The orders mark a sharp shift from the policies of the Biden administration, which largely ignored Texas’ pleas for federal border enforcement.
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Texas House Tackles Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries
It’s the first Republican legislative priority to pass the House this session.
New York Democrat Cites Tony Gonzales While Opposing Border Security Legislation
U.S. Rep. Gonzales has been censured by the Texas GOP for violating party values regarding the border.
Texas House Approves Proposal to Repeal ‘Patchwork’ of Local Ordinances
The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act has been hailed as a legislative model for other states.
Texas House Committee Considers Banning Red-flag Laws
The ban would preemptively forbid the local and federal government from enforcing an extreme risk protective order in Texas.
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Communist China in Texas: Political Infiltration
Our political process itself has been influenced by Beijing for some time.
State Board of Education to Vote on Radical Social Studies Changes for K-8
Activist warns Texas Board of Education is “under siege.”
Abbott Declares Texas Still in ‘State of Disaster’ Due to COVID
Texas’ COVID emergency declaration extended for another 30 days.
Texas Schools Display ‘In God We Trust’ Signs in Classrooms
A new state law requires the posters be displayed if they are donated to the school.
Texas Attorney General Sounds Off on Weaponized Federal Agencies
Chris Salcedo talks with AG Ken Paxton about the federal government’s attack on Americans.
Border County Attorney On Invasion: ‘We need to do something about it—yesterday.’
“The dangers have escalated to a point where we have to recognize that the state of Texas must act to defend itself.”
Texas AG Opinion Authorizes Public Access to ‘Anonymous Voted Ballots’
“This opinion is a very big deal for those who care about election integrity.”
Parents Expose Teachers Asking Students for ‘Preferred Pronouns’
Is radical gender ideology in your kids’ schools?
Majority of Republican Primary Voters Want to Repeal In-state Tuition for Illegal Aliens
“In-state tuition pricing, subsidized by Texas taxpayers, is one of the few privileges afforded to Texas residents attending a state school in Texas.”
Poll: Texas Republicans Want Teachers Held Accountable for Explicit Materials
Over the past year, parents have been fighting the sexualization of children in public schools.
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JD Sheffield Draws Conservative Challenger
While Sheffield is horrendously liberal on fiscal matters, conservatives have been even more frustrated with his stances on protecting life and Texans’ Second Amendment rights.
Abbott Declares Voter ID Fix an Emergency Priority
Should the legislation fail to pass, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has argued that Texas’ voter ID law could be struck down in June.
Hosed by the House
Over the weekend, the leadership of the Texas House of Representatives once again thumbed their noses at taxpayers.
Straus Bets on Weakness from Abbott and Patrick
The Speaker thumbed his nose at both Abbott and Patrick, apparently betting both of them are too weak to defy him.
Pretend Property Tax Reform Bill Passes Texas House
In the end, every lawmaker voted for the watered-down measure, including liberal Democrats.
Mechler Resigns as RPT Chairman
So far, three individuals have surfaced as potential candidates in what is likely to be a heated race to replace him.
Texas Senate Takes Step to Even the Playing Field for Homeschool Students
If families opted to participate, a homeschool student would be allowed to “audition, try-out, and compete for positions and roles in extracurricular activities at their local school.”
Alleged Uresti Co-Conspirator Turns Against Him
Combined, Uresti faces in excess of 200 years in prison.
Byron Cook Defrauded Pastor, Lawsuit Claims
Cook faces a tough reelection and two fraud lawsuits when he returns home after the legislative session.
Records Reveal Straus Lieutenants Ducked Sanctuary Cities Vote
Save for a single sheet of paper from Davis, no lawmaker had any records from a meeting in which they claim to have discussed a 915 page budget.