Cruz currently leads Democrat challenger Colin Allred by six percentage points.
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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.
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Lawmakers Demand Answers After House Paid PR Firm in Paxton Impeachment
The group noted that the majority of the services were provided while a gag order was issued on the House and Senate, or after the trial.
Texas Adopts New School Library Standards to Exclude Sexually Explicit Books
School districts are responsible for ensuring their school libraries implement and adhere to the collection development standards.
US District Judge Upholds Texas’ Ban on TikTok
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman says the ban is constitutional.
Dan Patrick Blasts ‘Casino Commission’ as Vegas Group Makes Land Purchase Near Dallas
Las Vegas Sands, which has pushed heavily for casinos in Texas, has purchased a tract of land outside of Dallas near the site of the former Texas Stadium.
Paxton Impeachment Cost Taxpayers Over $4.3 Million
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the latest report is “just the tip of the iceberg.”
Texas Joins 18 Other States Opposing Proposed Rule Disqualifying Christians from Becoming Foster Parents
The Texas attorney general has signed onto a letter opposing a proposed rule from the Biden administration that would prevent Christians who do not affirm LGBTQ lifestyles from becoming foster parents.
Katrina Pierson to Challenge Justin Holland for Texas House
Holland has drawn the ire of conservatives with a series of high profile votes in contradiction to the party’s priorities this year.
Professors Urge UT President to Support Pro-Palestine Speech
The UT professors echoed the demands of the student-led Palestine Solidarity Committee.
Report: Massive School Spending Increases Accompany Latest School Choice Proposals
A report from the Huffines Liberty Foundation criticizes both plans for putting “billions of taxpayer dollars more into public education than they did into school choice.”
Every School Choice Opponent in Texas House Earns a Primary Challenger
Each of the 21 Republicans who voted against school choice are either leaving the legislature or facing intraparty opposition.
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Texas A&M Offers Pro-LGBTQ Resources With Taxpayer Funds
The university offers resources like a “Q-Closet” and multiple scholarships dedicated to LGBTQ students and their advocates.
Oklahoma Deploys National Guard to Texas-Mexico Border
The deployment follows Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for assistance in handling Biden’s border crisis.
Ken Paxton Files Motion to Dismiss Articles of Impeachment
Paxton’s team argues the articles of impeachment “override the will of the people.”
State Rep. Mark Dorazio Running for Re-election
The Republican is seeking a second term representing Texas House District 122 in San Antonio.
Republican National Committee Race Heats Up
Debbie Georgatos is now running against Randan Steinhauser and incumbent Toni Anne Dashiell for a seat on the RNC.
Texas Lawmakers Call for State to Stop Biden’s Galveston Wind Farm
If the proposed measures are enacted, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham could deny the Biden administration permits to run cables from the wind turbines through Texas-controlled waters.
GOP Primary Heats Up in Texas House District 1
Three Republican candidates are now confirmed in the northeast Texas race, including incumbent VanDeaver.
Fort Worth ISD Parents Upset Over Woke ‘Girls Inc.’ School Program
According to local activists, the program may cost taxpayers thousands of dollars to indoctrinate children with leftist teachings.
‘Triple Take’ Tells True Story Behind ‘Sound of Freedom’
A documentary shows the real events dramatized in the hit film exposing the global child sex trafficking industry.
Abbott Calls for DHS Head’s Impeachment
Earlier this week, the federal government filed a lawsuit against Texas for its newly implemented “marine barriers.”