SCOTUS could still take up the issue after related cases are decided.
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Jasmine Crockett Enters Senate Race, Escalating Democrat Primary Fight
She faces State Rep. James Talarico, who announced his bid earlier this year.
SCOTUS: Texas’ New Congressional Map Stands for 2026
The map creates five new GOP-opportunity districts.
Democrat Henry Cuellar Pardoned by Trump After Bribery Indictment
Two former consultants to Cuellar have already entered plea agreements acknowledging their role in laundering the money.
Abbott Asks Treasury Secretary to Suspend Islamic Group’s Tax-Exempt Status
Gov. Greg Abbott recently declared CAIR a foreign terrorist organization under Texas law.
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Biden Program Sent More Than $36 Million Into Texas for Afghan Relocation
The grants were administered through the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants and were intended to cover medical care, mental health programs, and other support services for Afghan arrivals.
Feds: Honduran National Caught Hauling 51 Illegals in Hidden Compartment
Greibein Alexis Pinot-Duartez, an illegal alien from Honduras, is charged with smuggling and could face up to 10 years in federal prison.
Poll Shows Cornyn Slipping to Third in GOP Senate Primary
51 percent of likely Republican voters hold an unfavorable view of the incumbent senator, according to the polling.
Exclusive: Republican Candidates Filing Amicus Brief in Redistricting Case
All six candidates are set to appear on the 2026 primary ballot under the new congressional map.
Legislation To Combat AI Threats by Terrorists Unanimously Passes US House
The bill would address the threat of terrorist groups using AI to promote radicalization and attacks against the U.S.
Texas Sheriff Calls for Stronger State & Local Enforcement of Immigration Law
Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd warned that without action, the cartel violence and instability witnessed daily in Mexico will take deeper root in the United States.
Legislation To Fast-Track Removal of Criminal Aliens Heads to US House Floor
The bill would address loopholes enabling the abuse of asylum protections and make the removal of convicted violent criminal aliens mandatory.
Texas Congressional Delegation Seeks $11B Reimbursement for Border Security Costs
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has funds to reimburse state efforts to enforce immigration laws during the border crisis.
Alumni Group Sounds the Alarm on College Athletics Deal
Private equity is eyeing a valuable university asset.
Texas Congressman Proposes Immigration ‘Freeze’
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy’s “Pause Act” would freeze all immigration until Congress fixes the broken system.
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Cruz and Cornyn File Legislation To Hold Mexico Accountable for Water Delivery Requirements
The legislation follows requests sent to the Trump administration for the 1944 Water Treaty to be enforced.
Florida’s ‘Chinese Land Ban’ Upheld in Federal Court: A Good Sign for Texas
A lawsuit against Texas’ Foreign Land Ban is currently before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Texas Can Enforce Ban on Erotic Drag Shows for Kids, Federal Court Rules
The case is being remanded to a district court that previously blocked the law’s enforcement.
FAA Orders Flight Cuts at Texas Airports as Democrat-Led Shutdown Deepens
The FAA will cut flights by 10 percent at 40 of the nation’s top airports due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
Five-Hour Security Lines: Democrat Shutdown Hits Texas Airports
Travelers are suffering the effects of widespread staff shortages and longer processing times at checkpoints and in control towers.
Federal Appeals Court to Reconsider West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will rehear the case next year in front of the full court.
Trump Nominates State Sen. Brian Birdwell as Assistant Secretary of Defense
Birdwell had already announced that he would not be seeking reelection.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ New App Store Age Checks
The App Store Accountability Act is set to take effect on January 1.
Rep. De La Cruz Pushes To Hold Mexico Accountable for Water Treaty Obligations
Mexico has not upheld its water treaty agreements consistently for the past 30 years.
US Supreme Court Could Remove Requirement for Racial Discrimination in Redistricting
The decision will have implications on Texas’ own redistricting case, which is ongoing.