The Houston event is part of a series of fundraisers Phelan has hosted after coming in second place to former Orange County GOP Chairman David Covey in the March primary.
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State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver is currently facing a primary runoff election against Chris Spencer.
Attorney General Paxton Urges Courts to Expedite Concertina Wire Fencing Lawsuit
Paxton said that the letter highlights “extremely misleading” claims made by the Biden administration about Texas’ border security measures.
Property Tax Relief and Higher Ed Reform Among Patrick’s Charges Ahead of Next Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also noted that he may release an additional—albeit shorter—list of interim charges before the session begins in January.
Texas Democrats Call on Colleges to Give Financial Aid to Children of Illegal Aliens
The letter states that the revamped FAFSA application disproportionately harms students with illegal alien parents.
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Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over Basic Income Program
Paxton is asking the court to stop the county from issuing payments under the program and deem it unconstitutional.
EXCLUSIVE: TV Ad Takes Aim at Dade Phelan’s Radical Democrat Chairs
The embattled speaker said he has “not wavered” on his support for placing Democrats in leadership positions during a recent interview.
Anti-climb Fence Installed Near El Paso Following Border Rush
This comes as Texas continues its efforts to curb illegal border crossings despite the Biden administration’s open border policies.
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on Gambling Expansion
With gambling expansion being a popular debate topic, runoff election candidates voiced their opinions on how much expansion Texas should allow.
House Lawmakers Propose ‘Contract with Texas’ to End ‘Liberal Dysfunction’
The group is calling on the next Speaker of the House to implement a series of 12 reforms.
Texas Prepares for Solar Eclipse
Approximately 12.8 million Texans live in the path of the eclipse.
Texas Requests Courts Reconsider Lawsuit to Stop Biden Administration From Misusing Parole
America First Legal and 20 other attorney generals joined in the motion.
State Sen. Bob Hall Emphasizes Electrical Grid Security
Sen. Hall continues to educate Texans on vulnerabilities in the state’s energy infrastructure.
Field for Texas GOP Chair Grows Ahead of Convention
Five candidates have announced their intention to run for the position.
Las Vegas Sands Renews Push for Casino Gambling in Texas
After setbacks in the primary, Sands is dusting off an old trade group and even older talking points to lobby for a blank check from Texans in 2025.
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UT Austin Closes DEI Office, Diverts Funding to ‘Teaching and Research’
The school also reportedly fired around 60 individuals, many of whom were involved in the DEI bureaucracy.
Texas’ ‘Secret Speech Police’ to Consider Targeting Citizens’ Social Media Posts
The Texas Ethics Commission could approve the rule as soon as their next meeting in June.
Nearly 80 Illegal Aliens Arrested, Charged for El Paso Border Riot
Another 200 illegal aliens awaiting charges were released on Sunday.
Attorney General Paxton Opens Investigation Into Boeing Parts Supplier
The investigation also requests the parts supplier disclose its employee demographics before its DEI policy was enacted to evaluate if diversity hires are a correlating factor to quality performance.
In Their Own Words: Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats
Texas Scorecard asked state legislature runoff candidates whether Texas should ban hostile countries from owning U.S. land.
Rick Perry’s Dwindling Political Influence in Texas
In the twilight of his political relevance, Perry sells out.
Gov. Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
The order requests that pro-Palestine student groups be disciplined for violating these policies.
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Chicago After Crossing in Eagle Pass
A Tren de Aragua gang member faces deportation following arrest for a drive-by shooting.
Restoring Housing Affordability to Texas
Potential solutions include ensuring regulatory consistency across the state and streamlining processes.
Sen. Ted Cruz Leads Democrat Challenger Among Texas Voters
Cruz currently leads Democrat challenger Colin Allred by six percentage points.