It occurred the same week U.S. Border Patrol apprehended a Mexican national attempting to enter Canada in possession of child pornography.
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Election Fraud Enforcement is Top Issue in Criminal Court of Appeals Race
Attorney General Ken Paxton is endorsing against three members who stripped his office’s power to go after election fraud.
Texas GOP Chair: Taxpayers Paying Phelan Triple Market Value in Real Estate Deal
Matt Rinaldi says state agency lease payments appear to be a $268,000 windfall to Phelan’s company.
Pro-Family Brave Books Creates New Children’s Show
The show, called ‘Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk,’ plans to bring American and Biblical values back to children’s shows.
State Lawmaker Works at Lobbying Firm
In August of 2023, Gerdes was hired by Hance Scarborough LLP, a law firm that engages in lobbying, as a “legislative consultant.”
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School Principal Cuts Campaign Ad in Her Office
The Texas Election Code prohibits public employees from using public resources to electioneer.
Dana Myers to Run for Texas GOP Chair
The current vice chair says she will challenge Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi.
Gov. Abbott’s Campaign Treasurer and Texans for Lawsuit Reform Oppose Abbott-Endorsed Candidate
Political giving by a well-connected beer distributor from Houston is raising eyebrows.
Drew Darby Touts Fake Endorsement from Greg Abbott
After Darby voted with Democrats against a school choice proposal, Abbott endorsed against him.
Appeals Court Sides With Taxpayers on Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment
The 7th District Court of Appeals says a 2021 statewide constitutional amendment failed to inform voters of its tax implications.
Texas Officials Slam Biden Administration as Standoff Over Border Security Continues
This comes as 25 states are standing in solidarity with the state of Texas.
Glenn Hegar Stands Out as a Texas Official Not Endorsing Donald Trump
The comptroller was endorsed by Trump in both 2018 and 2022.
Texas Gun Rights Endorses GOP Primary Candidates
Texas Gun Rights is showing support for candidates who emphasize Second Amendment freedom.
Abbott to Biden: Texas Will Secure the Border
Gov. Greg Abbott says the state is taking action because of a failure from the Biden administration.
Texas Will ‘Hold the Line’ On Border Despite Federal Ruling
Texas officials pledge to continue protecting the border after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled federal agents can cut the fencing stopping illegal aliens from entering the state.
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State Law Keeping Sexually Explicit Books Out of Schools Goes Back into Effect
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the previous injunction, allowing the READER Act to take effect once again.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Taxes
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to order a special session on education later this month.
Texas GOP Calls for Legislative Action Over Illegal Alien Settlement
The illegal alien settlement in Liberty County is straining local resources.
Paxton Demands Backpay After Hegar Withheld Salary During Impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says it will “consider all legal avenues to redress this issue.”
Federal Judge Rules University Did Not Violate First Amendment by Canceling Drag Show
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that “The First Amendment does not prevent school officials from restricting ‘vulgar and lewd’ conduct that would ‘undermine the school’s basic education mission.’”
Dan Patrick Offers Inside Look Into Impeachment Trial
Patrick’s behind-the-scenes video features commentary from himself as well as interview with senators who were involved in the trial.
Texas GOP Calls on Dade Phelan to Resign
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Phelan is “undeserving of his leadership position.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton Returns to Work
Paxton said his office has “redoubled our focus” fighting against the Biden administration after “four months of wasteful and destructive political theater.”
ERCOT CEO Gives the Embattled Texas Power Grid An ‘A’ Rating
The power grid broke the record for all-time demand several times this summer.
Inside Look at the Historic Impeachment Trial
State Sen. Bob Hall recounts his thoughts on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial.