The measure would create a criminal penalty for illegal entry or illegal presence in the state and authorize removal of illegal aliens.
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Texas Voters Approve All But One Constitutional Amendment
13 of the 14 proposed amendments were approved by Texas voters.
Speech Regulators Fight Disclosure to Lawmakers About Closed-Door Hearings
The Texas Ethics Commission has requested the attorney general rule on whether it must release information about its secretive processes to legislators.
Illegal Alien ‘Failed to Disclose’ Homicide Conviction
The Venezuelan national was arrested by federal officials in Massachusetts months after originally crossing into Eagle Pass, Texas.
Texas Senators Rework House Border Security Measure
The measure would create a criminal penalty for improper entry from a foreign nation.
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Dallas-Area State Reps. to Face Challengers
State Reps. Morgan Meyer and Jared Patterson are both facing Republican Primary challengers.
Texas A&M’s Interim President Historically Promotes DEI
Interim President Mark Welsh could be chosen as the next president of the university.
Abbott Says He Has Struck Deal on School Choice with Dade Phelan
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the special session call to include teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education.
Katy ISD Students Asked to Reflect on ‘White Privilege’
The assignment potentially breaks Texas’ law prohibiting educators from teaching that one race is inherently superior to another race.
Texas House Lawmakers Pass Border Security Measures
Three measures dealing with funding, increased criminal penalties for smuggling, and criminal penalties for improper entry from a foreign nation received approval.