Fifth Circuit judges also signaled the county is likely to win its appeal to the full court, which will transform redistricting across Texas.
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Texas Republican National Committeewoman Not Seeking Re-election
Toni Anne Dashiell has been a strong supporter of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Attorney General Warns Judge Cannot Protect Hospitals and Doctors that Violate Texas’ Abortion Laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the temporary restraining order will “expire long before the statute of limitations.”
Gov. Abbott Continues Endorsements Against Incumbents
State Representatives Travis Clardy and Drew Darby are the governor’s latest anti-school choice targets.
Texas Joins Daily Wire and The Federalist to Sue State Department Over Censorship
The State of Texas has joined two media outlets in suing the U.S. Department of State for conspiring to censor American media companies.
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As Special Session Ends, Dan Patrick Says Dade Phelan is ‘Impossible to Work With’
School choice is once again a casualty of the Texas House at the end of the fourth special session in Austin.
Constituents Say State Rep. Frazier Should Resign After Pleading Guilty to Sign Shenanigans
Frederick Frazier is expected to receive a dishonorable discharge from the Dallas Police Department.
Attorney General Paxton Secures Administrative Stay, Preventing Destruction of Texas’ Border Barriers
Attorney General Ken Paxton recently celebrated an administrative stay that prevents federal agents from destroying Texas’s concertina wire fencing.
80 Days Later, Texas House Has Yet to Disclose Impeachment Costs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he is giving Speaker Dade Phelan and the House until the end of the year to comply.
Gov. Abbott Warns Chinese Nationals Crossing Southwest Border Present ‘Existential Threat’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents saw 4,261 Chinese nationals in October alone.
Lawmaker Blasts Texas Democrats for ‘Siding With Hamas’
State Rep. Brian Harrison has filed a resolution to remove every Democrat committee chair in the Texas House.
Abbott Endorses Against Another School Choice Opponent
Marc LaHood is challenging incumbent State Rep. Steve Allison.
Potential Texas Senate Candidate Addresses Former Law Firm’s LGBTQ Articles
Britton Brooks is reportedly considering a run for the Texas Senate.
Texas GOP Censures Departing Paxton Impeachment Leader Andrew Murr
Murr announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election.
Texas A&M Administrator No Longer Employed After Arrest for Possession of Child Pornography
The university confirmed that the administrator was no longer employed late Friday afternoon.
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Court Rules Biden Administration Can Remove Texas’ Border Buoy Barriers
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Biden administration’s preliminary injunction requesting the courts force Texas to move the marine barrier.
Pro-DEI Fellowship At UT Austin Terminated Ahead of New State Law
Ahead of a new state measure targeting “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” policies in Texas, a fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin pushing a DEI agenda has ended.
Proposal to Expedite Election Contests Sails Through Senate
The legislation is in response to a series of six lawsuits filed following the November constitutional election, challenging the results based on the certification of the voting machines used.
Vendors, State Argue in Federal Appeals Court Over Sexually Explicit Books
Texas wants to enforce new regulations for school library vendors during an ongoing legal challenge.
Abbott Endorses Mike Olcott over Glenn Rogers After School Choice Vote
The endorsement represents a switch for Abbott, who endorsed Rogers in 2022.
Texas A&M Administrator Still Employed After Arrest for Possessing Child Pornography
The university employee was arrested by the FBI for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Activists Say More Work Remains to Protect Texas Children
Parents were inspired to action at a Protect Our Children event held in Llano.
Texas Sues Pfizer for ‘Misrepresenting’ COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Attorney General Ken Paxton says Pfizer violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Texas Supreme Court Hears Landmark Abortion Case
The Supreme Court of Texas heard arguments in which over 20 plaintiffs claim the state’s abortion bans are harming them.
Sole Finalist for Texas A&M President Believes in White Privilege
Mark Welsh is set to be named as the President of Texas A&M early next month.