The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals moved to place the law on hold again yesterday.
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Frisco Independent School District Sued For Illegal Electioneering
The Texas attorney general sued the school district for using official resources to push citizens to vote for “pro-public education” candidates.
‘Trump is Not Welcome in Texas’: Lawmaker’s Anti-Trump Tweets Surface in Campaign
State Rep. Justin Holland accused former President Donald Trump of being “out of touch” and “not a true Statesman.”
AG Ken Paxton Targets Dade Phelan’s Loyalists on Campaign Tour
Paxton told Texas Scorecard that he believes voters are finally figuring out what’s happening in Austin.
Trump Endorsements Flood in for Candidates
Donald Trump announced endorsements for several state House and judicial candidates.
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State Rep. Hugh Shine Challenged on School Choice Vote
School choice is the main focus in the GOP primary for House District 55.
Texas Border Forces Still ‘Holding the Line’ in Eagle Pass
Recent moves from Gov. Greg Abbott have suggested that the state’s involvement in preventing illegal border crossings shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
“Notice to Disappear”: Exact Number of Illegal Aliens in America Unknown
Not knowing hides the exact cost the southern invasion is having on the state and the nation.
Overwhelming Majority of Republican Voters Support Strict Border Security Measures
Even some Democrats agree that there is indeed a crisis at the southern border.
Donald Trump Endorses Against ‘RINOs’ in Texas House
The latest round of endorsements come just a few weeks after a challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan received Trump’s endorsement.
Election Fraud Enforcement is Top Issue in Criminal Court of Appeals Race
Attorney General Ken Paxton is endorsing against three members who stripped his office’s power to go after election fraud.
Texas GOP Chair: Taxpayers Paying Phelan Triple Market Value in Real Estate Deal
Matt Rinaldi says state agency lease payments appear to be a $268,000 windfall to Phelan’s company.
Pro-Family Brave Books Creates New Children’s Show
The show, called ‘Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk,’ plans to bring American and Biblical values back to children’s shows.
State Lawmaker Works at Lobbying Firm
In August of 2023, Gerdes was hired by Hance Scarborough LLP, a law firm that engages in lobbying, as a “legislative consultant.”
State Rep. Holland Faces Challengers in House District 33
Another Republican incumbent in the Texas House faces a formidable primary challenge.
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State Senator Responds to Universities Attempting to Circumvent DEI Law
State Sen. Brandon Creighton says if universities fail to adhere to the new law, the Texas Senate may consider university funding clawbacks.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Remove Justice Devine from Ballot
Justice John Devine’s opponent alleged that he is deficient in the signatures required to qualify for the ballot.
Gov. Abbott Secures Border Park; Accessible Only to State Officials
Illegal crossers are expected to be arrested for criminal trespass, although some warn without returning them to Mexico this new move by Abbott will accomplish little.
Texas School Boards Must Vote on Chaplain Policy by March 1
Each school district must take a record vote on whether to allow chaplains on campuses as employees or volunteers.
Senior Immigration Researcher Rips Biden Administration For Asylum Crisis
This comes as the state of Texas fights back against President Joe Biden’s open border policies.
Pro-Amnesty Group Returns, Endorses Republican Candidates in Texas
The LIBRE Initiative is once again wading into Texas races.
Audit: “Unsatisfactory” and “High Risk” Issues Found in State Anti-Trafficking Unit
The agency unit tasked with fighting human trafficking was in such disarray that it appears to have been disbanded.
Grassroots Fight Back Against Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment
A lawsuit alleges misleading ballot language for a constitutional amendment authorizing additional debt.
Candidates Debate Ahead of Special Election Runoff in East Texas
The special election is slated to take place on January 30.
Researchers: Security Questions Remain About Texas A&M’s Partnership with Qatar
The organization that investigated A&M’s security for projects involving nuclear science and weapons development says there are still unanswered questions.