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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In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
School Choice has played a prominent role in this primary election after the the Texas House killed a proposal last year.
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.
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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.
Texas DPS Charges Over 200 Illegal Aliens for El Paso Border Riot
An El Paso judge previously approved the temporary release of an unspecified number of aliens involved in the incident.
Secretary of State Denies Claims That 1.2 Million Voters Have Registered Without Photo ID This Year
Reports on social media continue to circulate that the Biden administration might be weaponizing Social Security numbers to get illegal aliens out to vote.
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Gov. Abbott Transported 40K Illegal Aliens to New York City Since 2022
Texas’ practice of busing illegal aliens to Democrat-led cities continues.
Dade Phelan Says It’s ‘Not Appropriate’ for Candidates to Announce For Speaker Now
Lawmakers and grassroots activists respond to Phelan’s proclamation that no one can announce for speaker before his own election.
VIDEO: Illegal Border Crossers Rushed Texas National Guard at El Paso
According to video footage of the event, the Texas National Guard had been pushing them back towards Mexico.
Midland ISD Removes Sexually Explicit Library Book From Shelves Following Outcry
A Midland ISD spokesperson also encouraged people to highlight other books they find objectionable.
Texas Sues More Porn Websites for Failing to Verify User Ages
If it is found that they violated the law, the porn providers could be subject to millions of dollars in fines.
Tom Oliverson Decries House ‘Dysfunction’ in Bid for Speakership
Oliverson commits to ending the practice of Democrats serving as committee chairs in the GOP-dominated House
Lt. Gov. Patrick Feeling Good About New Border Security Law Despite Legal ‘Whiplash’
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals moved to place the law on hold again yesterday.
Craig Goldman’s Fundraising for Dade Phelan May Violate Federal Election Law
Goldman, who is in a runoff himself for an open congressional seat, was listed on the host committee for a fundraiser for Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas School Fund Divests $8.5 Billion From BlackRock Over Anti-energy Policies
State Board of Education Chairman Aaron Kinsey said BlackRock was not in compliance with new legislation that prohibits state funds from being given to organizations that boycott energy companies.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Endorses More Candidates Ahead of Runoff Elections
The runoff election is currently scheduled for May 28.