Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration in December 2023 to stop a federal rule that attempted to place “unlawful” climate change regulations on states.
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Illegal Alien Encounters at Southern Border Exceed 300,000 in December
After a long wait, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has finally reported that the number of illegal alien encounters at the border for December 2023 broke the all-time record.
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.
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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.
Texas ‘Stop 30×30’ Summit Opposes Biden’s ‘Radical’ Environmental Plan
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is hosting the summit.
Biden’s Galveston Wind Farm Leases Receive No Bids at Auction
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said, “The liberal fantasy around so-called ‘green’ energy is a lie.”
US Sen. Ted Cruz Opposes Proposed Plea Deal for 9/11 ‘Masterminds’
Cruz and another member of Congress have requested that 9/11 terrorists be denied a plea deal that would allow them to escape the death penalty.
Los Angeles Mayor Complains About Illegal Aliens Bused Into City
Abbott’s busing scheme has delivered more than 21,000 illegal aliens to “sanctuary” cities such as D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Denver.
US Rep. Chip Roy Accuses DHS of Funding Migrant Camps in Central America
The Texas congressman says the Biden administration’s funding of “inhumane policies” threatens national security and causes migrant deaths.
Firearms Influencer Brandon Herrera Challenges U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
The gun rights advocate has repeatedly criticized Gonzales’ voting record.
Republican Lawmakers Support Gov. Abbott’s Border Buoy Barriers Against DOJ Lawsuit
The states are not required to be “passive victims” of Biden’s inaction at the border, says Jodey Arrington.
US Rep. Chip Roy Wants to Defund Biden’s DHS Over Border Failure
Roy is aiming to defund the Department of Homeland Security until they take action to solve the border crisis.
Ted Cruz: ‘House Should Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas Right Now’
Cruz is not the only Texas official calling for Mayorkas to leave.
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Commentary: Texas Polling vs. Delegates
While Mr. Biden may be leading in the Texas polls, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee him runaway support within the delegate count.
Commentary: Chip Roy Wants Debate on a $19B Spending Bill
Congressional Democrats seem to think that would be the end of the world. And maybe it would be.
Commentary: Trump’s Immigration Pitch Has Real Merit
Whether they agree with the entirety of the plan or not, the GOP finally has a serious proposal for securing the border and instituting legal immigration reform.
Democrat Announces Rematch Against Will Hurd
While Hurd has kept the seat out of Democrat hands in the official sense, many conservatives argue it’s already in their hands in a practical sense.
Commentary: Senate Republicans Use New Rules to Save a Crony Institution
Conservatives have long opposed the Ex-Im Bank, also known as the Bank of Boeing, as a representation of K Street interests wasting taxpayer dollars — basically, a literal manifestation of the Swamp.
Letter: Pelosi’s Congress Must Adhere To Law, Cap Spending
Texas Republican Chip Roy and other lawmakers warn spending on the nation’s debt payments will soon exceed defense spending.
Commentary: The Case for Congressional Term Limits
Despite the small cost of limiting the number of terms a good representative can serve, the advantages of term limits are numerous.
Commentary: Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Space Frontier Act
If passed, the bill would provide funding for the International Space Station through 2030 and eliminate regulations to spur developments in the commercial space sector.
Democrat MJ Hegar Announces US Senate Run
Unable to ride the Beto wave to victory last year, Hegar now wants to elevate herself to the U.S. Senate.
Commentary: New Senate $ Figures
Cornyn leads with cash-on-hand, but McConnell raised more money than anyone else in the first three months of 2019.