‘Republicans for Allred’ Coalition Stacked With Former GOP Losers
Jason Villalba, Bennett Ratliff, and Todd Smith are among the new coalition members for the Democrat U.S. Senate candidate.
Ken Paxton Urges Action from Secretary of State on Non-Citizen Voter Verification as Early Voting Nears
Paxton says the Secretary of State has yet to send the necessary list of potential non-citizen voters to the federal government for verification.
Gov. Abbott Announces Texas Stock Exchange, Eyes 2025 Launch
Former Gov. Rick Perry is set to serve on the exchange’s leadership team.
Potential Dockworker Strike Threatens Consumers
The union represents around 45,000 dockworkers from Maine down to Texas.
As Things Stand Now, Dade Phelan Needs Democrats to Stay Speaker
David Cook says 48 Republicans are supporting his challenge to Phelan’s speakership.