The victims allege that Salesforce provided a sex-selling marketplace.
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‘Secret Speech Police’ Granted Exclusive Power Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules
The Court of Criminal Appeals says the Texas Ethics Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over matters regarding campaign law violations.
Speaker Phelan Used State Jet for Campaign Activities
A new report shows House Speaker Dade Phelan used a state jet to attend a football game and raise money for his campaign.
Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
An investigation into lawmakers’ use of state jets has revealed that Cole Hefner “ghost voted” to impeach Ken Paxton last year while using a government plane for personal business.
Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Charges issued earlier this year included property tax relief, protecting Texas land from hostile foreign ownership, and strengthening laws preventing electioneering by school districts and other political subdivisions.
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Gov. Abbott Rips Biden-Harris Administration for Undercutting Texas Border Security Efforts
“I will not cede state land to transnational criminal cartels smuggling people, weapons, and drugs,” wrote Abbott.
James Frank Becomes Fourth Member to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker
Frank joins State Reps. Tom Oliverson, Shelby Slawson, and David Cook in challenging Phelan for the position.
Elon Musk Notches Legal Win Over Liberal Attack Group
Media Matters will have to defend its effort to drive advertisers from X.
Venezuelan Gang Members Arrested for Murder Were First Apprehended in Texas
Four members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang have been arrested in Aurora, Colorado in connection to a shooting and attempted murder.
Beth Van Duyne Tapped to Lead Texas GOP Victory Effort Ahead of November Election
Before being elected to Congress in 2020, Van Duyne served in the Trump administration as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and previously held office as Mayor of Irving.
Texas Spent $221 Million Busing Illegal Aliens Out of State
Taxpayers bore the costs of paying bus companies to transport illegal aliens north.
College at Texas Tech Offers ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ Agriculture Course
Not all sectors within the university have paid attention to leadership’s mandate to obey the letter and spirit of the statewide DEI ban.
Chinese Infiltration of American Higher Education Reaches Texas A&M
China is stealing national security secrets from American universities, and Texas A&M has left its door open.
A Year Since Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial Began, Cost Still Unknown
Paxton was acquitted on all impeachment charges last September, but the House has yet to disclose the costs incurred.
Rick Perry Tapped as Dade Phelan’s New Senior Advisor
Perry joins Phelan’s team as he faces three opponents in the race for Speaker.
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Property Tax Cut Advocates Push Texas Senate for Future Relief
A slate of activist groups explained before the Senate Finance Committee how they would go about addressing Texas’ high property taxes.
Salvadoran MS-13 Gang Member Caught in Houston, Removed From U.S.
The fugitive was wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, femicide, and unlawful association with MS-13.
Texas High Speed Rail Project Gets Federal Boost
The original Texas Central project was estimated to cost $10 billion, but after years of delay, it is now estimated by some to cost as much as $40 billion.
Judge Partially Blocks Texas Law Protecting Children From Harmful Material Online
Judge Robert Pitman claims that the “monitoring and filtering” provisions could trample on the First Amendment.
David Cook Enters Speaker Race
Rep. Cook joins Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson in challenging Dade Phelan for the speakership.
Lawmaker Suggests Starting School in September to Save Energy, Protect Grid
State Rep. Jared Patterson proposes sending kids back to school after Labor Day.
San Diego Border Patrol Flies Illegal Aliens to Texas
A California official is warning that illegal aliens are being flown from San Diego to McAllen on taxpayers’ dime.
Texas Halts Birth Certificate Sex Changes for Gender-confused Individuals
This policy change follows the Texas Department of Public Safety’s recent announcement that they will no longer process sex changes on drivers’ licenses.
Patrick Calls Phelan a ‘RINORAD’ over Property Tax Relief Dispute
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says House Speaker Dade Phelan is a “Republican in Name Only, Really a Democrat”
AG Paxton Threatens Lawsuits Against Bexar and Harris Counties Over Controversial Voter Registration Funding
According to the attorney general, county commissioners courts may not mail unsolicited voter registration applications.