Cruz currently leads Democrat challenger Colin Allred by six percentage points.
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ERCOT Weather Watch Released for Upcoming Cold Front
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning Texans about how winter temperatures will affect the power grid.
State Senator Responds to Universities Attempting to Circumvent DEI Law
State Sen. Brandon Creighton says if universities fail to adhere to the new law, the Texas Senate may consider university funding clawbacks.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Effort to Remove Justice Devine from Ballot
Justice John Devine’s opponent alleged that he is deficient in the signatures required to qualify for the ballot.
Gov. Abbott Secures Border Park; Accessible Only to State Officials
Illegal crossers are expected to be arrested for criminal trespass, although some warn without returning them to Mexico this new move by Abbott will accomplish little.
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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.
Texas A&M Names Pro-DEI Obama-Appointee President of the University
Mark Welsh has served as interim president since July and was named the sole finalist for the position in November.
Texas Democrats Renew Challenge to Vote-By-Mail Age Limit
Lawyers from Texas and California petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider forcing states to adopt universal mail-in voting.
Texas Supreme Court Stays Court Decision Allowing Abortion
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court’s ruling allowing a pregnant woman to get an abortion.
Houston Mayoral Victory Marks End of Democrat Chairs in Texas Senate
State Sen. John Whitmire was the last Democrat committee chair in the Senate.
Texas Schools Drop ‘Woke’ Scholastic Book Fairs
New family-friendly alternatives are now available.
Dangerous Ties: Communist China and Texas A&M
The pursuit of global partnerships by Texas universities comes at the expense of national security and the potential dissemination of foreign influence.
Big Win for Galveston County: Court Keeps Redistricting Maps in Place for 2024
Fifth Circuit judges also signaled the county is likely to win its appeal to the full court, which will transform redistricting across Texas.
Texas Republican National Committeewoman Not Seeking Re-election
Toni Anne Dashiell has been a strong supporter of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
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School District Lawyers Ridicule Parents During Texas Bar Conference
“It’s all about protecting the system,” says education attorney and parent advocate Janelle Davis.
State Rep. Frederick Frazier Seeks Re-election Despite Legal Troubles
The McKinney Republican is on leave from the Dallas Police Department while facing felony charges related to his last election.
Abbott Tells Biden ‘See You in Court’ Over Buoy Border Barrier
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Texas over the marine barrier deployed in the Rio Grande.
Rep. Ronny Jackson Calls Paxton Impeachment a ‘Witch Hunt’
Jackson joins U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former president Donald Trump, and the Texas GOP in condemning the impeachment.
Paxton Lawyers Say 3 Democrats Should Be Disqualified From Impeachment Trial for Bias
Sixty-one Democrats and 60 House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton in May.
Pro-casino Lobby Moves Money Through PAC to Support Republican Incumbents
Despite legislation to expand casino gambling failing to pass, the group is continuing to spend campaign cash.
10 Texas Universities Hold ‘Lavender Ceremonies’ for LGBTQ Graduates
Taxpayers are picking up the tab for special graduation ceremonies honoring “queer” and “trans” students.
Texas A&M President Resigns After Public Outcry Over DEI
Katherine Banks has overseen several DEI policies during her tenure, and she recently came under fire for the attempted hiring of a DEI proponent as the university’s journalism director.
Lawsuit Targets Senate’s Gag Rule Ahead of Paxton Impeachment Trial
Additionally, the lawsuit challenges the Senate’s rule barring State Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney), his spouse, from voting on the impeachment.
Texas Agency Refuses to Release Human Trafficking-related Records
TDLR has been delaying Texas Scorecard’s investigation by failing to release records regarding their human trafficking team.