The legislation aligns with the Byrd Rule in the Senate, making it eligible for inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Federal
Texas Leads States Challenging Biden Administration Over Forcing Unreliable Energy Transition
The coalition of states is arguing that the new rule forces them to comply with the administration’s “green energy” agenda.
US Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban for Firearms
The ruling serves as yet another major victory this week for gun rights activists.
Anti-tax Advocates Criticize House Budget Chair Over Revenue Comments
“When the Budget Chairman signals that he is open to tax increases, all it does is hurt Republicans’ chances of keeping our majority.” – Club for Growth President David McIntosh
US Supreme Court Ruling Changes Nothing in Texas Abortion Policy
In Texas, the biggest problem regarding abortion pills remains criminal actors, according to Texas Right to Life.
MOST RECENT
Under Joe Biden, Border Patrol is a ‘Border Processing’ Agency
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud says that Alejandro Mayorkas has been “disobeying and subverting” Congress on the border.
Illegal Alien Encounters at Southern Border Exceed 300,000 in December
After a long wait, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has finally reported that the number of illegal alien encounters at the border for December 2023 broke the all-time record.
Texas GOP Chair Endorses Donald Trump for President
He also reiterated his support for David Covey, who is challenging House Speaker Dade Phelan in the upcoming primary election.
Biden Administration Shuts Down Liquid Natural Gas Exports
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the move is “retaliation against Texas – for standing up to this administration over the border crisis.”
Democrats Want Biden to Federalize National Guard Against Texas’ Border Operation
Gov. Abbott has said he will use the state’s constitutional power to push back against the invasion at the border.
‘I’ve Seen Enough’: Cornyn Endorses Trump After New Hampshire Primary
Sen. John Cornyn’s endorsement comes despite a turbulent history between the two.
US Supreme Court Allows Federal Agents to Cut Texas’ Wire Fencing
The order comes as Texas and the Biden administration remain locked in a legal battle over various border security measures.
Poll: Texans Anticipate Trump-Biden Rematch in November
Trump maintains his lead in Texas.
Illegal Aliens Not Required to Possess ID Card to Pass TSA Security
Illegal aliens are also being allowed by TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to decline to having their photos taken at airport security.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump
After winning Iowa this week, Donald Trump adds another Texas official to his list of endorsements.
ARCHIVE
National School Boards Association Apologizes for Calling Parents ‘Domestic Terrorists’
After U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland denied using the Patriot Act to classify parents as domestic terrorists last week, the NSBA issued an apology.
Airline Employees Resist Corporate Vaccine Mandates on Multiple Fronts
Employees of major U.S. airliners are taking to the streets and the courts in a massive stand against medical tyranny.
President Biden’s FEMA Denies Texas Emergency Aid for Border Expenses
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell rejected Gov. Abbott’s appeal for emergency aid.
Democrat Quorum-Breaker Michelle Beckley Bows Out of Bid for Congress
Running since July, she blames the near-final disposition of redistricting boundaries.
Biden Revives Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy on Court Order
Biden appeals the district court order to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy while prepping logistics for enacting the program.
Southwest Airlines Cancels Flights After Pilot Vaccine Mandate
As Southwest mandates the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, more than 2,000 flights are canceled.
Abbott Joins Other GOP Governors in Blaming Biden for Border Crisis
While sharing policy proposals for the federal government to secure the border, the Texas governor declined to commit to closing ports of entry with Mexico.
National School Board Association Calls Protesting Parents ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Parents could be termed “domestic terrorists” for concerning themselves with their child’s education.
Feds Open New Illegal Immigrant Camp on Texas Border
“A lot of people are angry at [Gov. Greg Abbott] because there’s nothing being done.”
SWA Mandates COVID Shots for Employees
Huffines jabs Abbott for not protecting Texans from vaxx mandates.