The legislation would provide state and local law enforcement jurisdictions with federal criminal justice funding to fight human trafficking.
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US Reps. Request More Funds for First Responders in Border Communities
Two congressmen sent U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas a letter requesting additional funds for strained local governments.
600,000 Known ‘Gotaways’ Reported at the Border This Year
The closing of fiscal year 2023 saw a total of 2,475,669 encounters with illegal aliens along the southwest border.
Sen. Ted Cruz Files Hamas Sanctions Act
The act would block taxpayer money from going into the Gaza Strip.
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger Will Not Seek Re-Election
Even in recent weeks, Granger had drawn the ire of conservatives after refusing to vote for Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House.
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New York Democrat Cites Tony Gonzales While Opposing Border Security Legislation
U.S. Rep. Gonzales has been censured by the Texas GOP for violating party values regarding the border.
Thousands of Illegal Aliens Attempted to Evade Border Patrol in March
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that they encountered 191,900 illegal aliens in March, with 162,317 of those specifically crossing between the ports of entry.
Nikki Haley Touts Censured Rep. Tony Gonzales as the ‘Border King’
The former South Carolina governor toured the border with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, who has been censured for his opposition to border security efforts.
Trump’s Support Among Texas Republicans Surges Amid Indictment
Fifty-two percent of Texas Republicans say Donald Trump is their top choice for president, following news of his indictment in New York.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Declares Victory in Transparency Lawsuit Against DOJ
Texas and more than a dozen other states sued the Biden administration for correspondence about the NSBA’s 2021 letter comparing parents to domestic terrorists.
‘Abhorrent’: Texas Republicans Sound Off on Indictment of Donald Trump
Elected Republicans in Texas speak out on the prosecution of the 45th president.
Ted Cruz Blasts US Homeland Security Secretary: ‘You’re Incompetent at Your Job’
“Mr. Secretary, I want to say to you right now, your behavior is disgraceful and the deaths, the children assaulted, the children raped, they are at your feet.”
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.
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Cornyn Doesn’t ‘Understand’ Paxton Bid To End DACA?
In a single sentence, Texas’ senior senator reveals how out of touch he is with conservatives.
Perry Endorses Crenshaw In CD2
Dan Crenshaw is also being endorsed by his fellow Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell.
Arrington: Limit Terms To Drain The Swamp
Proposal would limit service in Congress to 12 years.
Ratcliffe Demands Strict Accounting Of Money Sent To Palestinian Government
Texas congressman wants foreign aid frozen until State Department ensures no dollars are going to terrorists.
Yes, Lance, You Did Vote For A ‘Granny Tax’
Everyone can have opinions, but voters deserve facts when selecting who will represent them.
Still No Sign Of Culberson
While corrupt DOJ officials attack President Trump, US Rep. John Culberson has been sitting silently on the sidelines.
Another Resignation
Mr. Farenthold delivered his announcement via video during the middle of the day and left his position by 5 pm.
Texans Must Lead The Way In Fixing Our Nation’s Budget And Appropriations Process
Texas taxpayers will no longer tolerate election-year messaging and political posturing on federal appropriations; we want action and results.
Anatomy of a Surrender
John Cornyn and Mitch McConnell have given Chuck Schumer control of the Senate.
Setting the Stage: TX Primary
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