Her immigration attorney says she has a legitimate asylum claim, but the system is so backlogged with illegitimate asylum claims, it can’t take her case.
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Law Enforcement on Texas’ Open Border Problem
Two Texas sheriffs discuss the current biggest issues with the border under the Biden administration.
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.
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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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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.
RINO Hurd?
Last seen on a cross-country buddy trip with the Democrats’ senatorial candidate, Rep. Will Hurd is now fundraising with disgraced House Speaker Joe Straus.
Cruz “Reluctantly” Sides with Big Government
Conservatives note the tone from Cruz today is strikingly different from the one he took earlier in his legislative career.
When Will Culberson Speak Out?
As chief funder of the DOJ and FBI, Houston-area Republican has been silent about the revealed collusion between the FBI and Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
Saying One Thing in Texas, AWOL in DC
For all their bluster, most of Texas’ congressional delegation doesn’t seem to care about reforming the IRS.
Ted Cruz: No Citizenship for Illegals
“I do not believe we should be granting a path to citizenship to anybody here illegally. Doing so is inconsistent with the promises we made to the men and women who elected us.”