Border patrol agents saw 12,000 encounters at the southwest border Tuesday.
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Venezuela Sends Criminals to Texas
“Maduro, the president over there, is sending these criminals—releasing them from prison—straight to the state of Texas.”
On the Border: The True Cost of Illegal Economic Migration
Is the risk greater than the potential reward?
Jocelyn: Trafficked and Afraid
The Biden administration’s disastrous policies are making it easy for cartels to make life miserable for children.
POLL: Voters Say Illegals Should Be Sent to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Eighty-three percent of voters believe it is either “very important” or “somewhat important” to secure the southern border and end illegal immigration.
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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.
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.
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Perry Endorses Crenshaw In CD2
Dan Crenshaw is also being endorsed by his fellow Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell.
Arrington: Limit Terms To Drain The Swamp
Proposal would limit service in Congress to 12 years.
Ratcliffe Demands Strict Accounting Of Money Sent To Palestinian Government
Texas congressman wants foreign aid frozen until State Department ensures no dollars are going to terrorists.
Yes, Lance, You Did Vote For A ‘Granny Tax’
Everyone can have opinions, but voters deserve facts when selecting who will represent them.
Still No Sign Of Culberson
While corrupt DOJ officials attack President Trump, US Rep. John Culberson has been sitting silently on the sidelines.
Another Resignation
Mr. Farenthold delivered his announcement via video during the middle of the day and left his position by 5 pm.
Texans Must Lead The Way In Fixing Our Nation’s Budget And Appropriations Process
Texas taxpayers will no longer tolerate election-year messaging and political posturing on federal appropriations; we want action and results.
Anatomy of a Surrender
John Cornyn and Mitch McConnell have given Chuck Schumer control of the Senate.
Setting the Stage: TX Primary
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When Will Texas Republicans Stop Falling for this Progressive Trick?
Trying to score bipartisan points by voting to reveal sources and methods is wrong.