Gov. Greg Abbott has maintained that the new state law will uphold legal scrutiny in the courts.
Federal
National Guard Forced to Vaccinate While Illegal Aliens Are Given a Pass
“This is a disgrace to our soldiers.”
Kamala Harris Set to Ignore Border Crisis During Texas Fundraising Trip
“Just say, ‘The administration hasn’t abandoned you’ … something!”
Open Border Policies Promote Forced Child Labor
Reckless border policies of the Biden administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continue to promote the exploitation of children.
Law Enforcement on Texas’ Open Border Problem
Two Texas sheriffs discuss the current biggest issues with the border under the Biden administration.
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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.
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.
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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.”
Texas Congressmen So Far Mostly Silent on Bombshell FISA Memo
Memo described as “sickening,” “deeply troubling,” and “absolutely shocking.”
Scandal-Prone Congressional Candidate Hosts DC Fundraiser
Liberal “Republican” Jenifer Sarver DC fundraiser features lobbyists and Democrats.
Cornyn: Make a Deal with Democrats and Give Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants
Cornyn’s efforts would result in amnesty for 124,000 illegal immigrants in Texas alone.