Nearly 73 percent of Republican voters approved a resolution in support of closed primaries during the primary election last month.
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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.
Texas Democrats Call on Colleges to Give Financial Aid to Children of Illegal Aliens
The letter states that the revamped FAFSA application disproportionately harms students with illegal alien parents.
Texas A&M Advancing Race-based Hiring in Schools
The terms “diversity” and “equity” are used repeatedly in a program the Biden administration funded with federal taxpayer monies.
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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.
A Contract with Texas?
Reform-minded conservatives are rumored to be planning a multi-point promise with Texas voters for 2025 session.
Texas Soldier Arrested for Attempted Human Smuggling
The Texas State Guard member, identified as 26-year-old Savion Johnson, was allegedly promised $5,000 to $6,000 to smuggle the illegal alien.
Speaker-hopeful Tom Oliverson Promises to Give Voters Republican Representation
Oliverson said he will end the practice of awarding Democrats powerful committee chairmanships in the Texas House.
UT Austin Closes DEI Office, Diverts Funding to ‘Teaching and Research’
The school also reportedly fired around 60 individuals, many of whom were involved in the DEI bureaucracy.
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SOURCES: Dade Phelan Campaign Recruit Rick Perry Staffers
Former Perry strategist reportedly offered $250,000 plus a “win bonus” to aid Phelan campaign.
Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi Not Seeking Re-election
Rinaldi endorsed former Collin County GOP Chair Abraham George for the position.
House Chairman: Dade Phelan Will Not Return as Speaker
State Rep. J.M. Lozano says the time for Democrat chairs in the Texas House is over.
AG Paxton: Frisco ISD Violated Temporary Restraining Order in Electioneering Case
In late February, Paxton’s office accused Frisco ISD of electioneering.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Colony Ridge For Deceptive Sales Tactics
The lawsuit follows a monthslong investigation by the Office of the Attorney General.
Dade Phelan Races to Raise Money from Austin Establishment
Fundraising invitations offer inisight into who is powering Dade Phelan’s campaign.
Pornhub Disables Access to Site in Texas Following Texas’ New Age-Verification Law
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the state’s age-verification requirements for commercial pornography sites are constitutional.
The Shrinking Dennis Bonnen Coalition is Desperately Clinging to Power
The Austin swamp is working overtime to protect the status quo.
Land Commissioner Buckingham Calls Newly Proposed Illegal Alien Processing Center a ‘Band-Aid’
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has planned to build another facility to house illegal aliens in the Laredo area.
Attorney General Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Local Prosecutors
The new rule is meant to create transparency and promote accountability for district and county attorneys.