The measure would go into effect in 2032 if Congress and three-fourths of the states ratify it.
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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.
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Commissioner Sounds the Alarm Over Weaponization of the FEC
In comments to Congress, Commissioner Trey Trainor warns that the federal speech regulator is abusing citizens’ rights.
U.S. District Judge Reaffirms Illegality of DACA Amnesty Program
The Biden administration said it will continue to defend the program from legal challenges.
Conservative Coalition Calls on Congress to Secure the Border
The groups are calling on Congress to include the Secure the Border Act in the federal spending bill.
New York City Mayor Calls Gov. Greg Abbott a ‘Madman’ Over Busing Illegal Aliens
In response, Abbott said Adams wouldn’t “last a week in the state of Texas.”
New Mexico Governor ‘Temporarily Suspends’ the Second Amendment
Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer says this is why legislation to restrict gubernatorial “emergency powers” needs to be passed in Texas immediately.
Another Texas Democrat Enters Race to Unseat Cruz
State Rep. Carl Sherman Sr. says he will do whatever it takes to defend the rights of Texans.
Biden May Force Illegal Aliens to Remain in Texas
The new plan would force illegal aliens to remain in Texas and potentially other border states while they await asylum screening.
Federal Judge Orders Texas to Move Border Buoy Barriers
Gov. Abbott says Texas will appeal the decision and continue to secure the southern border.
Former Democrat DA Enters Race to Challenge Sen. Ted Cruz
Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez has dismissed over 800 felony cases and allegedly mishandled several high-profile cases.
US Rep. Chip Roy Doubles Down on Defunding DHS Over Disastrous Border Policies
Roy took to social media to express his disappointment in the House GOP for hesitating to defund Biden’s DHS.
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Commentary: A DACA Ruling Won’t Solve the DACA Dilemma
Regardless of how the high court rules, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program remains an insufficient solution to a deep and fundamental problem that cannot be solved with stop-gap solutions.
Commentary: The Mean Girl Senate and the Cuccinelli Nomination
On immigration, Ken Cuccinelli is fiercely intelligent, committed to the president’s agenda, and courageous in the pursuit of it. This is why certain Senate Republicans hate him.
Commentary: O’Rourke Out
For the same financial reasons that O’Rourke left, it will be difficult for many of the lower-tier Democratic candidates to continue.
Beto Finally Gives Up
With his poll numbers and campaign cash both dwindling, Beto O’Rourke has shut down his presidential campaign.
Texas Joins Coalition of States Aiming to Curtail California Power Grab
“California and liberal elites shouldn’t get to make decisions for the rest of the country. We need to make sure they don’t.”
Austin-Area Rocket Scientist Hindman Enters Congressional Race
George Hindman is the latest entrant into the race to replace Rep. Bill Flores (R–Bryan).
Van Duyne Raises $350K for Congressional Campaign
Former Irving Mayor and Trump administration official Beth Van Duyne scores strong fundraising start in her bid to represent Texas’ 24th District.
Trump Campaign Says Texas Will Not Be Ignored in 2020
“This is not a state we’re going to take for granted,” a campaign spokesman told Texas Scorecard.
Trump Electrifies Dallas in First Texas Re-Election Rally
Trump met a sold-out crowd in American Airlines Center, the location for his first Texas campaign rally since announcing his re-election bid in June.
O’Rourke: Firearms “Will Be Taken”
On the debate stage, O’Rourke maintained he is coming for your guns, now conceding the lives of law-abiding Americans and law enforcement officers will be on the line in his scheme.