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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.
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New Poll Shows Wright Maintaining Double-Digit Lead in Congressional Runoff
Democrat voters prefer Jake Ellzey in the all-Republican TX-06 special election runoff.
Bovard: Biden Administration Admits to Helping Control What You’re Allowed to Know
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made a startling revelation: Major social media platforms take direction from the government in deciding what content to suppress, amplify, or remove.
Texans Blast Biden’s ‘Door-to-Door’ COVID Vaccine Plan
Gov. Abbott silent on president proposing coming to Texans’ homes to push the coronavirus vaccine.
Biden’s IRS Halts Attack on Texas Christian Group After National Backlash
“We are grateful the IRS changed course to bring its decision into line with the Constitution and its own regulations.”
Polling Shows Wright Leading Ellzey in July Congressional Runoff
Democrat voters could be a deciding factor in the all-Republican TX-06 runoff.
Biden’s IRS Targets Texas Christian Group Because the Bible is “Affiliated with the Republican Party”
“The [Internal Revenue Service] states in an official letter that Biblical values are exclusively Republican.”
Analysis: Border Has Gotten Worse
The State of Texas must be willing to confront the Biden administration (and a flawed 2012 Supreme Court ruling) if Texans are to be protected from the escalating cartel violence.
Runoff Election Date Set for Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Two Republicans, the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright’s widow Susan Wright and State Rep. Jake Ellzey, are competing in the runoff.
Ted Cruz Criticizes Democrats on So-Called ‘Ghost Guns’
“It’s a name that is intended to scare people. It’s designed to make people think that certain firearms are more dangerous than others, that certain firearms are beyond the reach of current law.”
West: Free Speech and Gun Rights Before the Supreme Court
Cases involving concealed carry, donor privacy, and student off-campus speech are before the justices.
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New York Attempts to Avoid Supreme Court Case
Should SCOTUS rule in favor of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, it will further affirm the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Dem Field to Challenge Cornyn Grows to 8
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is the latest candidate to enter the robust Democrat primary field.
Texas Democrat Primary: What Does It Reveal About Liberal Texas Voters
A look at statewide primary polls shows where Texas Democrats stand in the party’s establishment vs. extremist war.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Mulls “Red-Flag” Gun Laws
Following the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings, the Texas congressman shared a policy endorsement that few conservative champions have dared to voice before.
Where are Texas’ Freshmen Democrat Congressmen Now?
Looking at the accomplishments of those elected in 2018, the differences between them go far beyond policy.
Commentary: And Now, Marchant
With the announcement of Congressman Marchant’s retirement, there are now 16 open seats in the House.
Where are Texas’ Freshmen Republican Congressmen Now?
Looking at the accomplishments of the those elected in 2018 the differences between them go beyond policy.
Kenny Marchant Announces Retirement
“It is time for me to announce that I will not seek another term as Congressman from the 24th District of Texas.”
Ratcliffe to Remain in Congress
“I do not wish for a national security and intelligence debate surrounding my confirmation, however untrue, to become a purely political and partisan issue.”
Hurd Hangs it Up, Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
The fifth most liberal Republican member of Congress, Hurd has long stoked the ire of GOP activists.