CBP sources confirm that the number of total encounters at the southern border since October 1 has surpassed one million.
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New Mexico Governor ‘Temporarily Suspends’ the Second Amendment
Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer says this is why legislation to restrict gubernatorial “emergency powers” needs to be passed in Texas immediately.
Another Texas Democrat Enters Race to Unseat Cruz
State Rep. Carl Sherman Sr. says he will do whatever it takes to defend the rights of Texans.
Biden May Force Illegal Aliens to Remain in Texas
The new plan would force illegal aliens to remain in Texas and potentially other border states while they await asylum screening.
Federal Judge Orders Texas to Move Border Buoy Barriers
Gov. Abbott says Texas will appeal the decision and continue to secure the southern border.
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Ron DeSantis Unveils Border Policy: ‘Use Force to Repel’ Criminal Illegal Aliens
While campaigning in Eagle Pass, DeSantis said he believes “Texas has a right to declare an invasion.”
Texas Congressmen Call for President Joe Biden’s Impeachment
The Biden administration’s failure to secure the border and the federal cover-ups of Hunter Biden’s alleged crimes have U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy calling for impeachment.
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Announces Run for President
The moderate Republican joins an extensive list of candidates seeking the GOP’s nomination.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Visit Eagle Pass on Presidential Campaign Tour
The Republican presidential candidate is expected to address solutions to the Texas-Mexico border crisis.
Vice President Kamala Harris Fundraises in Texas
Harris’ Texas trip comes as the Biden campaign is ramping up fundraising efforts.
Texas Democrats Target US Sen. Ted Cruz With ‘Lose Cruz’ Super PAC
Organizers of the group are planning to spend millions during the 2024 U.S. Senate election in an attempt to replace Cruz.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Slams FBI Deputy Director Over the Biden-Ukraine Bribery Scheme
Cruz called the deputy director “disgraceful” for refusing to answer his questions as to whether Biden received $5 million as a bribe payout from a Ukrainian businessman.
Biden Administration Appoints Its Third US Border Patrol Chief
Incoming Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens will take the reins, but advocates don’t expect any policy changes that would change the situation on the ground.
U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden Proposes DNA Testing Illegal Alien Children to Prevent Trafficking
The ‘End Child Trafficking Now Act’ would require DNA tests to be performed on any alien attempting to cross the border with a minor.
Nikki Haley to Fundraise in Texas
Despite low support for Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign, she plans to visit three Texas cities.
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Van Taylor Drops Re-election Bid After Revelations of Affair
With Taylor removing himself from the runoff ballot, former Collin County Judge Keith Self will become the Republican nominee.
Challengers Force U.S. Rep. Van Taylor into a Runoff
The two-term Republican faces former Collin County Judge Keith Self in a May runoff.
Socialist Austin City Councilman Wins Democrat Nomination for Congress
“The people of Austin will make sure that the people who he needs to support his next adventure know what he has actually done.”
Texas Sues Over Federal Airline Mask Mandate
Paxton says the mandate was “unlawfully issued.”
AOC Endorses Socialist Austin City Councilman in Democrat Congressional Primary
Commies of a (trust fund) feather flock together.
Bovard: Republicans Plan To Win Back the Senate, Then Do Nothing, Per Usual
Republicans cannot afford to do what they have largely always done with a Senate majority: set it on a shelf, polish it, and admire it from afar.
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.