Along with 22 other states, Texas is seeking to bar the final rule from taking effect on January 17.
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US Sen. Ted Cruz: Bring Back DNA Testing to Prevent Trafficking
When visiting the southern border, Cruz said he was reminded of just how intense the child trafficking is at the border.
Judge Tells DHS to Stop Cutting Concertina Wire Along Texas Border
Texas has placed the wire along the shore of the Rio Grande as a deterrent against illegal crossings.
Biden Officials Say They Are Pausing Remain In Texas Policy
After the logistics became public knowledge, El Paso officials said they do not agree with the policy.
18 FBI Terror Watchlist Suspects Arrested in September at the Border
More FBI terror watchlist suspects have been arrested along the southwest border in fiscal year 2023 than in the past six years combined.
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‘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.
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.”
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When Will Texas Republicans Stop Falling for this Progressive Trick?
Trying to score bipartisan points by voting to reveal sources and methods is wrong.
RINO Hurd?
Last seen on a cross-country buddy trip with the Democrats’ senatorial candidate, Rep. Will Hurd is now fundraising with disgraced House Speaker Joe Straus.
Cruz “Reluctantly” Sides with Big Government
Conservatives note the tone from Cruz today is strikingly different from the one he took earlier in his legislative career.
When Will Culberson Speak Out?
As chief funder of the DOJ and FBI, Houston-area Republican has been silent about the revealed collusion between the FBI and Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
Saying One Thing in Texas, AWOL in DC
For all their bluster, most of Texas’ congressional delegation doesn’t seem to care about reforming the IRS.
Ted Cruz: No Citizenship for Illegals
“I do not believe we should be granting a path to citizenship to anybody here illegally. Doing so is inconsistent with the promises we made to the men and women who elected us.”
Texas Congressmen So Far Mostly Silent on Bombshell FISA Memo
Memo described as “sickening,” “deeply troubling,” and “absolutely shocking.”
Scandal-Prone Congressional Candidate Hosts DC Fundraiser
Liberal “Republican” Jenifer Sarver DC fundraiser features lobbyists and Democrats.
Cornyn: Make a Deal with Democrats and Give Amnesty to Illegal Immigrants
Cornyn’s efforts would result in amnesty for 124,000 illegal immigrants in Texas alone.
Democratic Enthusiasm: Overblown?
The numbers suggest that Democrats would have a strong election if voting were today.