The issues of abortion, border security, and protecting girls sports dominated the debate.
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American Sheriff Alliance Calls for Action at the Border
Sheriffs highlighted the strain on local resources and the increase in criminal cartel activity.
Texas GOP Congress Members Call Attention to Illegal Alien Settlement
In a letter to Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, Texas’ Republican delegation to Congress have raised concerns about Colony Ridge.
Report: Biden Administration Funds Texas Drug Recovery Group Distributing Crack Pipes
The organization received $800,000 in federal grant money last year.
Texas Democrats Vote Against Federal Aid for Border Crisis
Among those voting no was U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D–Dallas), who is currently running to be the Democrat Senate candidate against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–TX).
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4 Texas Republicans Vote to Support Federal Education Bureaucracy
U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (San Antonio), John Carter (Round Rock), Michael McCaul (Austin), and Kay Granger (Fort Worth) sided with Democrats.
Texas ‘Trump Train’ Defendants Ask Court to Dismiss Democrats’ Attack on Free Speech
“This lawsuit is an attempt to silence political opposition by intimidation through the court system.” — Jerad Najvar
Ronny Jackson Wants To End Taxpayer-Funded ‘Fake News’
Legislation would defund NPR and PBS.
Amid Arrest Speculation, Trump to Hold First 2024 Rally in Waco
The rally comes on what could be an eventful week for the 45th president.
Legislation Filed in Texas to Allow for Recalling US Senators
A new bill would help to recall senators who don’t serve the state’s best interest.
Border Patrol Chief Admits US Lacks Operational Control of the Border
“The impact is always felt first and foremost at the local level.”
President Joe Biden Calls for Stronger Implementation of Red-flag Laws
Texas’ U.S. Senator John Cornyn supported the funding of red-flag laws.
US Taxpayers Fund Condoms and Contraceptives for Migrants in Colombia
“It’s not if the women are going to get raped, it’s when and how many times.”
Field Grows to Oust Censured US Rep. Tony Gonzales
“The current congressman who represents much of the Texas-Mexico border actually worked against the Republican border security bill.”
US Rep. Tony Gonzales Earns First Opponent Following Texas GOP Censure
The Republican Party of Texas is authorized to spend money against Gonzales in the primary.
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Paxton Fights to Protect Second Amendment
“The Second Amendment stands alongside rights such as freedom of speech and free exercise of religion as a core fundamental right of the American people; it is not a second-class or a second-tier right…”
Hurd Again Joins With Democrats to Oppose President
He supported the Democrats move Wednesday to re-open government without addressing border security.
Commentary: Potential Candidates Making Moves
We are already seeing movement from major and not-so-major potential candidates on the budding presidential campaign front.
Transcript: Trump Address From The Oval Office
The president made his case for congressional Democrats to fund the border security wall.
Hurd Sides With Democrats Against Border Security
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd one of seven Republicans to break ranks with the GOP and support the Democrats’ spending bill.
Commentary: Obamacare Ruling a Victory for the Rule of Law
The truth is that the ACA is broken and has been from the start.
Commentary: What To Expect
Posturing for the 2020 elections is well underway.
Paxton Responds to Stay of Obamacare Ruling
O’Connor’s opinion in the case will be tested in the courts of appeals in the coming months.
Disabled Veteran Creates Fundraiser for Border Wall
Triple-amputee veteran creates online fundraiser for border wall funding amidst passage of omnibus spending bill on Capitol Hill.
Senator Van Taylor Reflects on Good Governance and How to Bring it to DC
In an exclusive interview with Texas Scorecard, the taxpayer champion and Congressman-elect discussed immigration, healthcare, and how to bring the Texas way of doing things to D.C.