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Paxton Announces Border Security Win from U.S. Supreme Court

Sebastian Castro | July 27, 2022

Thanks to the Supreme Court, the DHS was ordered to deport illegal aliens in accordance with existing law, instead of arbitrary “guidance”.

Report: Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Texas is among a number of states that has passed “trigger laws” that would outlaw abortion in the state if Roe v. Wade were overturned by the Supreme Court.

Nehls: Why Does Disney Alone Get a No-Fly Zone?

The company has acknowledged the financial benefit of keeping outside sightseeing operators away from their theme parks.

Federal Mask Mandate on Commercial Transportation Lifted

A U.S. district court judge ruled yesterday that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention lacked the authority to impose a mask mandate on commercial travel.

Inflation Skyrocketed to 40-Year High in March

Inflation reached 8.5 percent in March, the largest increase since December 1981.

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GOP Challengers Target Absent Incumbent in Congressional Debate

Primary opponents attacked U.S. Rep. Van Taylor’s record during a Collin County Republican Party forum.

Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate Decisions Reinforce Calls for Special Session

With the mixed results from the U.S. Supreme Court, talk of a potential fourth special session of the Texas Legislature to ban vaccine mandates in the state has grown.

Major Victory for Pro-Life Movement: Supreme Court Upholds Texas Heartbeat Act

On Friday morning, the Supreme Court overturned lower court decisions that purported to enjoin judges and clerks from docketing cases filed under the Texas Heartbeat Act, leaving the core of the act intact.

Viola Garcia: The Texan Fighting Against Parents at the National School Boards Association

The Texas Association of School Boards refuses to withdraw from the national association, where one of their own has been leading the fight against parents.

Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Threatens Nuclear Security

Although Biden’s vaccine mandate has been halted following further court action, if it’s not officially overturned, critical nuclear plant employees could face termination.

Federal Court Blocks Texas Law Prohibiting Social Media Viewpoint Discrimination

The legislation, signed into law in September, was set to go into effect on Thursday.

Rice University Mandates Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

Adhering to the Biden administration’s executive order mandating vaccines for all federal contractors, Rice University is requiring all employees to vaccinate or request a medical or religious exemption.

Texas Association of School Boards Supports Control Over Board Members’ Speech

In an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Association of School Boards supports censoring board members’ free speech.

Supreme Court Taking Time on Texas Heartbeat Act Decision

Although numerous media outlets speculated the Court would issue a decision regarding the controversial Texas law on Monday, they did not.

Biden’s Department of Education Investigating a Texas School District Fighting Critical Race Theory

Southlake’s Carroll ISD has been embroiled in the fight against CRT in schools since 2020 and is now under investigation for possible civil rights violations.