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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Fundraise in Texas

May 31, 2023

DeSantis is backed by several big Texas Republican donors; however, his approval rating from Texans is still lower than Trump’s.

Texas Republican Lawmaker Promises to Refile COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ban

May 31, 2023

State Rep. Brian Harrison said he would file the measure during every upcoming special legislative session.

Abbott Names John Scott as Interim Attorney General

May 31, 2023

First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster had previously told employees he would head the office in Paxton’s absence.

Texans Look for More Progress on Protecting Elections

May 31, 2023

During special sessions, Patrick urges Abbott to prioritize election security bills that died in the House.

House Adjourns Special Session, Remains At Odds With Senate on Property Tax Relief

May 30, 2023

As part of an ongoing fight regarding property tax relief, the Texas House adjourned the first special session after just one day.

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Texas Lawmakers Respond to Gov. Abbott’s Special Legislative Session Priorities

Members of the Texas House have begun filing legislation to address border security and property tax relief.

Advocates Ask Gov. Abbott to Widen His Special Session Call for Border Security

“Include repelling the invasion at our border, mandating E-Verify for employers, finishing the Texas border wall, and ending taxpayer handouts to illegal aliens,” urged Chris Russo.

Ahead of Enactment of New Legislation, More Sexually Explicit Material Found in Schools

After the Texas Legislature passed the READER Act, sexually explicit material continues to be found in schools.

ANALYSIS: Crony Establishment Will Veto Your Vote

The Democrat-led impeachment of Ken Paxton represents an escalation in the war on grassroots activism.

Gov. Greg Abbott Calls Immediate Special Session on Property Taxes and Border Security

“Many critical items remain that must be passed,” said Abbott.

Texas Legislature Adjourns with Unfinished Business

Lawmakers are expected to be recalled to Austin for a special session in the next twelve hours.

Donald Trump Calls out Gov. Greg Abbott for Being ‘Missing in Action’

After the Texas House voted to impeach AG Ken Paxton, former President Trump is coming to Paxton’s defense.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s Popularity Plummets Following Lackluster Session

Only 24 percent of GOP voters say they would vote for Phelan over a conservative challenger.

Texas House Kills Pandemic Protections

Lawmakers in the Texas House ran out the clock to kill two measures that would have provided substantial protection against the abuses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.