An El Paso judge previously approved the temporary release of an unspecified number of aliens involved in the incident.
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Gov. Abbott Endorses Katrina Pierson Against State Rep. Justin Holland
While Gov. Greg Abbott did not endorse in the primary election, he is throwing his support in before the runoff.
Railroad Commissioner Craddick, Supreme Court Justice Devine Win Primaries
Republicans renominated two statewide incumbents on Tuesday.
Illegal Alien on Terror Watchlist Attempted to Cross Texas-Mexico Border
Already in Fiscal Year 2024, there have been 59 individuals on the terror watchlist encountered at the southwest border.
Republican Nominees Facing off Against Democrats in November House Races
Several other races are headed to runoffs to determine the Republican nominee.
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‘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.
Vegas Bets Big on Speaker Phelan
The casino lobby has emerged from the shadows to play the primary election.
Texas Defends Law Protecting Internet Free Speech
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding a state law that prohibits major social media platforms from censoring speech they find offensive.
Texas Sues Pornhub for Failing to Verify User Ages
The porn conglomerate could be subject to millions of dollars in fines.
Grassroots Groups Recommend All Texas GOP Primary Ballot Propositions
The True Texas Project and Grassroots America: We The People are going all in on the Republican Party of Texas’ ballot propositions.
Former House Speaker Bemoans Conservative Activists
The Texas establishment reels as conservatives remake the GOP.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Continues Endorsing During Early Voting
Patrick endorsed Brent Money and Mike Olcott for the Texas House.
Trump: ‘Any Republican Backing Phelan is a Fool’
The former president has expanded his criticism beyond just Phelan, taking aim at any Republican that backs him.
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Liberal Republican Donors Line Up for Nikki Haley
Haley is set to return to Texas next month to fundraise from establishment Republican donors.
AG Ken Paxton Rallies for Challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan
Paxton says defeating Phelan will change the trajectory of the state.
Texas Governor Responds to Accusations that State Let Illegal Border Crossers Drown
U.S. Border Patrol agents and a Democrat US Representative claim Texas is to blame for three illegal border crossers drowning near Shelby Park.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Makes First Endorsement Against House Member
The lieutenant governor has previously said he generally does not get involved in House races.
Texans Increase Calls for Reliable Energy as Second Conservation Appeal Announced
Lawmakers, policy analysts, and citizens are calling for more reliable energy sources as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announces a second energy conservation appeal for Tuesday morning.
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Attempts to Unilaterally Rewrite Texas Public Information Act
The American Accountability Foundation is advising A&M’s general counsel to tell employees they must comply with Public Information Act requests.
Citizens Reflect on the Passing of Conservative Leader Jill Glover
Her activism and dedication to the advancement of self-governance—notably the protection of children—led her to receive a Conservative Leader Award in 2020.
Report: Immigration Power Should Return to the States
A report from the Huffines Liberty Foundation suggests Texas should declare an invasion and “shut down illegal border crossings itself.”
Senate District 30 Candidates Meet in Parker County
Brent Hagenbuch—who has been challenged by the other candidates for allegedly not living in the district—did not show up to the event.
ERCOT Weather Watch Released for Upcoming Cold Front
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning Texans about how winter temperatures will affect the power grid.