The U.S. Supreme Court denied Democrats’ request to hear arguments against the state’s age limit for using mail-in ballots.
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House Chairman: Dade Phelan Will Not Return as Speaker
State Rep. J.M. Lozano says the time for Democrat chairs in the Texas House is over.
AG Paxton: Frisco ISD Violated Temporary Restraining Order in Electioneering Case
In late February, Paxton’s office accused Frisco ISD of electioneering.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Colony Ridge For Deceptive Sales Tactics
The lawsuit follows a monthslong investigation by the Office of the Attorney General.
Dade Phelan Races to Raise Money from Austin Establishment
Fundraising invitations offer inisight into who is powering Dade Phelan’s campaign.
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AG Paxton’s Criminal Appeals Court Picks Unseat Incumbents
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s picks for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals faired well this year, with all three winning their respective races.
Multiple House and Senate Races Head to Runoff Election
The runoff election will take place in May.
Speaker Dade Phelan Fails to Get Majority Support in GOP Primary, Forced Into Runoff
Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.
H-E-B Chair, Teachers’ Union Back Anti-School Choice Republicans
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt and Texas AFT are going after against pro-school choice candidates in this year’s Republican primary.
Mark Cuban Doubles Down on Supporting Beleaguered Biden
The gambling and DEI hypeman endorsed Biden after pitching his pill company to the White House.
Texas Judge Blocks AG Paxton From Investigating Transgender Advocacy Group
A judge in Travis County ruled that requiring PFLAG to provide information on gender-confused minors seeking mutilative procedures would cause harm.
Texas Tech University Suspends Professor for ‘Hateful, Antisemitic, and Unacceptable’ Social Media Posts
First reported by Texas Scorecard, Funez-Flores had a history of antisemitic social media posts in which he publicly cursed Israel and the United States.
Aledo Independent School District Sued For Illegal Electioneering
The attorney general simultaneously announced a lawsuit against Huffman ISD for similar reasons.
Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Texas’ Border Security Measure
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had stayed the district court ruling earlier in the day.
Trump: Texas Voters Have to Get Rid of Dade Phelan
The interview comes as the former president is poised to win the Texas Republican primary, and the party’s nomination.
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Analysis: Is Phelan Toxic for House Members?
Phelan’s popularity will be tested in 16 districts where he has directly contributed cash to Republican members of the Texas House being challenged in their primaries.
Phelan vs. Abbott: Campaign Contributions Expose Rift Between Governor and Speaker
House Speaker Dade Phelan is sending campaign cash to house members opposed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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.”