As Texas is now home to the most Tier 1 research institutions in the nation, the proposal holds significant relevance for the state’s research security.
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US Senators Cruz and Cornyn Split on Ukraine Funding Package
The legislation provides no funding to combat the invasion at the southern border.
Seven More States to Send National Guard to Texas Border
The number of Republican states aiding Texas’ border security effort continues to swell.
Nearly 20,000 Chinese Nationals Encountered Since October 1 at the Southern Border
CBP sources confirm that the number of total encounters at the southern border since October 1 has surpassed one million.
Texas Republican US Representatives Blast Senate Border Deal
The border deal would allow up to 1.8 million illegal aliens to enter the country before the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to shut down the border.
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Will AG Ken Paxton Challenge John Cornyn for US Senate Seat?
Paxton hinted at a possible 2026 challenge in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
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.
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The California Exodus: Should Texans be Worried?
Increasing newcomers from blue states spark nervous talk of political overturn in this historically conservative stronghold.
US Supreme Court Provides a New Sense of Urgency for the Texas 2020 Elections
Texans must stand united in keeping Texas conservative in 2020 or risk losing it for good.
Cruz Demands Accountability After Antifa Attacks
Cruz is publicly demanding those responsible for the attack on Ngo and others be held accountable.
Lance Gooden: Republicans Will Recapture House Majority in 2020
“Republicans are ready to fight, and we plan to win big next year.”
O’Rourke: First Priority as President is Climate Change Alarmism
O’Rourke said in a podcast on Friday that addressing man-made climate change and the “hell” we’ll leave to our children was the No. 1 policy goal for his time in the White House.
Conservatives Applaud Chip Roy and House Conservatives
“Rep. Roy rejected business as usual, and required Members of the House to go on record with their positions by casting actual votes.”
Release: Weber Votes Against Irresponsible Spending
“In addition to severely cutting defense priorities, this package fails to address the humanitarian and security crisis at our border and reverses long-held pro-life provisions.”
Commentary: DC Solar and Tax Breaks for the Rich
Tax breaks for unreliable power cost taxpayers billions.
Van Taylor Introduces Bill to Help Traveling Families
While the TSA may be an annoyance to travelers in general, Van Taylor aims to alleviate some of the pain families have when dealing with the agency.
Rep. Chip Roy Demands Congress Address Worsening Border Crisis
“Speaker Pelosi should immediately put the $4.5 billion border supplemental on the floor for a vote, as well as a fix for Flores and catch and release.”