“I want to be clear: I have never seen an issue that so firmly unites Republicans across the political spectrum as this one does.”
Brandon Waltens
Gov. Abbott Refuses to Address Employer Vaccine Mandates
An Abbott spokesman said, “Private businesses don’t need government running their business.”
9 Years Later, Texas Grassroots Still Holding Sen. Ted Cruz Accountable
When it comes to civic engagement, conservative activists stress the importance of not letting anyone—even allies—off the hook.
Texas Attorney General Releases List of Local Entities Imposing Mask Mandates
Though the state Legislature had the opportunity to put an official ban on mask mandates from local officials into law, the Texas House voted down such a proposal earlier this year.
Texas Supreme Court Keeps Ban on Local Mask Mandates in Place
Courts in Bexar and Dallas counties had previously issued temporary restraining orders against Abbott’s prohibition on mask mandates.
Abbott’s Challengers Push for Action Against Local Mask Mandates
Don Huffines, Chad Prather, and Allen West sound off as local officials across Texas begin implementing mask mandates again.
Arrest Warrants Finally Issued for Absent House Democrats
On Tuesday evening, arrest warrants were signed for all 52 absent Democrats who have kept the 150-member Texas House short of the two-thirds required quorum for nearly a month.
Texas Supreme Court Issues Stay Order, Allows Arrest of Fleeing House Democrats
Despite threats to the contrary, no member has been arrested so far.
More Democrats Return, But Still No Quorum in Texas House
Some Democrats who stayed in D.C. expressed disappointment with those who defected.
Gov. Abbott Moves to Restore Legislative Funding for Additional Month After His Own Veto
Gov. Greg Abbott, who had previously vetoed funding for the Legislature, praised the extension.