Timur Praliev was reportedly carrying a Russian passport, a drone, and cash with him as he crossed the river.
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2024 Analysis: A Rough Year for Casino Gambling Interests in Texas
Pro-gambling efforts in Texas have faltered as key lawmakers lost primary elections.
Election Security Proponents Seek Improvements to Texas’ Laws
Following multiple instances of electioneering and other problems with election security in the state, Advancing Integrity is calling on lawmakers to strengthen the security of Texas elections in 2025.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Development
The measure would require companies to disclose whether they are using AI, create guidelines to prevent bias, and protect personal data.
Meet the Freshmen: Mitch Little
Little has emphasized the need to reform the culture in Austin, particularly within the Texas House.
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Texas Detained, but Feds Released Terror Watchlist Suspect
The man was first detained near Del Rio, released by federal border patrol, and later rearrested in New York after being identified on the terror watch list.
Lawmakers to Examine University “Governance” as Part of Expanding DEI Ban
Texas universities practice “shared governance” with woke faculty.
Republican Oil Regulators Impose Biden-style Restrictions on Energy Production
Texas Railroad Commission adopted new “environmental” rules that experts say will make it harder for Donald Trump to “drill, baby, drill.”
Proposal Would Allow Citizens Injured by Illegal Aliens to Sue Sanctuary Cities
House Bill 1645 would allow a person injured by an illegal alien’s crime to file a lawsuit against local entities or university police departments that enact sanctuary policies.
Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
An investigation found a fourth grader harassed and assaulted another fourth grader.
Holding Republicans Accountable: New $20 Million PAC Seeks to Strengthen Conservative Majority
The Texas Republican Leadership Fund is being established “to elect ‘true’ conservatives to crucial leadership roles.”
Texas Casts 40 Electoral College Ballots for Trump
The chamber broke out into cheers as the votes were cast for Trump and Vance.
Speaker Battle Fuels Early 2026 Primary Challenges for Texas Republicans
The Republican Party of Texas has made clear it will seek to censure members who fail to vote for the party’s nominee for Speaker.
Anti-Trafficking Group Urges Abbott To Prioritize Protecting Children From Harmful Content
Jaco Booyens Ministries wants Abbott to strengthen protections and ensure children’s libraries are stocked with age-appropriate materials.
New Footage Shows Texas National Guard Attempting to Deter Illegal Border Crossers
Mexican law enforcement reportedly did nothing to stop the groups from crossing the river towards Eagle Pass from Piedras Negras.
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Measure to Create Texas Border Law Enforcement Agency Filed in Texas Senate
The Texas Division of Homeland Security would be empowered to oversee law enforcement operations at the border.
Lethal Medical Negligence Misrepresented by Media
Why are pro-abortion activists lying about fatal medical malpractice?
Gov. Abbott Targets Chinese Communist Party Harassment With New Executive Order
The order focuses on China’s “Operation Fox Hunt,” part of a broader CCP effort to forcibly repatriate Chinese dissidents living abroad.
TAMU Faculty Senators Defiant After Regents End “Low Performing” Programs
Woke professors want “shared governance.”
Proposal Would Require Federal Government to Pay Texas for Educating Illegal Aliens
The legislation restricts the admission eligibility of students who are illegally in the United States.
Lawmaker Introduces Measure to Classify Abortion-Inducing Drugs as Controlled Substances
The act would reclassify two abortion-inducing drugs as Schedule IV substances.
Rick Perry Doubles Down in Support of Democrat Chairs Under Dade Phelan
As Phelan’s spokesman, Perry said the speaker will retain power with Democrats’ support, supplemented by Republicans.
Supreme Court of Texas: House Committee Can’t Stop Child Murderer’s Execution
The scheme was challenged by many Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the committee “stepped out of line” in issuing the subpoena at the eleventh hour.
Rep. Leo Wilson Files Legislation to Require DNA Testing of Illegal Aliens
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz previously argued that DNA testing is crucial to prevent child trafficking at the border.
Incoming State Rep. Andy Hopper Proposes Constitutional Right to Vaccine Choice
If the resolution is approved by two-thirds of both chambers, Hopper’s proposed amendment would go to voters on November 4, 2025.