Emanuel Celedon is also charged with bribery and drug trafficking.
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Cornyn Urged to Resign
Lamar County GOP says U.S. Sen. Cornyn has shown a “lack of fidelity” to the party’s principles.
President Biden to Visit Texas-Mexico Border 2 Years After Invasion Began
“Biden will get the usual Dog and Pony Show. Then he’ll leave and the madness will continue.”
CDC Promotes ‘LGBTQ Inclusivity’ Assessment for Schools
The test encourages school employees to assess their school’s support of LGBT students.
Majority of Texas Republicans Support McCarthy Bid For U.S. Speaker
Only three Texas Republicans opposed the ‘uniparty’ for a more conservative speaker.
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Kari Lake Calls Greg Abbott’s Border Bus Scheme a ‘Cute Photo Op’
“It’s a cute photo op, but it just places people who shouldn’t be here further into the country.”
Arizona on Track to Declare Border Invasion as Kari Lake Declares Victory
While Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has thus far refused to do so, Arizona gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake has made the policy a central part of her campaign.
Texas Companies Ask US Supreme Court to Uphold Affirmative Action
“Prohibiting universities nationwide from considering race among other factors in composing student bodies would undermine businesses’ efforts to build diverse workforces.”
Collin County GOP Censures Cornyn
Grassroots frustration with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn “has been simmering for years.”
Biden Approves Construction of Border Wall in Arizona
Despite previous declarations to never construct “another foot of wall,” Biden caves to Democrats’ pressure and safety concerns for migrants.
9 Texas Republican Congressmen Criticized for Vote on Visas
The congressmen voted for a subtle amendment to increase permanent visa holders.
Paxton Announces Border Security Win from U.S. Supreme Court
Thanks to the Supreme Court, the DHS was ordered to deport illegal aliens in accordance with existing law, instead of arbitrary “guidance”.
‘Gotaways’ Are Flooding into the United States
“The staggering increase in illegals crossing our border that we know nothing about is a serious threat to our communities.”
Biden Proposes 500,000 Acre Wind Farm Off Galveston Coast
The project will cover an area larger than the city of Houston.
US Rep. Gonzales Bucks GOP Colleagues, Votes to Protect Gay Marriage
Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales voted to codify same-sex marriage into federal law.
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Commentary: DC Solar and Tax Breaks for the Rich
Tax breaks for unreliable power cost taxpayers billions.
Van Taylor Introduces Bill to Help Traveling Families
While the TSA may be an annoyance to travelers in general, Van Taylor aims to alleviate some of the pain families have when dealing with the agency.
Rep. Chip Roy Demands Congress Address Worsening Border Crisis
“Speaker Pelosi should immediately put the $4.5 billion border supplemental on the floor for a vote, as well as a fix for Flores and catch and release.”
Commentary: Texas Polling vs. Delegates
While Mr. Biden may be leading in the Texas polls, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee him runaway support within the delegate count.
Commentary: Chip Roy Wants Debate on a $19B Spending Bill
Congressional Democrats seem to think that would be the end of the world. And maybe it would be.
Commentary: Trump’s Immigration Pitch Has Real Merit
Whether they agree with the entirety of the plan or not, the GOP finally has a serious proposal for securing the border and instituting legal immigration reform.
Democrat Announces Rematch Against Will Hurd
While Hurd has kept the seat out of Democrat hands in the official sense, many conservatives argue it’s already in their hands in a practical sense.
Commentary: Senate Republicans Use New Rules to Save a Crony Institution
Conservatives have long opposed the Ex-Im Bank, also known as the Bank of Boeing, as a representation of K Street interests wasting taxpayer dollars — basically, a literal manifestation of the Swamp.
Letter: Pelosi’s Congress Must Adhere To Law, Cap Spending
Texas Republican Chip Roy and other lawmakers warn spending on the nation’s debt payments will soon exceed defense spending.
Commentary: The Case for Congressional Term Limits
Despite the small cost of limiting the number of terms a good representative can serve, the advantages of term limits are numerous.